Vertigo Releasing brings the chaos and hilarity of George Kane’s upcoming film, Apocalypse Clown, to UK cinemas on September 1st. This highly anticipated clown comedy has already garnered significant attention with its sold-out world premiere at the Galway Film Fleadh and its North American premiere at the Fantasia International Film Festival in Quebec.
Apocalypse Clown takes viewers on a riotous journey through a post-apocalyptic world. Set against the backdrop of a mysterious solar event that throws society into disarray, a troupe of failed clowns and a determined reporter embark on a chaotic adventure of self-discovery. Prepare to laugh out loud as this unique and absurd tale unfolds on the big screen.
The film is helmed by the talented director George Kane, known for his BAFTA-nominated work on ‘Crashing’ and Disney’s ‘Wedding Season.’ The screenplay was written by the creative minds of Shane O’Brien, James Walmsley, and Demian Fox, who are part of the acclaimed Irish comedy group Dead Cat Bounce.
Apocalypse Clown boasts an ensemble cast that guarantees side-splitting performances. Comedic talents such as David Earl (‘Brian & Charles,’ ‘After Life’), Natalie Palamides (‘Nate — A One Man Show’), Amy De Bhrún (‘The Bachelor Weekend’), Fionn Foley (‘Dublin Oldschool’), Tadhg Murphy (‘Brassic’), and Ivan Kaye (‘Gunpowder Milkshake’) come together to bring these delightfully twisted clowns to life.
Director George Kane expressed his excitement about the film’s release, saying, “As a fan, I miss the days of the out-there, joke-packed big-screen comedy, and Apocalypse Clown is ruthlessly devoted to making audiences laugh. It’s blessed with a wonderful cast who fully committed to bringing these loveably twisted weirdos to life, and it demands to be seen with a crowd. It’s unhinged, unpredictable, and if it’s not the greatest dystopian Irish clown comedy ever made, it’s definitely Top 5.”
Apocalypse Clown is a product of the collaboration between Fastnet Films (known for ‘Black47’ and ‘What If’), Namesake Films, and uMedia. The film was produced by Morgan Bushe and James Dean, while Ed Caffrey and Rupert Preston of Vertigo Releasing, Patrick O’Neill of Wildcard, Celine Haddad of Screen Ireland, and John Gleeson and Oisín O’Neill of BCP Asset Management serve as executive producers.
