Jingles the Clown

Jingles the Clown

Year: 2009

Runtime: 83 mins

Language: English

Director: Tommy Brunswick

Horror

Angela Nelson returns to the home where she saw her family murdered by the infamous killer clown, Mr. Jingles. She brings a team of paranormal investigators to debunk the legend that his restless spirit haunts the property, but the night quickly proves them disastrously mistaken as the malevolent presence reveals itself.

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Location

Jingles estate, Nelson family home, Haunted Maniacs studio

Jingles estate is the main setting, a sprawling mansion with a chilling history. It houses the killer's dark rituals and severed memories of the Nelson family tragedy. The Haunted Maniacs studio is set to film on the estate, turning the haunting into a live production site. The Nelson family home, tied to the events of Angela's past, provides the chilling backstory that haunts every scene.

🏚️ Haunted mansion 🎬 TV studio 🕯️ Supernatural locale

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Main Characters – Jingles the Clown (2009)

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Mr. Jingles (John Anton)

A sadistic clown serial killer who abducts a family and brutalizes them on the estate. He wields occult power drawn from his victims and appears unstoppable while on his property. He uses theatrical showmanship to manipulate Angela and others.

🔪 Serial killer 🤡 Clown 🧿 Occult power

Tom Reeser (James Arthur Lewis)

A victim who meets a brutal end during Jingles's original massacre. His death underscores the killer's reach and the lurid history of the estate.

🔪 Victim 🕯️ Tragedy

Miranda (Virginia Bryant)

Producer of Haunted Maniacs who acquires Jingles's estate to film the pilot. She becomes entangled in the killer's power and the estate's dark past.

🎬 Producer 🪄 Occult Interest

J.B. (Tevis R. Marcum)

Crew member of Haunted Maniacs, part of the production team who investigates the estate and warns others. He meets a brutal fate at the hands of Jingles.

🎭 Crew member 🕯️ Danger

Angela Nelson (April Canning)

Nine-year-old survivor at the center of the tragedy; she carries the weight of the past and is key to the plan to confront the conduit powering Jingles.

👧 Survivor 🧬 Family secrets

Sam (Marisa Ruby)

Haunted Maniacs crew member who dies during the assault, attempting to help others and push the group toward escape.

🗡️ Victim 🧭 Courage

Mia

Crew member who teams with Angela and J.B. to explore the mansion, later caught in the danger unleashed by Jingles.

🎭 Crew member 🕯️ Danger

Marco

The medium who senses supernatural danger and warns the group; he is ultimately overwhelmed by Jingles.

🔮 Medium 🧭 Warning

Guy

The psychic who isolates himself to smoke and is killed by Jingles, adding to the crew's peril.

🔮 Psychic 🕯️ Danger

David

Caretaker who provides background on the missing couple and guides the crew around the estate before falling victim to the killer's attacks.

👷 Caretaker 🕯️ Mystery

Jimmy

Ally of David who helps reach out to authorities; participates in the attempted escape and survival effort.

🧭 Ally 🗡️ Danger

Amy

Ghost of Angela's sister who manifests to explain Jingles's power and the fate of the victims; her history is tied to the occult ritual.

👻 Ghost 🕯️ Spectral

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Major Themes – Jingles the Clown (2009)

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🔮 Occult Power

Jingles draws his strength from draining the souls of his victims, channeled through a hidden conduit on the estate. The ritualistic atmosphere and cross imagery suggest the power is rooted in occult forces rather than mere physical prowess. This supernatural tether makes him seem nearly unstoppable as long as he remains on his property. The attempt to destroy the conduit becomes the crucial turning point for the survivors.

💔 Trauma & Legacy

The narrative foregrounds the Nelson family massacre's impact on Angela and the survivors. Ghosts and memories, including Amy's spirit, surface to reveal how trauma shapes present actions and fear. The revelation of a forbidden lineage behind Jingles's power underscores themes of inherited guilt.

🛡️ Survival & Courage

Angela, Miranda, and the Haunted Maniacs crew mount a desperate escape and stand against the killer's traps. The group must navigate danger—from mutilated remains to occult snares—through teamwork and quick thinking. Each character's courage contrasts with Jingles's merciless ruthlessness.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 17:28

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