Killjoy

Killjoy

Year: 2000

Runtime: 89 mins

Language: English

Director: Craig Ross Jr.

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In a decaying inner‑city neighborhood, a terrifying clown known as Killjoy begins murdering criminals. The mysterious figure may be a ruthless vigilante or something far more sinister. When high‑school student Jada learns of his crusade, she is forced to confront the menacing killer clown herself.

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1

Killjoy summoned through a blood pact

A man who called forth Killjoy performs a blood pact, forging three underlings: Punchy, Freakshow, and Batty Boop. The summoner refuses to name a victim, dooming the plan to proceed in the shadows. Killjoy and his cohorts vanish back to their own world, biding their time.

Opening night Summoner's dwelling
2

Sandie and friends arrive at the professor's house and discover the sack

Sandie and her friends guard the professor's house while he is away. A sack is left on the doorstep, and they resist opening it at first. Curiosity wins, and they bring it inside, then mount an ornate mirror on the wall.

Evening, early in the story Professor's house
3

Zilla is pulled into Killjoy's realm and fights Punchy

Zilla examines the mirror and is pulled into Killjoy's realm alone. A brutal boxing match against Punchy ensues, pushing him toward the edge of death. The group later finds his body in the real world and begins reviving him.

Night, after discovery Killjoy's realm
4

Zilla's revival and barrier around the house

Sandie and others revive Zilla's consciousness and remove him from the demonic encounter enough to return. A barrier materializes around the house, sealing the students inside and severing contact with the outside world.

Following the fight Professor's house / near the mirror
5

Erica becomes the next victim and Killjoy speaks through the mirror

Erica falls under the mirror's pull as Killjoy makes his presence felt, speaking to the trio through the glass. He invites them to join a grisly feast and outlines his plan to dine on Erica. The professor who summoned Killjoy returns home to witness the nightmare.

Approaching dinner Through the mirror
6

The group is drawn through the mirror into Killjoy's world

The group is drawn through the mirror and enters Killjoy's realm. Each member confronts a different demon in this other world. The staged horrors escalate the stakes for survival.

Midpoint Killjoy's realm
7

Zilla convinces Punchy to resist Killjoy

In Killjoy's realm, Zilla persuades Punchy not to become Killjoy's slave, attempting to break the clown's hold. The act sows constraints on Killjoy's control and shifts the dynamics among the underlings.

Mid-progression Killjoy's realm
8

Professor escapes Freakshow and Rojer falls for Batty Boop

The professor escapes from Freakshow, seeking a way out of the traps. Meanwhile, Rojer is seduced by Batty Boop, risking his safety and allegiance.

Mid-conflict Killjoy's realm
9

Sandie stalls Killjoy as Batty Boop confronts him

Sandie keeps Killjoy's attention long enough for Batty Boop to provoke him with jealousy. Killjoy retaliates and soon kills Batty Boop, removing one threat.

Climax leading to dinner Killjoy's realm
10

Erica is killed during the dinner scene

The dinner scene ends in tragedy as the group fails to save Erica, who is torn apart on a gleaming silver platter. The horrific moment underscores Killjoy's power inside his realm. The group mourns and braces for the final showdown.

Climax Killjoy's realm
11

Professor's counter-ritual and Killjoy's origin revealed

The professor attempts to neutralize Killjoy by reciting his original name, revealing himself as the father of Michael, whose soul Killjoy exploited before destroying him. Killjoy's response shows that souls he consumes become part of him.

Final ritual Killjoy's realm
12

Michael's spirit appears to aid his father

Michael's spirit materializes to comfort his father as Killjoy's advantage wavers. The moment exposes deep past and motive behind Killjoy's manifestations.

During final confrontation Killjoy's realm
13

Killjoy kills the professor with a giant mallet

With his father momentarily unguarded, Killjoy kills the professor using a giant mallet, sealing his doom. The sacrifice underscores the depth of Killjoy's threat.

Final blow Killjoy's realm
14

Sandie and Zilla escape as Killjoy is defeated

Sandie and Zilla, the last two survivors, try to laugh through the terror to drown out the clown. Zilla is slain by Killjoy's taunts, but Sandie manages to keep him occupied long enough to slip back through the mirror into her world.

Endgame Mirror world / real-world boundary
15

Sandie returns to a hospital, insane laughter

Back in the real world, Sandie is committed to a mental institution, still laughing uncontrollably and suspected of murdering her friends and the professor. The outcome leaves her fate tragically ambiguous.

Aftermath Real-world hospital

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