Vulgar

Will Carlson, a young man in his twenties, navigates his challenging life in a rundown part of New Jersey. He works as a birthday party clown, using this job to pay for his abusive mother's nursing home and his own modest room.

Despite his difficult circumstances, Will finds fleeting joy in entertaining children at birthday parties. This joy starkly contrasts with the disdain and cruelty he faces from adults in his life, as well as the dire state of his neighborhood.

Desperate for financial stability, Will decides to transform his clowning act by offering a bachelor party service. He cleverly combines his clown persona with lingerie, branding himself as Vulgar the Clown, much to the amusement of his friend Syd.

Will's first gig as Vulgar the Clown takes a dire turn at a bachelor party in a nearby motel. Upon arrival, he is violently assaulted by Ed and his sons, who humiliate him while recording their actions.

After the horrific incident, Will grapples with intense feelings of trauma and despair. He battles depression while attempting to conceal the event from his friend Syd, fearing he won't be believed.

Will reluctantly attends a child's birthday party, where he discovers a hostage situation with a desperate father. Overcome with suicidal thoughts, he pushes through police lines, risking everything to save the child.

Will's brave intervention during the hostage crisis is captured on film, leading him to be hailed as 'the hero clown' in the media. This newfound recognition revitalizes his spirit and lifts him from his depressive state.

Following his heroic act, a local television producer approaches Will with an offer to host his own show. This opportunity allows him to move to a better neighborhood, finally giving him a taste of success.

Peace is short-lived as Ed and his sons resurface, using a videotape of Will's earlier assault to extort money from him. The looming threat compels Will to consider desperate measures to protect himself.

In a state of fear and desperation, Will agrees to meet Ed and his sons for another performance, while secretly plotting his revenge with Syd. Syd supplies Will with weapons from a local dealer to even the odds.

The confrontation escalates violently, filled with fear and chaos as Will falters at the moment of reckoning. An unintended shooting leaves one of Ed's sons injured, and further chaos erupts with an unexpected gunfight.

As the battle unfolds, Ed suffers a heart attack while attempting to flee, escaping the violent situation that ensued. Will, feeling relief and liberation, takes advantage of the chaos to reclaim the tape of his earlier humiliation.

With the incriminating tape destroyed and his past traumas dealt with, Will reestablishes himself in the children's entertainment world. He returns to his beloved television show, ready to spread joy anew.

Empowered by his experiences, Will continues to embrace his role as a beloved children's entertainer. His journey from despair to heroism fuels his work, as he now carries a clearer conscience and a deeper commitment to making children happy.