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Creepy Clowns: The Horror Behind the Laughter
Season 5
Episode 14
When did clowns—the characters who filled our childhoods with juggling and balloons—become so creepy? For centuries, clowns have worn two faces: as irreverent entertainers, and tricksters who could break social norms. So when stories of scary clowns pop up all over popular culture, it's a sign that we're wondering who clowns really are behind the costume. Do they want to make us laugh? Or scream?

10:09
King Kong and how his long-lived story has changed to reflect our society’s complex social issues.

11:16
Ever felt like a place seems real yet oddly unsettling?

11:15
The Pacific Northwest's enigmatic waters are home to an elusive sea serpent of legend: Cadborosaurus

9:06
In this episode, we explore the complicated legacy of the monumental 1933 film, King Kong.

9:12
There’s something deeper to this fantastically monstrous story!

11:25
Meet Kappa, a Japanese water yokai that's obsessed with butts.

12:08
Is Bigfoot a benevolent beast or bloodthirsty killer? Depends on who you ask, and when!

10:58
What grim skeletal equine monster roams the villages of Wales under the cover of night?

12:18
Why do kids and teens love to scare each other so much at sleepovers?

13:50
Since the start of recorded history, there has always been something creepy about dolls.

12:30
The SCP Foundation is wiki-powered, crowd-sourced folklore at its finest!

12:08
Is Bigfoot a benevolent beast or bloodthirsty killer? Depends on who you ask, and when!