The movie “Big Top Evil” is a horror film released in 2019. It is a story about five young people who, during a road trip to the infamous ‘mangrove slasher’ site, end up being chased by creepy, cannibal clowns. The movie was directed by Sean Haitz and Chris Potter, who also played major roles in the film alongside Bill Moseley and Austin Judd.
Where it Filmed?
The filming location of “Big Top Evil” was in Sarasota, Florida, USA. The filming was done between October 10, 2017, and July 7, 2018. The film is known for its use of local circus connections in Sarasota and for shooting some scenes in the Big Top after the circus show.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Sean Haitz | Jay / cannibal Clown |
| Bill Moseley | Mr. Kharver |
| J. LaRose | Roadside Jack |
| Jisaura Cardinale | Casey |
| Grace Haitz | Kate |
| Taryn K. Bechard | Moe’s Tows Employee #2 |
| Brooke Bolte | Scabs |
| Patti Bretzman | Lesser Clown |
| Sharon Carole | Lesser Clown |
| Barbara Christian-Hart | Bus Stop Lady |
| Miles Christian-Hart | Shredder |
| Chanté Demoustes | Veronica |
| John Duggan | Doctor |
| Cameron S. Farmer | Cannibal Clown 1 |
| Morgan Ferreira | Donny |
| Sean Fetterman | Bozer |
| Sendy Folloni | Lesser Clown |
| Keith Fouche | Lesser Clown |
| Shawn Genther | Lesser Clown / Drunk |
| Rick Gomis | Dude #1 |
| Vince Gomis | Dude #2 |
| Natalie Grist | Fire breather / girl in trunk |
| Rick Haitz | Groundskeeper |
| Cameron Hall | Scott |
| Erin Hood | Store Customer |
| Sarah Huffine | Intro Victim |
| Paul Hyson | Chatty Guy |
| David Ingram | Lesser Clown |
| Aline Jarz | Lesser Clown |
| Blind Jim | Pianist / Lesser Clown |
| Lew Kirk | Metalsmith / Deputy |
| Coco Kramer | Circus Clown |
| Elaine Kramer | Contortionist |
| Facundo Kramer | Circus Performer |
| Mark Manning | Boss |
| William Massie | Tow Truck Driver |
| Kalvin McClure | News Reporter |
| Martin William McPherson | Billy Boy |
| Sic Mic | Lesser Clown |
| Diamond Mike | Skid |
| Anthony Mikesell | Pig Farmer |
| Scott Morison | Ringmaster |
| Chris Potter | Trevor / Lesser Clown |
| Walter Price | Townsperson / Clown |
| Greg Reynolds | Knife Face / Lesser Clown |
| Jennifer Sabin | Opera Singer |
| Mis Sadistic | Creature / Lesser Clown |
| Ashwort Silvart | Lesser Clown |
| Kirsten Sponseller | Nurse |
| Stevie Stafford | Lesser Clown |
| Donnie Stegall | Shopkeeper |
| Rick Svec | Mangrove Slasher / Hillbilly Clown |
| David Vega | Bellevue Bob / Lesser Clown |
| Alex Wallenda | Circus Performer |
| Aurelia Wallenda | Circus Performer |
| Steve Warren | Lesser Clown |
| Paul Welch | Sgt. Psycho |
| Marcello Zorzan | Lesser Clown |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie managed to stay within a very limited budget, with at least half of it going to a cameo appearance by Bill Moseley.
- The filmmakers utilized local circus connections in Sarasota, Florida, shooting in the Big Top after the shows.
- Friends and family helped out in various ways on set, helping the filmmakers work with their budget.
- The movie is referenced in “Killer Klowns From Outer Space” (2020).
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Sarasota, Florida, USA
- Latitude: 27.336465
- Longitude: -82.5310117
- Place ID: ChIJK8KyneY3w4gR2RVXHR00NeM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Sarasota, FL, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
