Content & Trigger Warnings for Shakes the Clown (1991)
4 content warnings identified for this movie.
Quick Summary
Yes, Shakes the Clown (1991) contains 4 content warnings : Clowns, Alcohol abuse (depicted), Drug use (depicted), Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse.
The most severe warnings are for Clowns (severity 5/5), Alcohol abuse (depicted) (severity 4/5).
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phobias & Sensory | |||
| Clowns | 5/5 | Depicted | Entire film revolves around clowns and clown culture |
| Substance Use | |||
| Alcohol abuse (depicted) | 4/5 | Depicted | Alcoholism is central to the plot; protagonist is a constantly drunk clown |
| Drug use (depicted) | 3/5 | Depicted | Drug use depicted among characters in the clown community |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse | 2/5 | Depicted | Brief scenes of domestic conflict and physical altercations |
Phobias & Sensory
Substance Use
4/5Depicted
Alcoholism is central to the plot; protagonist is a constantly drunk clown
Violence & Physical Harm
2/5Depicted
Brief scenes of domestic conflict and physical altercations
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