Sadly, the puppet had suffered damage over the years, sporting a crack on its face and missing ... a bl**dy great big clown has come on the telly." A third quipped: "The evil clown will rock ...

funny faces, goofy laughs - clowns, in many forms, have been a source of entertainment for centuries. So when did they get so spooky? Cinematic clowns have a reputation for being scary ...