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I first saw this in 2008 on a dvd which I own.

I remember the dvd seller guy persuading me to buy it n describing how scary n gory the movie is.

Revisited it recently but on a fast forwarding mode.

Apart from the gore there is nothing redeeming about this low budget movie.

There is absolutely no tension n the scare is zero. Plus there is zero nudity.

I found the chase sequence involving the dwarf very funny.

At times the movie gets very very monotonous n tedious.

Some of the scenes are shot in too much darkness n the grindhouse/grainy look doesn't help at all.

This doesn't need a sequel or a prequel.

This is a pretty average horror/slasher movie. I grant the makers they squeezed in a lot of kills and especially fans of decapitations and guts will like it. The movie is about a serial killer in a clowns outfit who slashes people by the dozen with his hack-axe. Two detectives are on the hunt for the "teardrop killer" who leaves bloody tears behind on the murder scenes and got a back story they slowly unfold. Its like two plots running along each other... Clown slashes people with some entertaining ideas (liked the wheelchair down the stairs shot) and the detectives uncover the story with real bad acting. Basically the movie should have concentrated on the gore because this is where its strong side lies... the acting is real bad, the music is annoying (always the same hardcore techno over the kills and one music sounds a lot like being taken directly out of Hellraiser). The pseudo plot will bore the gore hounds to death and especially fails of bad acting and inconsistency. "100 tears" is rather for the trash/splatter fans but I guess because the director couldn't decide which way to go this one will soon be forgotten. And BTW... the closing scene sucks and like in many movies made me think they didn't know how to get out of their scripts mess.

This film is like wine, it is an acquired taste. Whilst some people may like it, others may not.

This film is also not meant for the broad public. It is targeted. In my opinion, only those who like gore/slasher flicks would like this film. Others,, don't even bother.

I am not terribly enthusiastic about gore/slasher flicks, I didn't like this film that much. Plus the progress is rather slow and it got me restless halfway through the film.

Again, as I said, only watch this if your a die-hard, super fan of this kind of genre. Otherwise, find other films instead.

"100 Tears" is a suitably dingy and sickening slasher flick, which at an estimated budget of about $75k, is at least a wonder of frugality.

Yes, $75,000 can pay for gallons of blood, viscera, and artificial limbs.

What money cannot buy, however, is a decent story, something you either have or you don't. Or characters. Or perhaps, even cohesive direction, which may be an innate gift some have and some don't.

The story - not that anyone cares about story in a movie like this - is about a serial killer clown and two obnoxious reporters, one of whom looks like Alex Jones, who track him down where the police have failed because they know how to use a computer and the police don't.

The introduction of the clown, shockingly violent though it may be, is handled so witlessly by the filmmaker that it is hopelessly undercut. We see one of the reporters looking at a computer screen and talking about a serial killer on the loose, and then the movie cuts straight to a series of brutal killings by our Bozo. The way this is shot makes it look like the reporter is watching the killings unfold on the computer monitor. They aren't. Some fairly cursory editing could have achieved the effect of having us realise we are witnessing the murders the reporter is describing. This would have provided a sense of mounting dread as we are let into information the reporter doesn't know, and we know they probably wouldn't try to chase up the story if they know what we now know. Get it?

Instead of quick cutting from the description of the acts to the violent crimes, as the filmmakers obviously should have done, we get a lengthy scene introducing 'characters' who exist only so that they can be killed, and their introduction grinding the film to a halt - a halt it finally comes to at around one hour into the proceedings, where I was so bored I mostly stopped paying attention.

I have put more effort into writing this review than the screenwriters did in writing the movie. But, yes, they really went to town on the gore. One early scene shows a person's head split multiple times by Bozo's big meat cleaver, until the head looks like a pinecone. If you're after sickening, over-the-top gore produced on a microbudget, I guess you already know where to look. Just don't expect anything else.

I would like to add, however, that the bad-guy, Gurdy the Clown, is actually scary. Much more so than almost any other slasher villain in any movie made for over one hundred times the budget that this one was made for.

This movie may be a far cry from great, but it is certainly not terrible. I found the acting to be rather mediocre and the plot line to be almost non-existent, but this movie gets an A+ for blood and gore. I counted ten gruesome deaths in just fifteen minutes! This movie is really only for people who are die-hard slasher fans and are looking for a brutal gore fest from start to finish. I've hated a lot of clown horror films lately, but this is not that bad. I agree that it looks much more home made than professional, but to me that just makes the experience even more disturbing. I would recommend this to those few horror movie lovers who can appreciate excessive blood and nothing more.

this movie is just another movie in the list of The Worst films I Have Ever Seen . this movie really Sucks , when i got this movie it just took 15 minutes To Decide To delete it, I just Couldn't Continue watching This film

it tells the story of a serial killer who undercover in a clown dress ,and Two journalists are on the trail of him, all over the movie he Just killing people .

In This Movie The Killer nearly killed about 70 people like he plays,

So Much Fake Killing with more blood & puppets With No Real thing To Watch this film has no good story , no good acting , no good directing no good at all it is just the music worth listing

Seriously What Encouraged Me To Get This Movie Is That It Has NC-17 Rating For extreme horror violence I was Curious A Bout It That It May Be A good One But It Was Awful.

For a personal standpoint, I've personally heard about this film multiple, multiple times - Hearing mixed reviews, mostly either saying this film is just flat out awful, or that this movie is actually decent. The film overall just follows two journalists who're after a story that'll succeed heavily for them. They end up following the story of the alleged "Teardrop killer" or in this case the antagonized clown killer we also follow. From there on out, both Mark and Jen find out more and more of this clown. Firstly, this film took the interesting approach of a story; This film however prevailed that to be a bit pointless. This story isn't the worst possible one out there, but for the most part it's showcasing cliché aspects. There's been countless films about detectives following cases leading to more than they bargained for, this time, now, we have a gore-hound film following such. The journalist characters we follow aren't the worst pair, it could be much, much worse. I found Mark to be a likable, goofy guy - though at times he turns a performance of being funny at either the most ineffective times, if not, it's just ineffective in general. Admittedly however there are times he lightens the mood, or simply prevails. Jen is a typical bad-ass, independent - like chick who's so involved in her work to where she leads some of the stupidest decisions - Once again seen plentiful times. The acting in this film, for a considerable "micro- budget" horror flick? It is what it is, there are some really low points throughout I feel, especially through the detectives; However that's what's to be expected through these fun little films, know what you're getting into. The gore in this movie is the absolute lead, however. It's a decent display of absolute carnage through random characters; Literally. This film throws the most random, unnecessary display of people who're there just for the sake of dying. There'll be parts of the film you see quite literally a minute to two of a random person getting slaughtered, said random person literally has no point of being there, was never mentioned, and shall never be seen again. For what's displayed, the kills weren't the most creative; Though that wouldn't be fair at all, judging by the fact we have a clown with a novelty-sized cleaver. As the body count rises, the deaths grow less, and less intriguing, I feel. However the film takes that and flips it completely around through the closing run-time, delivering the concluding intriguing, back to unique-like kills. The pacing of the film is another displayed topic that gets flipped - The beginning of the film paced decently, around the middle to closing thirty minutes it grows slower, and slower, focusing more upon the story, of which, as said, feels overly-done and clichéd. However around the end we get a more quicker, perhaps even rushed feel; The ending feels rushed compared to the rest of the movie. There are a few ordeals that happen that just happened for the sake of the viewer to be pulled back in for a split second, it felt.

In conclusion, the hype. Is it all there? Is this the goriest, most disgusting NC-17 film? No. I've seen another film by the title "Sweatshop" (2011) that, to me, proved more effective. This film follows like it - Clichéd, pointless plot that is there just for the excuse of killing masses. 100 Tears follows closely, however took the unique - like approach of delivering a story; As said many times said story is clichéd, and really does nothing for me personally. Fumbled dialog, acting flaws to a minor degree, all masked by a clown with a story .. and a massive cleaver. Would I recommend watching this film? Despite this review sounding as if I'm hating on it - I don't. I WOULD however watching this film. On an overall spectrum view of this film, the hype is a letdown. On a spectrum view upon a gore-hound, this film delivered. If you're looking for carnage, 100 tears delivers. If you're looking for minor - slight comedy? 100 tears delivers. However if you're looking for something totally new? You won't find it here.

Two writers for a tabloid rag decide to take it upon themselves to do an expose on a series of homicides committed by a killer clown. The first time we see this maniac he's dispatching the numerous residents/staff of some halfway house with ease. The two aforementioned writers get wind of this and decide to go see the aftermath for themselves. Needless to say Mr. Clown isn't happy about this.

The story itself is serviceable enough, nothing spectacular in the least, but it's not the main reason to watch this flick anyway as it takes a backseat to the gore. And i mean gore with a capital G. This movie is brimming with the stuff and all of it looks pretty damn good given the budget the film had. The characters weren't too fleshed out, but whatever, it's good enough for a gorehound to pass the time away when one has nothing better to do.

My Grade: C+

DVD Extras: Audio commentary with Director Marcus Koch & Writer Joe Davison; 20 minute Behind-the-scenes featurette; 23 minute Making-of; 15 deleted scenes; an alternative ending; 5 minutes of Outtakes; and trailers for "The Gamers: Dorkness Rising", "The Suicide Notes" & "Dead Moon Rising"

A huge creepy looking clown Gurdy walks through a halfway house and systematically slaughters at least a dozen people with meatcleaver.The gore flows freely in the first 15 minutes.Two reporters Mark and Jennifer are investigating the legendary 'Teardrop Killer',who's been butchering unsuspecting groups of victims for 20 plus years."100 Tears" is among the goriest indie slasher movies I have ever seen.I must say that the bodycount is truly high and the killings are over-the-top including several juicy decapitations and dismemberments.The techno score is annoying,the acting is mediocre and the climax is abrupt,but if you enjoy drowning in the sea of blood and guts "100 Tears" can't be missed.7 out of 10.

I heard the clown in this movie is like Art The Clown's uncle I don't know about all that but it definitely delivers on the blood and gore One big difference between Art and Unc (Keep in mind I'm specifically referring to the first Terrifier NOT Terrifier 2) They do attempt a bit of a story with two down on their luck reporters looking for a big story But that part of the movie feels like a afterthought I'm probably being way more generous with my rankings than I should be But sometimes I need a unapologetic balls to the wall slasher and I don't need a explanation as to why this is happening and this movie delivers for me.

Like another reviewer pointed out, this style of splatter probably has its roots in Germany, with directors like Andreas Schnaas, Olaf Ittenbach and Timo Rose. Both when it comes to the style of the gore and the way of making a script I would say. The gore is great and they have really tried making a serious plot, but ended up with a plot that is very unrealistic, and to say it plainly, stupid.

Let me explain by giving you the basics of the story. It is about two tabloid journalists writing an article about serial killers and trying to track down a serial killer wearing clown make up. So far it sounds OK, right? But the thing is the clown has killed over 160 people over a period of over 20 years, he has done nothing to cover his tracks and it takes the journalists a couple of days to figure out that the killings has always occurred in the vicinity of a circus. By some really lousy detective work they manage to track down the killer in a week or so, which the FBI has tried for 20 years!

I would compare this movie to Brian Paulins films, which also are German-style American splatter. They suffer from the same faults of bad story and bad acting, but makes up for it when it comes to the gore. And really, that is what is important here, right? I mean, sure I can enjoy deep relational dramas or clever social commentary, but when I watch a movie like 100 tears, I expect decapitation, torture, blood and guts. Watching a movie like this one for the story would make as much sense as watching a porno for the story. And the gore is great. Loads of blood and intestines throughout the whole movie. And the fx are good too for a low budget movie. But it becomes a little monotonous as the killer almost always uses the huge meat cleaver or whatever the weapon is supposed to be.

Also, the soundtrack is most of the times pretty good. The soundtrack includes weird but good music by The voodoo organist and Voltaire, which I would not be able to define the genre of and a dark hardcore song, which also is good. One complaint here is that the movie could have used some more songs, instead of re-using the same over and over again. So, monotony is sadly something that spoils the good parts of this movie a little on several levels. But not that much. When it comes to the soundtrack it's really a very minor complaint.

Well, that's my take on it. Turn off your brain for a while and enjoy the gore. And if that isn't your cup of blood, stay away from this one.

This slasher clown flick isn't TOO bad. The acting is hit or miss...mostly miss. The film delivers a LOT of gore,and pulls it off pretty well. This movie is NOWHERE NEAR as good as TERRIFIER,but it's still kinda enjoyable for what it is. Some of the practical effects are GOOD...some are pretty BAD...but for the I'm assuming low budget,they did a good job. If you are looking for a no brainer slasher flick,this should do just fine. There are way BETTER slasher flicks out there...and there are way WORSE. There are a couple of moments that drag,and I think they could have shaved off a few minutes,but the run time is OK I guess. So...long story short...I'll recommend this movie...but just barely. Oh HECK...just go watch it.

Toodles.

Attention all splatter enthusiasts, thy day of deliverance is at hand! Gurdy the clown (Jack Amos) has arisen to cause enough bloody mayhem to drown you! 100 TEARS is the tale of Gurdy and his gore-drenched trail of vengeance against... well, everyone! The opening scene alone is worth its weight in entrails!

TEARS also stars Raine Brown, who redeems herself for having been in the impossibly inept floater known as WOODS OF EVIL. Here, she shines with maniacal glee, giving an utterly insane performance!

So, if your tastes run toward the ultra-gory / funny, and eeevil, homicidal clowns are your delight, then look no further than this micro-budgeted bloodbath!...

This movie Is in some words,a only scene of splatter. A bad villain,bad cinematigrafy,and no good characters. For the budget,the special effects are nice,but not at all. Watch it on chili for free,and i think why Is free.

As a big horror fan, I am rather fascinated with gore and guts, etc, but for starters, this film is over the line in the aspect of blood and exposure of the human parts, in which A LOT of people find unsettling, and if worse, nauseating.

The sad part about this film really, is that, it doesn't really achieve anything; absolutely nothing. The only thing it achieves, if I can even give it this, is the amount of gore produced. The story is lame, hence dumb and stupid, because the motive behind the killers' action is not clarified well and properly.

I feel like this film is just a knock-off film for anyone to view when they're bored since an actual good horror film would build up the suspense block by block, and actually explain the motives and entire backstory more coherently, in which the audience are pulled in by, whereas 100 Tears fails this awfully. To be honest, the guts and gore do not surprise me; it's America, right?

Hope you enjoyed my review, and I'm sorry for being rather harsh on the film, but its simply the factor that this film really doesn't achieve anything and its made for fun.

Ultra gory but daft killer clown movie. Very messy and not just the blood and guts but also the story, script and the dialog. I can't really find much merit contained in this circus slasher, though can understand some appreciation if just looking at the special effects, in the many kill scenes. I just found it a tad tiresome.

Well, even though this movie wasn't good. Then again i wasn't expecting much since it was from the director of American Guinea Pig 2. This did have a few positives:

• The music, the bass-rave song was awesome, since i like that kind of Thunderdrome music.

• The gore effects are for the most part really well made.

• And the idea of a clown chick and a clown (Harley and Joker) together in horror is really awesome.

Now the negatives: The acting is for the most part not the best, and the plot barely exists. None of these people have any depth and I think this movie would of been much better if the main story did not exist; the two reporters trying to capture the clown, yeah that was terrible, also the ending sucked. Why did she killed the clown?, and how did the reporter ran over her, is just lazy writing.

Well this is for the people that liked stupid slasher films like Terrifier (which i actually sort of enjoyed), Friday the 13th, The Collector, Camp Blood, and Wrong Turn. If you are one of those people, rock on you'll probably like this. As for me, i liked the idea, but the movie it's self no.

The man that made this, and Guinea Pig American 2: You know how to make GORE, that's top notch. Can you PLEASE find somebody to write you a good plot, script, and indepth characters? That's what this movie is missing!

Of course I had never heard about the 2007 horror movie titled "100 Tears" from writer Joe Davison and director Marcus Koch. But as I happened to stumble upon it by random luck here in 2024, of course I opted to check it out, as it was a horror movie that I hadn't already seen.

There wasn't much of any grand storyline here. Writer Joe Davidson had put together a very, very simplistic and straightforward slasher flick script for director Marcus Koch to bring to the screen. Essentially, all you do here is sit back and watch the slaying of amateurish acting performances.

Needless to say that I wasn't familiar with a single actor or actress on the cast list. But I can, in all honesty, say that I wasn't particularly impressed with the acting performances I saw on the screen. Granted, I've seen worse acting performances in other movies, but you're not in for a grand spectacle of acting performances should you opt to sit down and watch "100 Tears".

Something that helped to keep the movie somewhat afloat and somewhat bearable to watch, was the violence and bloodshed throughout the course of the movie.

"100 Tears" is an amateurish movie, no doubt about that. And that sort of makes it a bit difficult to sit through it.

This is definitely not a movie that I would recommend horror fans to rush out and get to watch. It was, in fact, a rather forgettable and bland viewing experience. And I bet that come tomorrow I will have forgotten about this movie.

My rating of "100 Tears" lands on a very generous three out of ten stars. And that is based mostly on the fact that the people behind this movie had the heart and spirit in the right place, but not the budget. And also because of the blood and mayhem in the movie.

I've been wanting to see this movie for a while but after reading the negative user reviews on IMDb I was a little worried, but then I saw the trailer on YouTube and I thought it looked pretty awesome, so I checked out the movie, and i really liked it. It met my expectations and then some. I was expecting to see a psycho killer clown running around killing people with lots of gore and that's exactly what I got. Though it was a little slow-paced, but that didn't really take away from the enjoyment for me.

Almost everything in this movie, acting, camera-work, gore FX (especially the gore FX), was actually done very well considering this is a low-budget movie. My one complaint though would have to be the lighting during the parts inside the darker areas of the killer clown's warehouse, but again, all more than acceptable considering the budget.

So if you're a gorehound like me, you should at least give this one a chance, and you might not regret it, I know I didn't.

An over-sized meat cleaver being swung by an over-sized clown...

An overly low ended "Thud" is followed by an over-sized spray of blood..

All set to an overly goofy carnival organ soundtrack...

If this is interesting to you, then you might want to check out "100 Tears" for an evening of over the (big) top indie horror fun. Marcus Roch directs this strait to video opus to great effect, and never under-estimates the power of splatter. Sure, it's silly and even down right corny, but in this context it seems to work quite well. I think all would-be low budget horror producers should take a gander at "100 Tears", and take a few notes along the way. The film never tries to take itself too seriously, and that's what makes it stand out in a sea of indie crap being peddled on the unknowing public. It is hard to produce a "Realistic" story when you are working with next to no money, so why not make a film that uses that fact to it's advantage? The acting is stiff but watchable (minus the wonderful comic timing of Joe Davison) and the cinematography / lighting scheme are weak but tolerable. These down sides are over looked because the film simply entertains, and you become a part of this twisted world thanks (in part) to a wacky soundtrack by "The Voodoo Organist". Probably not for everyone, but none the less a gruesomely goofy viewing experience.

Someone had a video camera and decided to make a clown show. The acting is below acceptability. These people have no right to be in a feature film.

The movie LOOKS cheap and it is. The blood used looks like watered down ketchup.

The writing is moronic, and the story line is stupid.

The guy in the clown outfit is actually laughable. He's a fat middle aged old man with pancake makeup. John Wayne Gacey was a better-looking clown than this clown, er, guy.

Yes, there is quite a bit of blood spatter, but there is no logic to it. It's violence for violence sake with no thought to plot whatsoever.