They are far from just a laughing matter.
Reports of people dressed as creepy clowns causing chaos have created headlines around these parts and the rest of the nation.
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But people were freaked out by creepy clowns long before these recent news events.
That helps explain why Land of Illusion, one of the region's premier haunted attractions, has a killer clown house and a gaggle of clowns.
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We went to Micheal Cook (He says his first name is spelled "Micheal" cuz he's different) for answers.
Cook is an actor playing the killer clown "Dvs Gent" at the Middletown haunted attraction, located at 8762 Thomas Road.
A call center supervisor when not in character, Cook said his character is a devious gentleman.
The Dayton-area resident has worked at Land of Illusion for 10 years in a variety of haunts. In this video, he explains the fear of clowns and what it's like being a clown at an entertainment venue.
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