Gags the Clown (2018), often referred to by its Spanish title El Payaso de Green Bay , offers a critique on how contemporary society consumes fear. Based on the 2016 viral marketing campaign that terrified Wisconsin, the film centers on a mysterious clown stalking the city with black balloons.
The media's, and the public's, desire to turn a hoax or unknown event into a sensational story. El Payaso de Green Bay (2019)
Characters include journalists, podcasters, and residents filming everything, highlighting a voyeuristic society that prioritizes "clicks" and "views" over human safety. Gags the Clown (2018), often referred to by
How modern folklore is generated and spread online. Gags the Clown (2018)
The constant documentation of daily life, particularly in times of fear.