Evil Clown Birthday Service
When a Week of Terror Ends with Cake in Your Face
Imagine a week of being stalked by a terrifying clown who sends chilling texts, makes prank phone calls, and leaves ominous notes warning that you’re being watched. This isn’t the plot of a horror film — it’s a birthday service offered in Switzerland that culminates in a surprise cake attack.
“The clown’s one and only aim is to smash a cake into the face of his victim, when they least expect it, during the course of seven days.”
How the Evil Clown Service Works
The Stalking Phase
Dominic Deville stalks young victims for a week, sending chilling texts, making prank phone calls and setting traps in letterboxes. He posts notes warning children they are being watched, telling them they will be attacked.
The Target’s Experience
“The child feels more and more that it is being pursued,” said Deville. The psychological tension builds over the course of the week as the victim never knows when the clown might strike.
The Grand Finale
The week of terror culminates in a “hit” — being splatted in the face with a cake when least expected. If the child manages to avoid the attack, they receive the cake as a birthday present instead.
Safety Precautions
Parental Oversight
The frightening fun can be stopped at any time, which is handy for parents who have second thoughts and don’t fancy the cost of child therapy.
Clear Boundaries
“The clown will never break into a residence or show up at work,” Deville assures. “It’s all in fun and if, at any point, the kids get scared or their parents are concerned, we stop right there.”
Clown Industry Reactions
Despite concerns about coulrophobia — the fear of clowns that many wouldn’t consider “irrational” after a week of being stalked — some industry professionals support the service.
“I think what Dominic is doing is a great idea,” said Stephen Vaughan of Clowns International. “Bringing a little bit of life and laughter into kids’ lives is what we are all about.”
Horror Inspiration
Deville set up his Evil Clown service in Lucerne, Switzerland, after being inspired by some of his favorite horror films – possibly including Stephen King’s “It” and “Killer Klowns From Outer Space.”
Stephen King’s “It”
The iconic novel featuring Pennywise, perhaps the most terrifying clown in fiction
Killer Klowns From Outer Space
The cult classic 1988 horror comedy featuring alien clowns who harvest humans
Traditional Pie Gag
A classic clown routine reimagined as the culmination of a week of terror
Would You Hire an Evil Clown?
According to Deville: “Most kids absolutely love being scared senseless.”
Would you consider hiring an evil clown for your child’s birthday, or do you think this service takes “scary fun” a step too far?