A Menacing Phenomenon

Riddle: Though I usually bring joy to the world, sparked by a movie my face was turned and all of a sudden my sight gave all of America a fright. What am I?

Answer: The clown epidemic of 2016. Source: https://www.riddles.com/7772

Though I usually bring joy to the world, sparked by a movie my face was turned and all of a sudden my sight gave all of America a fright. What am I? — A menacing phenomenon by riddlemepisss Riddle