From Polygon · Jake Kleinman · · 1m 30s
Ice Cream Man Returns Free on Streaming
Clint Howard's 1995 horror classic Ice Cream Man streams free on Tubi, Pluto TV, and Roku.
In brief
Clint Howard's 1995 horror classic Ice Cream Man streams free on Tubi, Pluto TV, and Roku. Clint Howard's 1995 horror film Ice Cream Man is now free on Tubi, Pluto TV, and Roku after 31 years. Originally reported by Polygon.
Ice Cream Man Re-releases
Clint Howard's 1995 horror film Ice Cream Man is now streaming for free on Tubi, Pluto TV, and Roku.
Original Film's Legacy
The 1995 film became a cult classic despite minimal impact at release and no Rotten Tomatoes score.
Director's Background
Paul Norman, a pornographer, directed the film under the pseudonym Norman Apstein.
Production Details
The $2 million budget included a Converse sponsorship and used mashed potatoes for ice cream.
Plot Summary
Clint Howard plays Gregory Tudor, a man who murders children after witnessing a murder as a child.
Cult Following
The film gained a cult following through physical media and horror fans despite poor initial reception.
Sequel Attempts
A 2014 Kickstarter campaign for a sequel raised only $4,000 of $300,000.
Recent Plans
Clint Howard announced in 2025 that a sequel would explain the film's plot elements.
Streaming Availability
The film is now free on Tubi, Pluto TV, and Roku after 31 years.
Why It Matters
The film remains a cult classic despite its low budget and bizarre plot.
The main idea
Clint Howard's 1995 horror film Ice Cream Man is now free on Tubi, Pluto TV, and Roku after 31 years.
