Killer Klowns: Is the practical effects genius underrated?

Okay, so I was rewatching Killer Klowns from Outer Space last night (don't judge, sometimes you just need cheesy horror), and I got totally sucked into the cinematography. I know, I know, it's a silly movie, but seriously, think about it. The low-budget practical effects are SO effective because of how they're framed and lit. Like, that shadow puppet T-Rex? Hilariously terrifying. And the cotton candy cocoons? The way they glisten under the carnival lights? It's genuinely unsettling. I think what's fascinating is how the director (the Chiodo Brothers, btw!) use these wide shots to show the sheer absurdity of the situation, contrasting the colorful, cartoonish clowns with the genuine horror of the townspeople. Like, the scene where Debbie's in the cocoon and Mike is desperately trying to save her...the composition is actually pretty gripping! You feel the desperation, even though you're kinda laughing at the same time. The film is a real testament to clever use of lighting and camera angles to amplify practical effects. It's easy to dismiss it as just a fun B-movie, but is it actually a bit of a practical effects/low-budget filmmaking masterclass? I wonder if anyone else sees it that way, or am I just overthinking it? What are your favourite practical effects moments? And do you think the somewhat amateurish acting makes it even better, or not?