It has to do with what we might call the film’s social-justice twist. You might be wondering if “Clown in a Cornfield” is at least scary. No, it’s not, and it’s not trying too hard to be.

If you've come across ALICE (asset limited, income constrained, employed), DINK (dual income, no kids), or HENRY (high earners, not rich yet), you're not alone. These acronyms help categorize ...