The latest of the current trilogy, “Terrifier 3,” was released on Oct. 11, 2024. Two weeks after its release, it has grossed $41.6 million worldwide. Like the previous two movies, “Terrifier 3” was directed by Damien Leone. The Terrifier franchise revolves around Art the Clown, who, like in the previous films, has an appetite for feasting on others and creating chaos everywhere he goes.
The movie includes a new set of characters, all with different personalities and backgrounds. As the movie goes on, they find themselves living in Art’s ongoing mayhem. They battle to survive and cope with their fears. It gives a new setting in the film of Christmas time, unlike the past films, which were spooky Halloween settings. It was a phenomenal cinematography setting and gave viewers a new perspective, yet still the same horror Art gives off.
Art The Clown, portrayed by David Howard Thornton, is executed as an eerie, playful clown. His character fits the film very well once again. The pacing is extraordinarily intense and suspenseful. Although both of the previous “Terrifier” movies were still scary, they weren’t fully able to balance the action with silent moments in the film. This allows the viewers not to feel submerged in everything going on.
The scriptwriting has significantly improved from the first ‘Terrifier’ film to the latest installment, “Terrifier 3.” Terrifier 3 offers more insight into trauma and psychological issues like depression, anxiety, and addictions. Every lead character offers a unique experience with their struggles, yet relatable to the audience. The viewers feel the emotional toll of the horror going on in the film.
For those who have not watched any of the movies in the “Terrifier” series, it can be a real eye-opener or an eye-closer. There is a lot of graphic content and vigorous violence. The crew and filmmakers have adapted to the extremes of terror. What can be said is that it will leave a long-lasting lingering feeling after watching it.
To conclude the “Terrifier 3” review, this film has reached a new level of brutal violence and dark humor. Art The Clown returns with a hunger to kill, and an imaginative style of doing it. The film introduced characters who could relate to the viewers with their problems, yet pushed the viewers into a dark corner of fear as Art The Clown stole the spotlight. It was engaging death for each character as the film draws you into the character, and keeps you on the edge of your seat when their fate is about to be sealed. There is no comfort in the movie and feels like an unsettling experience that will leave an unforgettable horror feeling.
