Summary
- Art the Clown is returning to cinemas this autumn with “special surprises” to ease the wait for Terrifier 3, following the success of Terrifier 2.
- Terrifier 2 escalated the gore and expanded the unsettling narrative, introducing Sienna as the series’ “final girl” and setting the stage for an even wilder showdown in Terrifier 3.
- Despite a limited budget, both Terrifier films have achieved commercial success, grossing millions worldwide, and the re-release shows gratitude to dedicated fans.
One of the reigning monarch of modern mayhem, Art the Clown, is making a grand return to cinemas this autumn, complete with “special surprises” to make the agonizing wait for Terrifier 3 a bit more bearable. Following its enormous success last Halloween, Damien Leone’s Terrifier 2, the follow-up to the 2016 cult favorite, is slated for a special re-release on November 8, courtesy of Cineverse and Bloody Disgusting. A delighted Leone expressed his gratitude for the overwhelming support the film has received, stating:
“This year has been unlike anything we could have imagined. To see all the love Terrifier 2 has received and the excitement this release has inspired from fans new and old, is truly beyond words. As a thank you to them and the many people who worked tirelessly on this release, we want to bring it back to the big screen where it belongs. And more than that, while fans eagerly await the release of Terrifier 3 next year, we will be including some special surprises because a year is just too long to wait.”
A crucial element that contributes to the Terrifier series’ chilling appeal is Leone’s dedication to reviving the golden age of gore and insanity. Art the Clown didn’t just earn his status as a horror legend by accident. His nightmarish escapades and murder methods make iconic slashers like Freddy and Jason seem almost tame in comparison.
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Bloody Disgusting
The sequel not only escalated the level of imaginative and morbid killings but also expanded the franchise’s deeply unsettling narrative. It introduced the audience to Sienna, portrayed by Lauren LaVera, the series’ “final girl,” who quickly gained a cult following among horror aficionados. Her confrontation with Art has already reached mythical proportions, setting the stage for an even wilder showdown in Terrifier 3, scheduled for a late 2024 release. Filming is expected to commence this winter, with both LaVera and David Howard Thornton reprising their roles as Sienna and Art, respectively.
Terrifier 2 marks the franchise’s second re-release this year, a testament to its burgeoning popularity and commercial triumph. Despite a limited budget of $35,000, the original film astonishingly amassed $416,000 globally in its first widespread theater release in July. This windfall followed the spectacular performance of Terrifier 2, which grossed $15 million worldwide on a $250,000 budget during its initial theatrical run the previous year.
The return of Art the Clown to the big screen signifies not just a nod to the Terrifier series’ skyrocketing popularity but also an expression of thanks from the creators to the dedicated fans who have supported and promoted this violent narrative. While the world prepares for the upcoming installment of this macabre narrative, it is evident that Art the Clown’s terrorizing spree is nowhere near its end.
Seize the opportunity to experience the slaughter unravel anew on the big screen on November 8. View the trailer below to brace yourself for the spine-chilling pandemonium that’s coming.
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