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Terrifier - Franchise

Created by Damien Leone, Terrifier is a horror multimedia franchise that centers around the sadistic Art the Clown, a serial killer who appears on Halloween night to stalk partygoers. The series is known for being one of the most shocking in the slasher genre, with over-the-top kills and a darkly comedic tone. Art the Clown's first appearance was in a horror anthology film, All Hallows' Eve.

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Terrifier

Created by
Damien Leone
First Film
Terrifier
Cast
David Howard Thornton, Samantha Scaffidi, Lauren LaVera, Elliot Fullam, Jenna Kanell
Movie(s)
Terrifier, Terrifier 2, Terrifier 3, All Hallows' Eve
Character(s)
Art the Clown, Victoria Heyes, Tara Hayes, Sienna Shaw, Jonathan Shaw

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Art The Clown's Origins & 7 Other Questions Terrifier 3 Must Answer

Terrifier 3 must explain what Art the Clown is, how to defeat him, the Little Pale Girl's origins, and so many more lingering franchise mysteries.

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Art The Clown Video Game & Haunted House Experience Plans Gets Promising Update From Terrifier Creator

Exclusive: Terrifier creator Damien Leone teases his plans for an Art the Clown video game and haunted house experience amid franchise's success.

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Terrifer 3 Trailer: Art The Clown Is A Bloody Santa In Disturbing Teaser

The first trailer for Terrifier 3 is released, revealing Art the Clown as a bloody Santa Clause in this Christmas-themed horror sequel.

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How Terrifier 3 Will Continue The Sequel's Wild Ending Detailed By Director: "It's Sickening & Hysterical"

Exclusive: Writer/director Damien Leone shares some details for how Terrifier 3 will continue the sequel's wild ending and bring back Art the Clown.

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Terrifier 3 Set Photo Reveals Art The Clown’s New Costume (& It’s Already Blood-Soaked)

Director Damien Leone shares a behind-the-scenes image from the upcoming slasher sequel Terrifier 3 featuring Art the Clown dressed as Santa Claus.

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Terrifier 3 Scares Up Halloween 2024 Release Date

Terrifier 3 is given its official theatrical release date for 2024, and the Art the Clown slasher movie sequel will arrive just in time for Halloween.

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Will Terrifier 4 End The Viral Horror Franchise? Director Isn't Sure Yet (But Has Ending In Mind)

Exclusive: Writer/Director Damien Leone admits to not being sure if Terrifier 4 will end the horror franchise, but assures he has an ending in mind.

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Terrifier 3 Will Fix One Of The Sequel's Biggest Complaints, Promises Director: "I Knew There Were Going To Be Criticisms"

Exclusive: Writer/director Damien Leone promises that Terrifier 3 will fix one of the first sequel's biggest complaints among audiences.

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Damien Leone Terrifier 2 Re-Release Interview: Horror Franchise's Viral Popularity & Terrifier 3 Details

Terrifier 2 writer/director Damien Leone talks the upcoming re-release, the horror franchise's viral popularity and new details for Terrifier 3.

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"Concerned About The Levels Of Gore": Terrifier 3 Director Reveals Controversial 5-Minute Opening Scene

Terrifier 3 director Damien Leone reveals that the film's first five minutes will be "very controversial," hinting at the film's levels of gore.

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Terrifier 3 Will Be A Christmas Horror Movie: New Poster Details Surface

The Terrifier 2 distributors confirm that Terrifier 3 will take place during Christmas after their exclusive poster for the sequel is leaked online.

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Terrifier & Bob's Burgers Crossover Art Is Horrifyingly Good (& Comes With A Burger To Die For)

New crossover art depicts Louise and Bob from Bob's Burgers in the Terrifier universe, and the art comes with a burger worth dying for.

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Terrifier 3 Release Window Confirmed By Director 1 Year After Horror Sequel Became Viral Success

Director Damien Leone confirms Terrifier 3's release window one year after his slasher horror sequel became a viral success at the box office.

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Terrifier 2 Returning To Theaters Over A Year After Breaking Multiple Box Office Records

Terrifier 2 is returning to theaters just over a year after the horror sequel's viral original run in 2022, where it set multiple box office records.

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Smile, Terrifier, & 10 Movie Series That Could Be The Next Big Horror Franchise

The modern renaissance of the horror genre has made it possible for at least a dozen movie series to become major franchises in the future.

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Freddy Krueger vs. Art The Clown - Which Horror Villain Would Win A Fight & Could It Happen?

They're both demonic slashers with a sick sense of humor, but the outcome of Freddy Krueger vs Art the Clown is more complex than it sounds.

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Terrifier Director Wants to See a Freddy Krueger & Art the Clown Crossover

Terrifier director Damien Leone has a clear love for slasher villains and thinks a Freddy Krueger and Art crossover movie would be a fun idea.

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Terrifier 3’s Art the Clown Return Must Avoid A Common Horror Franchise Mistake

After Terrifier 2's success, Art the Clown risks falling into a classic horror franchise trap with his much-hyped return in Terrifier 3.

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Terrifier 3’s Bigger Budget Risks Creating A Horror Sequel Problem

While Terrifier 2's success brought Art the Clown to mainstream attention, Terrifier 3's bigger budget runs the risk of ruining what makes him work.

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Terrifier 3 Officially Moving Forward With Increased Budget & Potential 2024 Release

Terrifier 3 is officially moving forward, with the new film promising a bigger budget and more shocking kills from Art the Clown, potentially in 2024.

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