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Terrifier 3
Theatrical release poster
Directed byDamien Leone
Written byDamien Leone
Produced by
  • Damien Leone
  • Phil Falcone
  • Steven Della Salla
  • Jason Leavy
  • Michael Leavy
  • George Steuber
Starring
CinematographyGeorge Steuber
Edited byDamien Leone
Music byPaul Wiley
Production
company
Dark Age Cinema
Distributed byCineverse
Release dates
  • September 19, 2024 (2024-09-19) (Fantastic Fest)
  • October 11, 2024 (2024-10-11) (United States)
Running time
125 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$2 million[2]

Terrifier 3 is a 2024 American Christmas slasher film written and directed by Damien Leone, and starring David Howard Thornton, Lauren LaVera, Elliott Fullam, and Samantha Scaffidi. Taking place on Christmas, the story follows Sienna Shaw as she attempts to rebuild her life while Art the Clown is in pursuit of her alongside his new accomplice, Victoria Heyes. It is the sequel to Terrifier 2 (2022), and is the third installment in the Terrifier franchise.

Following the critical and commercial success of Terrifier 2, Leone began writing for the third film with plans for an overarching narrative. Leone wanted to feature Victoria more prominently, as he regretted leaving the character underdeveloped in the first film. The film features her in an antagonistic role. The script also develops the character of Sienna Shaw further and explores themes of trauma, survivor guilt, and good and evil. Principal photography took place from February 2024 until April 2024.

Terrifier 3 premiered at Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas on September 19, 2024, and will be released theatrically on October 11. The film received generally positive reviews from critics.

Premise

After surviving Art the Clown's Halloween massacre, Sienna and her brother struggle to rebuild their shattered lives. As the holiday season approaches, they try to embrace the Christmas spirit and leave the horrors of the past behind. However, just when they think they're safe, Art returns, determined to turn their holiday cheer into a new nightmare.[3]

Cast

Production

This film will feature the character of Victoria Heyes, the heroine turned villainess of Terrifier (2016), in a much more prominent role compared to the 2016 film and its 2022 sequel—with Damien Leone's biggest regret with the first film being leaving her underdeveloped. The original ending of Terrifier 2 set up Victoria's demise in the opening of this film, but Leone deemed it to be too similar to the concept of Malignant (2021). While conceptualizing the birthing scene, he decided he wanted to keep Victoria alive and give her significant character development, as he enjoyed working with Samantha Scaffidi.[4][5][6]

In December 2023, it was confirmed that Chris Jericho was set to appear in Terrifier 3.[2][7] In April 2024, it was confirmed that Daniel Roebuck was set to appear as Santa Claus in Terrifier 3.[8] In May 2024, it was announced that Tom Savini was set to appear in Terrifier 3.[9] In June 2024, it was announced that Jason Patric was set to appear in Terrifier 3.[10] In July 2024, it was announced that Antonella Rose, Krsy Fox, Clint Howard, and Jon Abrahams were set to appear in Terrifier 3.[11]

In May 2023, it was announced that Terrifier 3 was expected to begin filming in November or December 2023.[12] Principal photography began in February 2024 and wrapped in April 2024,[2][13][14] with additional scenes completed in New York until early/mid June.[10] Leone chose to shoot the film using Panavision anamorphic lenses with the intention of making the film look like a, "vintage John Carpenter movie".[15]

Release

In June 2023, Cineverse acquired the North American distribution rights to the film and set a wide theatrical release, with an exclusive streaming debut on its Screambox service.[16] The film was originally scheduled to be released theatrically on October 25, 2024.[17][18][19] In May 2024, the film's release was brought forward by two weeks from its original release date of October 25, 2024, to October 11, 2024.[20][21] In August, it was announced that the film would have its world premiere on opening night at the 2024 Fantastic Fest on September 19.[22] In September, the film was announced to be playing in select AMC Theatres on October 10, 2024, as a double feature with Terrifier 2, followed by a music video presentation of the film's official song A Work of Art by Ice Nine Kills.[23]

Reception

Box office

The film is projected to gross $5–10 million in its opening weekend.[24]

Critical response

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 89% of 19 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.9/10.[25] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 66 out of 100, based on five critics, indicating "generally favorable" reviews.[26]

Writing for Slant Magazine, Rocco T. Thompson described the storyline as being "half-formed" but praised the leading performances and the practical effects.[27] Thompson highlighted Scaffidi's performance in particular: "it's the surprisingly spooky Victoria Heyes who emerges as the film's villain MVP, what with the overwhelming Art often playing second banana in their scenes together. Through it all, Scaffidi exudes a chilling sense of evil from beneath pounds of prosthetics."[27] Thompson also noted that LaVera brought "emotional intensity to the narrative" in her portrayal.[27] In a review for The Austin Chronicle, Richard Whittaker highlighted the film's continued worldbuilding, the transgressiveness of the Art character, and Victoria's expanded importance as a villain in the series.[28] Similarly, Matthew Jackson of The A. V. Club praised the script and the performances of Thornton and LaVera.[29] Jackson stated that LaVera "cements herself as one of horror's brightest new stars with her second time out as Sienna Shaw."[29] In a positive review for IndieWire, Alison Foreman highlighted the script as "confident and comfortable."[30] She praised the development of both Sienna and Victoria, describing the latter as Leone's "secret weapon." Foreman states that the film gives the two characters "plenty of story to carry."[30]

International responses

France's Classification Committee banned viewers under the age of 18 from seeing the film, the first time such a ban had been issued since the release of Saw III in 2006.[31][32] There were also reports of audiences vomiting and leaving theatres after watching the film's opening scene in the United Kingdom.[33][34][32] Another report consisted of two people passing out during a screening of the film in Australia.[35]

Sequel

In 2023, Damien Leone spoke about plans for a potential Terrifier 4.[36][37][38] In September 2024, Leone confirmed that Terrifier 4 was happening.[39][40]

See also

References

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  3. ^ "'Terrifier 3' Release Date: When to Watch the Controversial Horror Movie".
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  18. ^ Miska, Brad (April 9, 2024). "'Terrifier 3' at CinemaCon – Cineverse & Bloody Disgusting Reteam with Iconic Events Releasing". Bloody Disgusting. Archived from the original on April 9, 2024. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
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  20. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (May 1, 2024). "'Terrifier 3' U.S. Release Date Brought Forward To October 11". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 1, 2024.
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  30. ^ a b Foreman, Alison (September 26, 2024). "'Terrifier 3' Review: Art the Clown Gets Even Naughtier in Damien Leone's Franchise-Justifying Best Movie". IndieWire. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
  31. ^ Squires, John (October 4, 2024). "'Terrifier 3' Is the First Horror Movie France Has Banned Minors from Seeing Since 'Saw 3' in 2006!". Bloody Disgusting!. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
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