Terrifier 3is ready tounleash Art the Clown once more in a Christmas-themed sequelthat’s set to hit theaters on June 06, 2025, and directorDamien Leoneis already teasing thatthe film’s opening scene will appeal to fans of a couple of genre classics. Serving as a direct sequel to 2022’sTerrifier 2, the new entry will see the return of Lauren LaVera as protagonist Sienna Shaw, as well as villainess Victoria Hayes (Samantha Scaffidi). David Howard Thornton will don the makeup once more as Art the Clown, who promises to wreak havoc on the residents of Miles County.
Posting onX(formerly Twitter) director Damien Leone recently took time away from editingTerrifier 3, which wrapped filming in Juneand is now in post-production, to tease what audiences can expectfrom the movie’s opening moments. He says that fans of boththe Wes Craven hitScreamand the 1979 Carol Kane classicWhen a Stranger Callsare in for a real treat when it comes to his new sequel. Check out Leone’s post below:
Terrifier 3
Terrifier 3 follows Sienna and her brother as they attempt to move past the traumatic events of Art the Clown’s Halloween massacre. As they embrace the Christmas season, Art reemerges, intent on turning their holiday into a nightmare, continuing his reign of terror.
BothScreamandWhen a Stranger Callsopen withsomeone on the phone being terrorized by an unseen villain. While Carol Kane managed to make it all the way through her movie in one piece,Drew Barrymore wasn’t so lucky, and ended up gutted and hanging from a tree during the first 12 minutes courtesy of Ghostface. Given that theTerrifierfranchisehas a reputation for gory and practical special effects, it’s safe to surmise that Art the Clown is going to take things to a whole new level in the opening moments. Whetherit’s the“horrific scene”teased previously by Leonethat saw David Howard Thornton nearly lose his lunch remains to be seen.
Terrifier 3 Features a Who’s Who of Genre Favorites
Check Out the Confirmed Cast List for Terrifier 3 Below
While the first two entries in theTerrifierfranchise featuredrelatively unknown actors at the time, save for a few guest appearances from the likes of wrestling superstar Chris Jericho, Felissa Rose (Sleepaway Camp) and Tamara Glynn (Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers),Terrifier 3isputting its increased budget to good useby not only continuing with the practical blood and gore it’s known for, but by bringing inmore genre mainstays that fans will easily recognize.
Among the new additions to the cast arespecial effects legend Tom Savini, Daniel Roebuck (The Devil’s Rejects,Rob Zombie’s Halloween), and Jason Patrick (The Lost Boys). Check out the confirmed cast list below, which features even more genre legendsset to appear inTerrifier 3.
Could Art the Clown Be a Lasting Horror Icon?
Through two films so far, Art the Clown has made a big impression on audiences.
In additionto teasingTerrifier 3’s opening sequence, Damien Leone also took to social media in late June to tease what could be another epic scene by simply posting,“Scarface meets Psycho.“We can’t wait to see what he has in store for us whenTerrifier 3hits theaters onOctober 11, 2024.
BothTerrifierandTerrifier 2are available to stream onPeacock, and you can check out the teaser forTerrifier 3below.
