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

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David Howard Thornton's Art the Clown grits his teeth while standing in front of a ceiling fan in Terrifier 3
Terrifier 4 Director Reveals New Details About Art The Clown's Backstory: "It's Going To Be Epic"

Terrifier 4 director Damien Leone teases Art the Clown's return in the slasher film, promising a revelation early in the movie.

The lead characters Art and Vicky in official art for Terrifier: The ARTcade Game
Terrifier: The ARTcade Game Collector’s Edition Revealed, Includes "Puke Bag" & Bloody Gloves

Enter the terrifying world of Terrifier: The ARTcade Game with the just announced physical Collector's Edition that brings the horrors to life.

Friday The 13th Reboot's Perfect Director Wants The Job
Friday The 13th Reboot's Perfect Director Wants The Job & I Can't Think Of A More Perfect Choice After Their $90 Million Horror Hit Last Year

The perfect director for a Friday the 13th reboot loosely revealed his interest in the franchise, and his recent work makes him an excellent choice.

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Terrifier 3's 9th Circle Book & Art The Clown Connection Explained
Terrifier 3's 9th Circle Book & Art The Clown Connection Explained

The ending of Terrifier 3 has a blink-and-you'll-miss-it reference to Art's history as a book title, and it could point to what's next for the clown.

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Art the Clown smiling while holding a gun in Terrifier 2
"I Did Not Get Into Filmmaking To Become A Politician": Terrifier Director Issues Statement About Politics In Horror Franchise After Art The Clown Actor's Social Media Posts

Damien Leone clarifies that Terrifier is not a political franchise after Art the Clown actor David Howard Thornton's divisive social media posts.

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Art the Clown dressed as Santa laughing in Terrifier 3 next to Sienna Shaw as the Valkyrie looking up in Terrifier 2
Terrifier 4 Creator Offers Major Production Update While Teasing Art's Origin

Terrifier 4 creator Damien Leone offers a major production update on the sequel, while teasing Art the Clown's origin will finally be revealed.

Art the Clown with a chainsaw in Terrifier 3
Terrifier 4 Director Promises "Sweet Spot" Between Strong Story & Grisly Gore

Terrifier 4 director Damien Leone promises a "sweet spot" between a strong story and grisly gore in the sequel after critiques about both.

All 5 Art The Clown & Terrifier Movies Ranked, Worst To Best
All 6 Art The Clown & Terrifier Movies Ranked, Worst To Best

Art the Clown has a history that extends before the Terrifier franchise, and each appearance varies in both length and overall quality.

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A composite image of Art the Clown with a mall Santa from Terrifier 3
Terrifier 3 Streaming Release Date Revealed

The streaming release date for 2024's Terrifier 3 is revealed, and it will be followed by a making-of documentary about the Art the Clown slasher.

Collage of Art the Clown in Terrifier 3
Art The Clown's Origin, Powers & Victims In The Terrifier Movies Explained

The Terrifier movies feature a memorably scary villain in Art the Clown, but where does he come from and what are the killer clown's powers?

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Art the Clown looking surprised
The Key To Terrifier 4 & Art's Defeat May Already Be Known Thanks To A Completely Different Franchise

The Terrifier franchise may come to a head in Terrifier 4, and another long-standing franchise could secretly reveal how Art can be defeated.

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An edited image of Jonathan screaming in Terrifier 2 next to Art the Clown holding a chainsaw.
There's Only One Way Jonathan Should Return After His Terrifier 3 Death

It would actually be a bigger twist if Terrifier 4 reveals that Art did kill Jonathan, rather than having Sienna's brother survive the third movie.

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Custom imagery from Terrifier 3.
Terrifier 4 Must Stick To The Original Franchise Plans Even After Terrifier 3's Incredible $88 Million Box Office

While the Terrifier series has found a following, the series should keep its four-film plan even after Terrifier 3's box office success.

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An edited image of Art the Clown from Terrifier 3 dressed as Santa with Christmas lights.
Terrifier 4 Ending The Franchise's Holiday Setting Trend Will Debunk A Popular Theory

A lot is still unknown about the villainous Art the Clown, but Terrifier 4's setting could potentially debunk a major theory related to the character.

Samantha Scafiddi's Victoria smiles manically in Terrifier 3
"Will Be Done Tastefully": What Terrifier 3's Samantha Scaffidi Has Said About Vicky's Glass Scene

Terrifier 3 actor Samantha Scaffidi recently spoke about the film's infamous glass shard scene, and her comments may be surprising for viewers.

An edited image of Art the Clown and The Little Pale Girl from Terrifier smiling.
Terrifier 3 Set Up A Traumatizing Way The Little Pale Girl Can Return

The Little Pale Girl did not return in Terrifier 3, but the demon could possess a new little girl in Terrifier 4 that would be way more traumatizing.

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Art the Clown looking surprised as Santa in Terrifier 3
Terrifier 3 VOD Release Date Revealed After Record-Breaking Box Office Run

After a record-breaking run at the box office, Art the Clown’s latest outing, Terrifier 3, now has an official VOD release date on the horizon.

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Art the Clown in a Santa suit shushing the audience in a Terrifier 3 promotional video
Terrifier 4 Update Could Mean The End Of The Franchise Holiday Trend

A statement by Terrifier 4's director seems to indicate that the final film in the series won't revolve around a holiday like the rest of the movies.

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Art the Clown with a chainsaw in Terrifier 3
Could Sienna's Dad Be Art The Clown? Terrifier Theory Explained & Why Damien Leone Isn't A Fan

One Terrifier fan theory proposes that Art the Clown is Sienna Shaw's dad, but the franchise's director and creator, Damien Leone, is not a fan of it.

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X Biggest Theories About Terrifier 4's Story
10 Biggest Theories About Terrifier 4's Story

Fans have already begun to theorize about how Damien Leone's gory but fun slasher saga will continue when Terrifier 4 inevitably hits theaters.

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