Terrifier 3: Director Unveils Twisted and Hilarious Continuation of the Sequel's Insane Finale

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Terrifier 3 will continue the supernatural elements from its predecessors, especially the wild Terrifier 2 ending, but with a more subtle approach.

Fans can anticipate the reprisal of Art the Clown and his sadistically captivating mischiefs, accompanied by innovative and daring concepts. The forthcoming sequel will delve into the dynamics between Victoria and Art, as well as Victoria and The Pale Little Girl.

As anticipation builds for the highly-anticipated return of the killer in the recently re-released film, writer/director Damien Leone offers a glimpse into how Terrifier 3 will carry on the thrilling conclusion of its predecessor. The second installment of the horror franchise followed Art the Clown as he hunted down a new group of young adults on Halloween night, one year after the events of the original film. Sienna Shaw, played by Lauren LeVara, was forced to rise up and protect her friends and family from Art's sadistic reign. Thanks to a successful crowdfunding campaign and its spine-chilling kills, Terrifier 2 took the horror world by storm in 2022, surprising both critics and audiences alike. Leone wasted no time in moving forward with plans for a third film.

In an interview with Our website for the re-release of Terrifier 2, Leone gave fans a glimpse into what they can expect from Terrifier 3, set to release in 2024. When asked about how the next film will handle the intense ending of its predecessor, while also returning to the gritty grindhouse style of the original, the writer/director acknowledged that the threequel will delve into the supernatural realm with no hesitation. He teased that the film will confront these elements head-on. See Leone's full comments below:

Pun intended, heads up. [Laughs] No worries, there will still be plenty of supernatural occurrences in Part 3. As I mentioned earlier, I won't disregard the groundwork that has been set, but there's a more artistic approach that can make it less overt. While some elements will be in your face, you will understand the grounded aspects when you witness them. I'm excited for you to see how the story progresses and how Art escapes that situation, if I may say so. It might be a slight spoiler, but it's equally intriguing to see how the Victoria character assists Art the Clown on his journey.

I'm also thrilled for people to witness this. This movie introduces fresh new elements and what I like to call a "safety net," where you'll get to see Art the Clown in action, delivering everything you love about this franchise. I always ensure that you'll witness the big kills and experience Art's quirky, charming, and sadistic personality. However, I've also allowed myself to take bold risks in about 30% of the film, injecting new and innovative ideas that bring something fresh to the table.

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I find no value in merely rehashing the same film repeatedly, as it fails to captivate me as a storyteller. What truly thrills me is witnessing the audience's response to the fresh elements I incorporate into the movie, and there are plenty of them.

In Terrifier 2, Sienna seemingly dies and is trapped in a strange alternate dimension. However, she miraculously comes back to life and uses a sword made by her late father to behead Art the Clown, saving her brother. The mysterious Little Pale Girl takes Art's head with her. In the mid-credits scene, it is revealed that Victoria Hayes, the survivor from the first film, now resides in a mental health institution and has developed an unhealthy obsession with Art. She writes his name along with hers and other disturbing words on the walls using her own blood. Adding to her bizarre attachment, she gives birth to Art's living head, much to her delight and the horror of a nurse on duty.

It remains unclear how Art will reconstruct the rest of his body for Terrifier 3, which is set to release next year. However, the film's director, Leone, has expressed his intention to give Victoria a more significant role in the next installment. He enjoyed working with Samantha Scaffidi, the actress who played Victoria, and regrets not developing her character fully in the original film. Set photos for Terrifier 3 have revealed a Christmas theme and show Art with a complete body, although the method of his regeneration remains unknown.

The interesting aspect to anticipate is how Terrifier 3 will delve into the dynamics between Art and Victoria, as well as Victoria's relationship with The Pale Little Girl. The survivor appears to be deeply infatuated with her near-assassin, which raises the possibility of her becoming excessively overprotective of Art at the expense of alienating the girl. Furthermore, this infatuation may even put her in harm's way if the murderous clown aligns himself with the enigmatic little girl. Considering Leone's plans for a potential Terrifier 4, there is a vast realm of thrilling possibilities to explore in order to further unravel Art's mysterious nature and his connections with the diverse cast of characters.

Mark your calendars, as Terrifier 3 is scheduled to hit theaters on October 25, 2024.

Editor's P/S

As an enthusiastic fan of the Terrifier franchise, I am thrilled to hear about the upcoming release of Terrifier 3. The second installment of the series, Terrifier 2, was a massive success, and I am eager to see what Damien Leone has in store for us next.

Leone has hinted that Terrifier 3 will continue to explore the supernatural elements that were introduced in Terrifier 2, but with a more subtle approach. This is an interesting direction for the series to take, as the supernatural elements were one of the things that made Terrifier 2 so unique. I am also excited to see how Leone will handle the return of Art the Clown, who is one of the most iconic horror villains of recent years.

Leone has also said that Terrifier 3 will introduce some new and innovative ideas, which is something that I am always excited to see in a horror movie. I am confident that Leone will deliver another terrifying and unforgettable film with Terrifier 3, and I can't wait to see it when it releases in 2024.