Terrifier

Terrifier
Terrifier
	Promotional release poster
Directed by	Damien Leone
Written by	Damien Leone
Produced by	Damien Leone; Phil Falcone; George Steuber;
Starring	Jenna Kanell; Samantha Scaffidi; David Howard Thornton; Catherine Corcoran;
Cinematography	George Steuber
Edited by	Damien Leone
Music by	Paul Wiley
Production; company	Epic Pictures Group
Distributed by	Dread Central
Release dates	October 15, 2016 (Telluride); March 15, 2018 (United States);
Running time	84 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English
Budget	$35,000–$55,000
Box office	$416,322

Terrifier is a 2016 American slasher film^[5]^[6]^[7] written and directed by Damien Leone. The film stars Jenna Kanell, Samantha Scaffidi, David Howard Thornton, and Catherine Corcoran. The plot centers on partygoer Tara Heyes (Kanell) and her sister Victoria (Scaffidi), who become targets of the enigmatic serial killer only known as Art the Clown (Thornton) on Halloween night.

It is the first film centered on Art the Clown, second-feature-length film to include the character (after the anthology film All Hallows' Eve), fourth film and fifth installment overall (following two short films and anthology installments) in the Terrifier franchise. Leone wrote the film specifically as a means of showcasing the character of Art and his practical effects work—such as the controversial hacksaw death scene. Leone has expressed regret for leaving the protagonists underdeveloped. Leone filmed Terrifier on a low budget of $35k. It had an Indiegogo campaign, although it ultimately did not reach its goal.

Mike Giannelli, who portrayed all prior incarnations of Art, retired from acting before production began, and Thornton replaced him as Art. It premiered at the Telluride Horror Show Film Festival in October 2016 before being picked up by Dread Central Presents and Epic Pictures for a limited theatrical release in March 2018. The film received mixed reviews, with praise directed towards the special effects and the portrayals of Kanell and Thornton, while the writing was subject to criticism. The movie quickly became a cult film.^[8] A sequel, Terrifier 2, was released on October 6, 2022.^[9]

^ Barkan, Jonathan (October 21, 2016). "[Telluride Horror Show - A Recap of the Festival". Bloody Disgusting. Archived from the original on October 8, 2021. Retrieved March 15, 2018.
^ Jordan Moreau (October 28, 2022). "Terrifier 2 Director Reveals Sequel Plans, a Dismembered Penis Scene That Went Too Far and Using Raw Meat for Intestines". Variety. Archived from the original on October 28, 2022. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
^ Wiseman, Andreas (2023-12-12). "Terrifier 3: Director Damien Leone & Star Lauren LaVera Lift The Lid On Next Installment In Breakout Horror Franchise & What Could Come After". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 2023-12-12. Retrieved 2023-12-12.
^ "Terrifier". Box Office Mojo. Archived from the original on October 10, 2023. Retrieved August 2, 2023.
^ Bilodeau, Matthew (February 3, 2023). "Damien Leone Is Writing Terrifier 3, And Then Hopes To Work With Sam Raimi". Slash Film. Archived from the original on April 16, 2023. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
^ Pauline Villegas (October 15, 2022). "'Terrifier 2' director reacts to reports of viewers vomiting, fainting". Insider. Archived from the original on August 13, 2023. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
^ Segarra, Edward. "'Terrifier 2' has fans vomiting. Here's why the 'brutal' clown slasher movie is so hard to watch". USA TODAY. Archived from the original on October 17, 2022. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
^ Miska, Brad (2022-09-01). "'Terrifier' – Original Cult Classic Slasher Is Now Streaming on SCREAMBOX!". Bloody Disgusting!. Archived from the original on 2022-11-08. Retrieved 2022-11-08.
^ Terrifier Panel Days of the Dead Atlanta August 27, 2021. YouTube. Archived from the original on September 2, 2021. Retrieved September 2, 2021.

[1] Barkan, Jonathan (October 21, 2016). "[Telluride Horror Show - A Recap of the Festival". Bloody Disgusting. Archived from the original on October 8, 2021. Retrieved March 15, 2018.

[2] Jordan Moreau (October 28, 2022). "Terrifier 2 Director Reveals Sequel Plans, a Dismembered Penis Scene That Went Too Far and Using Raw Meat for Intestines". Variety. Archived from the original on October 28, 2022. Retrieved October 28, 2022.

[DL-3] Wiseman, Andreas (2023-12-12). "Terrifier 3: Director Damien Leone & Star Lauren LaVera Lift The Lid On Next Installment In Breakout Horror Franchise & What Could Come After". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 2023-12-12. Retrieved 2023-12-12.

[4] "Terrifier". Box Office Mojo. Archived from the original on October 10, 2023. Retrieved August 2, 2023.

[SplatterFranchise_SF-5] Bilodeau, Matthew (February 3, 2023). "Damien Leone Is Writing Terrifier 3, And Then Hopes To Work With Sam Raimi". Slash Film. Archived from the original on April 16, 2023. Retrieved October 9, 2023.

[Splatter.franchise_Insider-6] Pauline Villegas (October 15, 2022). "'Terrifier 2' director reacts to reports of viewers vomiting, fainting". Insider. Archived from the original on August 13, 2023. Retrieved October 9, 2023.

[Splatter.franchise_USAT-7] Segarra, Edward. "'Terrifier 2' has fans vomiting. Here's why the 'brutal' clown slasher movie is so hard to watch". USA TODAY. Archived from the original on October 17, 2022. Retrieved October 9, 2023.

[8] Miska, Brad (2022-09-01). "'Terrifier' – Original Cult Classic Slasher Is Now Streaming on SCREAMBOX!". Bloody Disgusting!. Archived from the original on 2022-11-08. Retrieved 2022-11-08.

[9] Terrifier Panel Days of the Dead Atlanta August 27, 2021. YouTube. Archived from the original on September 2, 2021. Retrieved September 2, 2021.

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