Our favorite killer clown is back to break high scores in terms of both kill counts and box office records. Damien Leone delivers a work of “Art” that is both bloody terrific and terrifying at the same time.
“Welcome to a gallery that you won’t ever leave;
‘Cuz nothing is subjective as he stabs and hacks and cleaves;
Beauty’s in the eye of the beheader for tonight;
The devil’s in the details and he’s painted white.”
A Work of Art by Ice Nine Kills
Each generation will seemingly have both a favorite horror character and a scream queen that will keep us entertained as long as the franchise survives, such as Freddy Krueger with Nancy Thompson (Nightmare on Elm Street); Michael Myers with Laurie Strode (Halloween); and Ghostface with Sidney Prescott (Scream) to list a few examples. With the Terrifier franchise it is no different as we see Art the Clown and Sienna being the two counterparts to a bloody terrific saga. I really hope we get to see more movies in the Terrifier franchise.
David Howard Thornton as Art the Clown (IMDb)
I highly encourage diving into the prequels before watching Terrifier 3 on the big screen. Here follows a breakdown of the prequels in the Terrifier franchise.
All Hallows Eve (2013)
A babysitter finds a VHS tape which features various sinister murders performed by a psychotic clown. The movie was released 29 October 2013.
Here is the trailer of All Hallows Eve (Umbrella Entertainment):
This movie contains gory scenes and is not recommended for sensitive viewers.
All Hallows Eve 2 (2015)
While there is an All Hallows Eve 2 that was released in 2015, the film didn’t feature Art the Clown, but you can still watch it as it follows the same format as its predecessor, All Hallows Eve that was released in 2013.
Here is the trailer to All Hallows Eve (RLJE Films):
This movie contains gory scenes and is not recommended for sensitive viewers.
Terrifier (2016)
Art, the malicious clown, returns with a murderous intention to kidnap three young women and kill anyone who comes in his way. The movie was released 15 October 2016.
Here is the trailer of the first Terrifier (Screambox):
This movie contains gory scenes and is not recommended for sensitive viewers.
Terrifier 2 (2022)
Resurrected by a sinister entity, Art the Clown returns to Miles County to terrorize a teenage girl and her younger brother on Halloween night. This movie was released 22 October 2022.
Here is the trailer of Terrifier 2 (CinoVerse):
This movie contains gory scenes and is not recommended for sensitive viewers.
Terrifier 3 (2024)
Plot
After surviving Art the Clown’s Halloween massacre, Sienna and her brother are struggling 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. But just when they think they’re safe, Art the Clown returns, determined to turn their holiday cheer into a new nightmare. The festive season quickly unravels as Art unleashes his twisted brand of terror, proving that no holiday is safe.
David Howard Thornton as Art the Clown (IMDb)
Review
This movie picks up straight where it left us at the ending of Terrifier 2. We are quickly reacquainted with Lauren LaVera as Sienna, the main protagonist of the movie. She plays her part exceptionally well and we see more screen time from her than her brother who also played a big part in the prequel.
As usual, Terrifier 3 doesn’t disappoint with the gory scenes and leaves you at the edge of your seat with all the creative kill and torture scenes that Art the Clown has lined up. When compared to the previous movies, Art explores new ways to terrify both victims and the audience. From children to the elderly, no-one is safe from the clown and his bag of tricks. David Howard Thorton plays the part of Art and really delivers an awesome performance. We see a short-lived guest appearance from Chris Jericho from World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) as well as Samantha Scaffidi who returns as Vicky Heyes, the survivor from the first movie. This time she has more screen time as well.
Lauren LaVera as Sienna Shaw (IMDb)
While there are many more victims this time around, the golden thread remains in terms of the storyline that was established from the first movie onwards. While Sienna wasn’t around from the beginning, her role has become quite important in the Terrifier storyline.
The movie unfortunately doesn’t leave us with a post-credits scene, but the ending sure is promising, making me confident that we haven’t seen the last of Art the Clown.
I rate Terrifier 3 a 5 out of 5. Damien Leone delivered a work of “Art” that needs to be experienced on the big screen. I’m looking forward to seeing more of both Art and Sienna in action in the Terrifier franchise. Be prepared to be terrified. I highly advise that this movie is not for sensitive viewers. A few people have walked out of the cinema due to the intense and gory scenes in this movie. With the movie’s storyline playing out during Christmas, Art the Clown is definitely the gift during the halloween season.
Somewhere in the movie you can hear the song “A Work of Art” which is performed by the band, Ice Nine Kills. In the music video, you get to see some action from Art the Clown. Here is the music video as well:
You can also catch the song on Spotify by checking out and following the artist:
Here is the trailer to Terrifier 3 (Bloody Disgusting Horror). Catch at a cinema near you. It is important to note that the movie wasn’t available at all of the cinemas in Cape Town, South Africa, and I have a feeling it may be the same in other countries as well.
