Terrifier | |
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Created by | Damien Leone |
Original work | Terrifier (2016) |
Owner | Cineverse |
Years | 2016–present |
Based on | Characters created by Damien Leone |
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Terrifier is an American horror media franchise created by Damien Leone and consisting of slasher-splatter films,[1][2][3] comic books, and various other media. The franchise mainly focuses on Sienna Shaw, a young woman destined to defeat the enigmatic Art the Clown, a demonic serial killer that inhabits the fictitious Miles County, New York. Additionally, the series follows Victoria Heyes, a disfigured survivor struggling with her mental health, and the Little Pale Girl, a sinister entity accompanying Art.
The franchise began in 2016 with a standalone feature-length film showcasing Art, who had previously appeared in unrelated short films and an anthology film incorporating the shorts.[4] This film has a mixed critical reception, with criticism directed at the underdevelopment of the lead characters and the perceived lack of plot. However, Terrifier 2 (2022) was a box office success and received positive reviews, with critics and audiences regarding it as a noticeable improvement upon the original. This film marks Leone's attempt to create an overarching narrative that will continue in future films.