Terrifier 3

Terrifier 3
Art the Clown holds a blood-stained axe that reflects his face.
Theatrical release poster
Directed byDamien Leone
Written byDamien Leone
Produced by
  • Damien Leone
  • Phil Falcone
  • Steven Della Salla
  • Jason Leavy
  • Michael Leavy
  • George Steuber
Starring
CinematographyGeorge Steuber
Edited byDamien Leone
Music byPaul Wiley
Production
companies
Distributed byCineverse
Release dates
  • September 19, 2024 (2024-09-19) (Fantastic Fest)
  • October 11, 2024 (2024-10-11) (United States)
Running time
125 minutes[3]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$2 million[4]
Box office$55.1 million[2][5]

Terrifier 3 is a 2024 American Christmas supernatural slasher film written and directed by Damien Leone and starring Lauren LaVera, David Howard Thornton, Elliott Fullam, Samantha Scaffidi, Antonella Rose, Margaret Anne Florence, and Bryce Johnson. On the days leading up to Christmas, the story follows Sienna Shaw as she attempts to rebuild her life. At the same time, Art the Clown is pursuing her alongside his new accomplice, a possessed Victoria Heyes. It is the sequel to Terrifier 2 (2022) and is the third installment in the Terrifier franchise.

Following the critical and commercial success of Terrifier 2, Leone began writing for the third film with plans for an overarching narrative. Leone wanted to feature Victoria more prominently, as he regretted leaving the character underdeveloped in the first film. Principal photography began in February 2024 on a $2 million budget, and wrapped that April.

Terrifier 3 premiered at Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas, on September 19, 2024, and was theatrically released in the United States on October 11. The film received generally positive reviews from critics and has grossed over $55 million worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing film of the franchise. It also broke the record for highest grossing unrated movie ever made.[6]

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  2. ^ a b c d "Terrifier 3 (2024) - Financial Information". The Numbers. Retrieved October 27, 2024.
  3. ^ "Terrifier 3 (18)". British Board of Film Classification. September 19, 2024. Archived from the original on September 19, 2024. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
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  5. ^ "Terrifier 3". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved October 27, 2024.
  6. ^ "Damien Leone about Box Office Record". X. Retrieved October 27, 2024.