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 byPhil Falcone
Starring
CinematographyGeorge Steuber
Edited byDamien Leone
Music byPaul Wiley
Production
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Distributed by
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$87.3 million[5][6]

Terrifier 3 is a 2024 American Christmas supernatural slasher film[7][8] written, edited, and directed by Damien Leone. It is the sequel to Terrifier 2 (2022) and the third installment in the Terrifier film series. The film stars David Howard Thornton, Lauren LaVera, Elliott Fullam, and Samantha Scaffidi. On the days leading up to Christmas, Sienna Shaw attempts to rebuild her life, while pursued by Art the Clown alongside his new accomplice, a possessed Victoria Heyes.

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 on September 19, 2024, and was theatrically released in the United States on October 11, by Cineverse and Iconic Events Releasing. The film received generally positive reviews from critics and grossed $87.3 million worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing unrated film of all time.[9]

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  5. ^ "Terrifier 3". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved November 20, 2024.
  6. ^ "Terrifier 3 (2024) - Financial Information". The Numbers. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
  7. ^ Squires, John (November 7, 2023). "'Terrifier 3' – Here's the Official Poster for Next Year's Holiday Slasher!". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved November 7, 2023.
  8. ^ Garcia, Bella (October 17, 2024). "Terrifier 3's Astounding Opening Weekend Box Office Could Have Been Even Bigger If Teenagers Weren't Seemingly Buying Tickets To Another Movie & Sneaking In". Screen Rant. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
  9. ^ "Damien Leone about Box Office Record". X. Retrieved October 27, 2024.