This holiday season kicks off with a chilling twist as Terrifier 3 makes its World Premiere on the opening night of Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas! Fans will get their first chance to witness the resurrection of Art the Clown on the big screen, ahead of the film’s exclusive theatrical release on October 11.
You can catch a glimpse of this highly anticipated holiday horror sequel in the teaser trailer below, which director Damien Leone has promised will be the goriest installment in the franchise yet.
In Terrifier 3, a collaboration between Cineverse and Bloody Disgusting, Damien Leone returns as director to unleash another wave of terror as Art the Clown (played by David Howard Thornton) descends upon the unsuspecting residents of Miles County. This time, the mayhem unfolds on Christmas Eve as they innocently drift off to sleep.
The returning cast includes Lauren LaVera (as Sienna), Samantha Scaffidi (Victoria Heyes), Elliot Fullam (Jonathan Shaw), and AEW superstar Chris Jericho (Burke). The film also introduces Daniel Roebuck in the role of Santa Claus, with appearances by makeup effects legend Tom Savini, Jason Patric, Antonella Rose, Krsy Fox, Clint Howard, and Jon Abrahams.
Terrifier 3 is written and directed by Damien Leone, and produced by Dark Age Cinema Productions. Phil Falcone serves as the producer, with Lisa Falcone as executive producer. Co-producers include Michael Leavy, Jason Leavy, George Steuber, and Steve Della Salla, with Brad Miska, Brandon Hill, and Erick Opeka executive producing for Cineverse. Matthew Helderman and Luke Taylor also join as executive producers.
Recognized by USA Today as one of the Top 10 Most Anticipated Horror Films of 2024, Terrifier 3 promises to deliver an unforgettable cinematic experience. After its theatrical run, Cineverse plans to release the film across all platforms, including its SCREAMBOX horror streaming service. The Terrifier franchise is expanding its reach into other realms, including t-shirts, Halloween decorations, podcasts, and novelizations. Stay tuned for more spine-chilling updates!
