In the ever-evolving landscape of cinematic horror, few spectacles capture the attention and provoke the adrenaline likethe tale of Art the Clown. This November, the dark theatrics continue with a unique celebration, asTerrifier 2marks its one-year anniversary with a re-release, courtesy of a joint venture between Cineverse and Bloody Disgusting. But the real treat? An exclusive introduction byDamien Leoneand a first look at theTerrifier 3teaser.
Set your calendar for November 1, a date that promises to rekindle the eerie vibes from last Halloween. But this isn’t just any ordinary re-release. On the opening night, dedicated enthusiasts – the first 100 in each theatre to be precise – will be handed an exclusiveTerrifier 3poster. A collector’s dream, indeed! With such limited quantities, punctuality is essential. Movie buffs can snag their tickets now, available at all major platforms including Fandango and Atom Tickets.
WhenTerrifier 2graced the screens last October, it became a sensation. Accumulating over $11 million domestically, this sequel, both penned and directed byDamien Leone, established its foothold as a supreme contender in the horror genre. Bringing back the fearsome Art the Clown, David Howard Thornton’s sinister portrayal, and introducing Lauren LaVera, who quickly gained stardom as the next belovedFinal Girl, the sequel delivered a torrent of chills. Not to mention Samantha Scaffidi’s return as Victoria Heyes and memorable appearances by horror legend Felissa Rose and pro-wrestler Chris Jericho.
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The acclaim and anticipation surrounding the movie weren’t lost on its creator. An elated Damien Leone shared onBloody Disgusting,
“This year has been unlike anything we could have imagined. To see all the loveTerrifier 2has received and the excitement this release has inspired from fans new and old, is truly beyond words. As a thank you to our fans and the many people who worked tirelessly on this release, we want to bring it back to the big screen where it belongs. And more than that, while fans eagerly await the release ofTerrifier 3next year, we want the chance to share what we’ve been working on for the third installment because a year is just too long to wait.”
But what makes this re-release an unparalleled experience? Brad Miska of Bloody Disgusting/Cineverse succinctly puts it,
“This exemplifies the pinnacle of horror cinema, an experience that etches itself into memory. Between the exclusiveTerrifier 3scene that will only be shown in theaters to the exclusive poster, this is a night you won’t want to miss out on.”
Delving deeper into the narrative,Terrifier 2picks up the narrative a year after the horrifying events of its predecessor. Art the Clown, with an unquenchable bloodlust, is resurrected by a dark force, once again casting his shadow over the inhabitants of Miles County. This time, a teenage girl and her younger brother, played by the talented LaVera and Elliott Fullam, find themselves ensnared in his deadly antics.
Brought to life by Dark Age Cinema and Fuzz on the Lens Productions,Terrifier 2is enriched by Paul Wiley’s haunting original score. Phil Falcone, Steven Della Salla, Jason Leavy, and Michael Leavy have produced this masterpiece, with a commendable lineup of executive producers, including Cairo Ben Amen II, Joshua Anderson, and Steven Barton, to name a few.
As November beckons, so does a chilling cinematic experience that promises to leave an indelible mark on horror aficionados.The return ofTerrifier 2isn’t just a trip down memory lane; it’s an invitation to witness the future terror Art the Clown has in store.
