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Terrifier

Terrifier · Terrifier Collection

2016 85 min
Critic7.0
Horror Thriller Slashing
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Overview

A maniacal clown named Art terrorizes two young women on Halloween night and everyone else that stands in his way.
Overall 7.0

Editorial Review

By FindEdition Horror Desk

7.0 /10

Overview

Written and directed by Damien Leone, Terrifier is a cult-classic slasher horror film introducing David Howard Thornton as the iconic Art the Clown.

Pros

  • David Howard Thornton's iconic, standout performance as Art the Clown
  • Old-school practical gore effects reminiscent of 1980s slashers

Cons

  • Extremely graphic violence and sparse narrative depth may alienate general audiences
Verdict A gritty, unapologetic indie slasher highlighted by David Howard Thornton's chilling and charismatic performance as Art the Clown.

AI Review

On Halloween night, a sadistic, silent killer known as Art the Clown unleashes terror on everyone unlucky enough to cross his path.

A gritty, unapologetic indie slasher highlighted by David Howard Thornton's chilling and charismatic performance as Art the Clown.

Essential viewing for hardcore slasher and indie horror enthusiasts.

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Cast

David Howard Thornton Art the Clown
Jenna Kanell Tara Heyes
Samantha Scaffidi Victoria Heyes
Catherine Corcoran Dawn
Poppy Leigh Cat Lady
Katie Maguire The Pale Girl / Mime Girl

Characters

Art the Clown David Howard Thornton
Tara Heyes Jenna Kanell
Victoria Heyes Samantha Scaffidi
Dawn Catherine Corcoran
Cat Lady Poppy Leigh
The Pale Girl / Mime Girl Katie Maguire

Crew

Damien Leone Director
Damien Leone Screenwriter
Phil Falcone Producer
Damien Leone Producer

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Trivia

  • David Howard Thornton took over the role of Art the Clown from Mike Giannelli, cementing the character as a modern horror icon.

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