Teaser played after screenings of the
nationwide re-release of 'Terrifier 2' revealed Christmas theme for
unrated mega-slasher
LOS
ANGELES, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cineverse
(NASDAQ: CNVS), in partnership with Bloody Disgusting, set the
North America release date for the
unrated mega-slasher Terrifier 3 to hit theaters
nationwide on October 25,
2024.
During the re-release of Terrifier 2 in theaters last
Wednesday, which came in at number 5 in gross box office, fans
found out that Terrifier 3 is going to be
Christmas-themed.
In the third installment of Damien
Leone's breakout horror film, Art the Clown is set to
unleash chaos on the unsuspecting residents of Miles County as they
peacefully drift off to sleep on Christmas Eve.
The release date is 2 years after its predecessor,
Terrifier 2, which was released theatrically on
October 6, 2022. The ultra-gory,
138-minute unrated film ravaged theaters during its highly
publicized theatrical run, pulling in over $11 Million in domestic box office. During that
time, Terrifier 2 found its way to mainstream press
with Variety detailing how Terrifier 2 "became this
year's unlikeliest box office success" and how the film "is
inspiring horror fiends and skeptics to go to their local cinemas
in droves to assess the hype for themselves." Terrifier
2 became CERTIFIED FRESH by Rotten Tomatoes and the movie
even found its way onto Stephen
King's radar with the "IT" author Tweeting that Terrifier 2
is "grossin' you out old-school." The New York
Times called Terrifier 2 "the little horror
movie that could" while calling it "the most talked about horror
movie this Halloween."
Terrifier 2 marked the next horrifying chapter in
the Art the Clown saga; in which the demonic killer, portrayed by
David Howard Thornton, returns with
a vengeance. Lauren LaVera became a
breakout star and fans across the world embraced her as the next
Final Girl. Terrifier veteran Samantha Scaffidi reprised her role as
Victoria Heyes, and horror icon
Felissa Rose (Sleepaway Camp)
and professional wrestler Chris
Jericho (AEW) made unforgettable cameos that had audiences
talking.
Writer/Director Leone said, "Terrifier 2's remarkable
success was driven not only by the insatiable appetite for new and
thrilling horror icons like Art the Clown but also by its
unparalleled theatrical release and marketing, along with its
unyielding spirit. In a cinematic landscape where risk-taking is
scarce, I will continue to push boundaries in Terrifier 3,
and I can't wait for you to see what's in store for Art the
Clown."
"In the world of horror, Damien
Leone's Terrifier franchise stands as a defiant embodiment
of anti-Hollywood ethos," said
Brad Miska, Managing Director of
Bloody Disgusting. "With an unwavering commitment to delivering
precisely what the fans desire, Leone has crafted an entirely
independent sequel. Terrifier 3 is going to have nastier
kills, a bigger budget and an even crazier storyline."
Set one year after its predecessor, Terrifier 2 continued
the gruesome story of Art the Clown and his insatiable thirst for
murder. When a sinister force resurrects Art, he is once again upon
the unsuspecting residents of Miles County. Back for another
Halloween, Art sets his sights on a teenage girl and her little
brother, portrayed by LaVera and Elliott
Fullam, respectively, delivering a chilling and relentless
tale of horror.
Terrifier 2 is developed by Dark Age Cinema and Fuzz on the Lens
Productions and features an original score by Paul Wiley. The film is produced by Phil Falcone, Steven
Della Salla, Jason Leavy, and
Michael Leavy. The list of executive
producers includes Cairo Ben Amen II, Joshua Anderson, Steven
Caruso, Lisa Falcone,
Hank Greenberg, Marcus McGill, Larry
Bilello, Steven Barton, and
Thomas Smith.
Official Trailer: https://youtu.be/6KkONLf_ZKU
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