Fans and Critics Praise Damien Leone's
Masterpiece: "A Blood-soaked Triumph!"
AUSTIN,
Texas, Sept. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The highly
anticipated Terrifier 3 premiered last week at
Fantastic Fest 2024 in Austin, TX,
to rapturous early acclaim from critics and fans. Following the
shocking reactions to Terrifier 2, which caused some
audience members to faint and vomit in theaters, initial buzz
suggests Terrifier 3 could push audiences even further.
With its unapologetic violence and graphic kills, this third
installment may set the bar even higher for intense horror
experiences. Art the Clown's reign of terror over Christmas Eve in
Miles County has taken the series' infamous gore to new heights,
with audiences praising both the intensity of the kills and the
lore's growing complexity:
- Social media lit up in the hours following the premiere, with
viewers calling it a "blood-soaked triumph" and "the most
disgusting, vile film of the trilogy."
- As initial reviews come in – with additional film critics
expected to weigh in over the coming days – the early reactions are
strong. /Film's Jacob Hall wrote
"This is a movie that sets out on its own dark mission, and
accomplishes that mission with a skill that is undeniable. The
fantasy-tinged nightmare of 'Terrifier 3' is truly unlike anything
else out there right now…" and io9's Germain Lussier said, "As messed up as it is,
and as offended as you may be by it, it's hard not to respect it.
Terrifier 3 is a big, intense, and freaking insane exercise in
blood-soaked mania."
Terrifier 3 – written and directed by Damien Leone – follows the deranged Art the
Clown (David Howard Thornton) as he
returns to brutalize the residents of Miles County on Christmas
Eve. This includes returning cast member Lauren Lavera, who reprises her role as final
girl Sienna Shaw, one of the only survivors from Terrifier
2.
"Art the Clown has become a cultural phenomenon, and with
Terrifier 3, Damien Leone
takes everything to another level," said Cineverse President and
Chief Strategy Officer Erick
Opeka. "Audiences are in for a ride unlike anything
they've seen before. The kills are more shocking, the gore is more
intense, and the story is richer. This film will not only raise the
bar for horror but cement Art's status as one of the most iconic
figures in genre history. Fans will be talking about Terrifier
3 for years to come."
Cineverse Chairman and CEO Chris
McGurk added: "Terrifier 3 is poised to
exceed the performance of its predecessor. The momentum behind the
film, combined with incredible early ticket sales and enthusiasm
from fans, suggests that we're heading for an unprecedented release
that could challenge major studio horror titles this season."
Following Terrifier 2, which became a cult hit grossing
more than $15 million globally on a
budget of just $250,000, Terrifier
3 is on track to continue the franchise's legacy as a standout
in independent horror. Early tracking indicates that ticket sales
for Terrifier 3 are outpacing major studio releases,
solidifying Damien Leone and Art the
Clown's place in horror history.
Terrifier 3 opens nationwide on October 11, 2024, just in time for Halloween. The
film will be released by Cineverse (NASDAQ: CNVS) and Bloody
Disgusting, its horror division, in theaters across North
America.
For ticket information, visit www.terrifier3.com.
ABOUT TERRIFIER 3
After surviving Art the Clown's Halloween massacre, Sienna and
her brother are struggling to rebuild their shattered lives. As the
holiday season approaches, they try to embrace the Christmas spirit
and leave the horrors of the past behind. But just when they think
they're safe, Art the Clown returns, determined to turn their
holiday cheer into a new nightmare. The festive season quickly
unravels as Art unleashes his twisted brand of terror, proving that
no holiday is safe.
Starring David Howard Thornton,
Lauren Lavera, Elliott Fullam, Samantha
Scaffidi, Antonella Rose,
Margaret Anne Florence, Bryce Johnson, Alexa
Blair, Mason Mecartea, Krsy
Fox, Clint Howard, Jon Abrahams with Chris
Jericho, Daniel Roebuck, and
Jason Patric.
Written and directed by Damien
Leone and produced by Phil
Falcone, Terrifier 3 comes courtesy of Dark Age
Cinema Productions and The Coven.
TEASER
TRAILER: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYMTzx2Qcmw
OFFICIAL RED BAND
TRAILER: www.youtube.com/watch?v=egI9GUIjeYE
ABOUT CINEVERSE
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distribution of over 70,000 premium films, series, and podcasts to
more than 150 million unique viewers monthly. From providing a
complete streaming solution to some of the world's most
recognizable brands, to super-serving their own network of fan
channels, Cineverse (NASDAQ: CNVS) is powering the future of
entertainment. For more information, please visit
cineverse.com.
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