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Terrifier is an American horror media franchise created by Damien Leone and consisting of slasher-splatter films,[1][2][3] comic books, and various other media. The franchise mainly focuses on Sienna Shaw, a young woman destined to defeat the enigmatic Art the Clown, a demonic serial killer that inhabits the fictitious Miles County, New York. Additionally, the series follows Victoria Heyes, a disfigured survivor struggling with her mental health, and the Little Pale Girl, a sinister entity accompanying Art.

Terrifier
Official franchise logo
Created byDamien Leone
Original workTerrifier (2016)
OwnerCineverse
Years2016–present
Based onCharacters created
by Damien Leone
Films and television
Film(s)

The franchise began in 2016 with a standalone feature-length film showcasing Art, who had previously appeared in unrelated short films and an anthology film incorporating the shorts.[4] This film has a mixed critical reception, with criticism directed at the underdevelopment of the lead characters and the perceived lack of plot. However, Terrifier 2 (2022) was a box office success and received positive reviews, with critics and audiences regarding it as a noticeable improvement upon the original. This film marks Leone's attempt to create an overarching narrative that will continue in future films.

Films

Film U.S.
release date 		Director Screenwriter Producers
Terrifier March 15, 2016 (2016-03-15) Damien Leone Damien Leone, Phil Falcone and George Steuber
Terrifier 2 October 6, 2022 (2022-10-06) Damien Leone, Phil Falcone, George Steuber, Michael Leavy, Steven Della Salla and Jason Leavy
Terrifier 3 October 11, 2024 (2024-10-11)
Terrifier 4 TBA Damien Leone TBA TBA

Terrifier (2016)

Main article: Terrifier

On Halloween night, partygoer Tara Heyes (Jenna Kanell) and her sister Victoria (Samantha Scaffidi) become the targets of an enigmatic serial killer known only as Art the Clown (David Howard Thornton).

Terrifier was re-released theatrically in 700 theaters on July 19, 2023.[5][6][7]

Terrifier 2 (2022)

Main article: Terrifier 2

Following the events of Terrifier, Art is resurrected by a mysterious entity to continue his killing spree across Miles County and the pursuit of the teenage Sienna Shaw (Lauren LaVera) and her younger brother Jonathan (Elliott Fullam).

Terrifier 3 (2024)

Main article: Terrifier 3

In October 2022 after the financial and critical success of Terrifier 2, writer/director Damien Leone confirmed that work on a sequel had started while they were in production on the second movie, with Thornton, LaVera, Scaffidi, and Fullam reprising their roles from previous installments. The filmmaker stated that the script was nearly finished, while also announcing that the project may develop into two separate movies with potential for a back-to-back production.[8] In May 2023, it was announced that Terrifier 3 was expected to begin filming in November or December 2023 for a late 2024 release.[9][10]

Principal photography commenced by July 2023.[11] In October of the same year, it was announced that the first trailer for the sequel would debut on November 1, 2023; exclusively during a theatrical re-release of Terrifier 2.[12] Terrifier 3 was released on October 11, 2024.[13][14]

Future

After previously expressing interest in 2022 to develop Terrifier 3 and Terrifier 4 back-to-back,[8] Leone confirmed in February 2023 that he plans to make at least one more installment after the third film. The filmmaker explained that by the end of the franchise, the stories of Art the Clown, The Little Pale Girl, Victoria Heyes, and Sienna Shaw would be resolved.[15] By November of 2023 however, Leone stated that there may be additional installments after production on Terrifier 4 is completed, with the filmmaker stating that his goal is to create "... a satisfying franchise, [with] a satisfying conclusion where you could just watch it from start to finish and understand the journey and the arcs of your characters... but you never know what's going to happen down the line, but that is the goal is I don't want to make too many of these, and I want it to have a satisfying conclusion."[16] The writer/director later confirmed that the franchise intentionally draws from Biblical imagery, with the story of Sienna's confrontations with Art, being that of an angel versus a demon.[17]

In September 2024, Leone officially confirmed that Terrifier 4 is in development,[18][19] while also stating that it is intended to be the conclusion of the franchise.[20]

Primary cast and characters

List indicators

This section includes characters who will appear or have appeared in more than two films in the series.

  • An empty, dark grey cell indicates the character was not in the film, or that the character's official presence has not yet been confirmed.
  •  A indicates an appearance through archival footage or audio.
  •  P indicates an appearance in onscreen photographs.
  •  Y indicates a younger version of the character.
Character Shorts Films
The 9th Circle Terrifier All Hallows' Eve Terrifier Terrifier 2 Terrifier 3 Terrifier 4
2008 2011 2013 2016 2022 2024 TBA
Art the Clown Mike Giannelli David Howard Thornton
Casey Kayla Lian Kayla Lian
Scarecrow Christine Evangelista Christine Evangelista
Pregnant Woman Anna Maliere Anna Maliere
Satan Eric Diez Eric Diez
Woman Marie Maser
Attendant John Michael Chmiel
Man in Car Daniel Rodas
Sarah Katie Maguire
Tia Sydney Freihofer
Timmy Cole Mathewson
Kristen Marissa Wolf
Sara Minna Taylor
Victoria "Vicky" Hayes Samantha Scaffidi Samantha ScaffidiC Samantha Scaffidi
Tara Heyes Jenna Kanell Jenna KanellP
Dawn Emerson Catherine Corcoran Catherine CorcoranP
The Coroner Cory Duval
Monica Brown Katie Maguire Mentioned
The Cat Lady Pooya Mohseni
Mike the Exterminator Matt McAllister
Sienna Shaw Lauren LaVera Lauren LaVera
Luciana Elisa QuiñonezY 		Lauren LaVera
Jonathan Shaw Elliott Fullam
Burke Chris Jericho[21]
The Little Pale Girl
Emily Crane 		Amelie McLain[a] Mentioned
Barbara Shaw Sarah Voigt
Brooke Kailey Hyman
Allie Casey Hartnett
Allie's Mother Amy Russ
Jeff Charlie McElveen
Ricky Johnath Davis
Ms. Principe Felissa Rose
Costume shop mom Tamara Glynn
Jess Shaw Margaret Anne Florence
Greg Shaw Bryce Johnson
Gabbie Shaw Antonella Rose TBA
Santa Claus Daniel Roebuck
Michael Shaw Mentioned Jason Patric
Mia Alexa Blair Robertson
Cole Mason Mecartea
Jennifer Krsy Fox
Officer Evans Stephen Cofield Jr.
Smokey Clint Howard
Eddie Bradley Stryker
Dennie Jon Abrahams

Credited as the 2013 movie that launched the spin-off Terrifier franchise, All Hallows' Eve was followed by an anthology-standalone sequel All Hallows' Eve 2 (2015). A third movie titled All Hallows' Eve: Trickster was released in 2023. At the movie's launch, producer Steve Barton stated that in collaboration with Horrible Imaginings Film Festival, future All Hallows' Eve installments would include combined independent horror short films, following their respective runs at film festivals; saying: "...the All Hallows’ Eve franchise will be a place for these movies to thrive and for these filmmakers to get the notice that they have so richly earned.” CEO of Ruthless Pictures, Jesse Baget further explained that though the franchise was anthological in nature, each of the shorts takes place in the same shared continuity where the horrific characters "coexist".[22]

Film Segment U.S.
release date 		Director(s) Screenwriter(s) Story by Producer(s)
All Hallows' Eve "Wrap-around segment" October 29, 2013 (2013-10-29) Damien Leone Damien Leone & Jesse Baget Jesse Baget
The 9th Circle
Untitled segment
Terrifier
All Hallows' Eve 2 Trickster (2015) October 6, 2015 (2015-10-06) Jesse Baget Damien Leone, Jesse Baget and Kimberley Browning
Jack Attack Bryan Norton & Antonio Padovan Damien Leone, Jesse Baget, Kimberley Browning, Lucia Bellini and Joseph Zaso
The Last Halloween Marc Roussel Marc Roussel
and Mark Thibodeau 		Damien Leone, Jesse Baget, Kimberley Browning, Ron Basch, Marc Roussel, Jessica Menagh, Greg Machula, Mark Thibodeau and John Nicholls
The Offering Ryan Patch Michael Koehler Damien Leone, Jesse Baget, Kimberley Browning, Joanna Bowzer, Ryan Patch and Michael Koehler
Descent Jay Holben Jay Holben & Christopher Probst Damien Leone, Jesse Baget, Kimberley Browning, Jay Holben and Christopher Probst
Masochist Jon Kondelik & James Kondelik Damien Leone, Jesse Baget, and Kimberley Browning
A Boy's Life Elias Benavidez Damien Leone, Jesse Baget, Kimberley Browning and Allison Vanore
Mr. Trickster's Treat Mike Kochansky Mike Kochansky & Mark Byers Damien Leone, Jesse Baget, Kimberley Browning, Mike Kochansky and Mark Byers
Alexia Andrés Borghi Damien Leone, Jesse Baget and Kimberley Browning
All Hallows' Eve: Trickster Trickster (2023) October 31, 2023 (2023-10-31) Evan Tramel Steve Barton, Evan Tramel, Miguel Rodriguez
That Halloween Mike Hickey Steve Barton, Evan Tramel, Miguel Rodriguez and Christian Davis
PrettyFace Francesco Depinto & Fay Johnson Francesco Depinto Steve Barton, Evan Tramel, Miguel Rodriguez, Jess Dubois and Brit Godish
Poor Glenna Jean-Paul Disciscio Steve Barton, Evan Tramel, Miguel Rodriguez and Sarah Bordelon
Nagual Dan "Laz" Lazarovits Phil DeSanti
and Dan "Laz" Lazarovits 		Phil DeSanti Steve Barton, Evan Tramel, Miguel Rodriguez, Dan "Laz" Lazarovits, Phil DeSanti and Craig Blair
Witch Hunt Evan Gorski Steve Barton, Evan Tramel, Miguel Rodriguez and Ryan Robert Minford
Karaoke Night Francisco Lacerda Francisco Lacerda & Amarino França Steve Barton, Evan Tramel, Miguel Rodriguez, Amarino França and Mário Patrocínio

Additional crew and production details

Title Segment Crew/Detail
Composer(s) Cinematographer(s) Editor(s) Production
companies 		Distributing
companies 		Running time
The 9th Circle Frank Nello Tom Agnello Damien Oramas Damien Leone Films 11 mins
Terrifier (2011) Zack Bourne & Christopher M. Stark Christopher Cafaro Damien Leone D&D Films LLC 20 mins
All Hallows' Eve Noir Deco
and Zack Bourne & Christopher M. Stark 		Christopher Cafaro, Tom Agnello, George Steuber, Marvin Suarez & Christopher Eadicicco Ruthless Pictures,
RLJE Films 		RLJ Entertainment 1 hr 23 mins
All Hallows' Eve 2 Trickster (2015) Jesse Baget Ruthless Pictures,
RLJ Films,
Image Entertainment,
Hollywood Shorts,
Brickwall Productions,[b]
Red Sneakers Media,[c]
Bitter River Film & Media,[d]
Adakin Productions,[e]
Fractured Atlas Productions,[f] Toronía Producciones[g] 		1 hr 30 mins
Jack Attack Marco Werba Gordon Yu Mike Maclean
The Last Halloween Christopher Guglick Michael Jari Davidson John Nicholls
The Offering Samuel Estes Andrew Michael Ellis Frank Dale Arroyo
Descent Buck Sanders Christopher Probst Dan O'Brien
Masochist Michael John Mollo Kyle Stryker James Kondelik
A Boy's Life Hamdija Ajanovic Aaron Moorhead Frank Mohler
Mr. Tricker's Treat Mark Byers Graham Bremner Mike Kochansky
Alexia Pablo Borghi Julián Batistuta Andrés Borghi
Terrifier (2016) Paul Wiley George Steuber Damien Leone Dark Age Cinema Dread Central 1 hr 25 mins
Terrifier 2 Dark Age Cinema,
Bloody Disgusting,
Fuzz on the Lens Productions 		Cinedigm Entertainment Group,
Bloody Disgusting 		2 hrs 18 mins
All Hallows' Eve: Trickster Trickster (2023) Storm Watters Director of Animation:
Islam Belal 		Evan Tramel Ruthless Studios,
Monster-Movies.tv,
Davis Film Inc.,[h]
IndieGogo Films,[i]
Overdue Films,[j]
Filmed Imagination[k] 		Ruthless Studios LLC,
TubiTV 		1 hr 28 mins
That Halloween Baz Fratelli Duncan DeYoung Mike Hickey
PrettyFace Ray Magnuski Fay Johnson & Jeffrey Caban Josh Petrino
Poor Glenna Steve Moore Shaun Clarke Jean-Paul Disciscio
Nagual Marc Timon Simon Dennis & Judd Overton Javier Dampierre
Witch Hunt Alexander Taylor Michael Babyak Evan Gorski
Karaoke Night Antoni Maiovvi Hugo França Francisco Lacerda
Terrifier 3 Paul Wiley George Steuber Damien Leone Dark Age Cinema,
Bloody Disgusting,
Cineverse,
Screambox 		Cinedigm Entertainment Group,
Bloody Disgusting 		1 hr 25 mins

Reception

For more details on the reception of each film, see the "Reception" section on each film's article.

Box office and financial performance

Film Box office gross Box office ranking Video sales gross Worldwide total
gross income 		Budget Worldwide total
net income 		Ref.
North America Other territories Worldwide All time
North America 		All time
worldwide 		North America
All Hallows' Eve — — — — — — — — — [23]
All Hallows' Eve 2 — — — — — $31,603 >$31,603 — ≥$31,603 [24]
Terrifier $339,946 $76,376 $419,077 #10,717 #19,673 — >$419,077 $35,000 $384,077 [25][26]
Terrifier 2 $10,962,502 $4,739,790 $15,702,292 #5,220 #6,254 $3,398,665 $19,100,957 $250,000 $18,850,957 [27][28]
Terrifier 3 $29,397,140 $5,360,455 $34,757,595 #3,683 #5,065 — $34,757,595 $2 million $21,338,195 [29][30]
Totals >$40,699,588 >$10,176,621 >$50,876,209 x̄ #3,897 x̄ #8,606 $3,430,268 >$54,309,232 >$2,285,000 ≥$40,604,832

Critical and public response

Film Rotten Tomatoes Metacritic
All Hallows' Eve — (2 reviews)[31] —
All Hallows' Eve 2 — (3 reviews)[32] —
Terrifier 60% (25 reviews)[33] — (0 reviews)[34]
Terrifier 2 87% (82 reviews)[35] 59/100 (8 reviews)[36]
All Hallows' Eve: Trickster — —
Terrifier 3 73% (94 reviews)[37] 61 (18 reviews)[38]

Other media

Literature

An official three-volume graphic novel series adaptation of Terrifier (2016), was released by Damien Leone with illustrations by Steve McGinnis to commemorate the release of Terrifier 2.[39][40][41]

Television

David Howard Thornton reprised his role as Art the Clown in the Peacock series Bupkis. Starring Pete Davidson as a fictionalized version of himself, the segment featured the character in a comedic scenario. Leone was involved with filming the segment for the series.[42][43]

Video games

In September 2024, Art the Clown appeared in Call of Duty: Warzone and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III in an event called "The Haunting".[44] In October 2024, a video game titled Terrifier: The ARTcade Game, a Side-scrolling Beat 'em up was announced and will release in 2025 on Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and Series S.[45]

Notes

  1. ^ McLain also appears as Emily Crane in a photographic cameo.
  2. ^ This studio is credited as a production company only on Jack Attack.
  3. ^ This studio is credited as a production company only on The Last Halloween.
  4. ^ This studio is credited as a production company only on The Offering.
  5. ^ This studio is credited as a production company only on Descent.
  6. ^ This studio is credited as a production company only on A Boy's Life.
  7. ^ This studio is credited as a production company only on Alexia.
  8. ^ This studio is credited as a production company only on That Halloween.
  9. ^ This studio is credited as a production company only on PrettyFace.
  10. ^ This studio is credited as a production company only on Poor Glenna.
  11. ^ This studio is credited as a production company only on Nagual.

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