#terrifier 3 review

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Crítica/Review: TERRIFIER 3 (2024)

[blackcatfilmprod]

Hi Guys, Boys 'n' Ghouls Film Review Podcast will be back with more Christmas Cheer by reviewing Terrifier 3 here. See you all then! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MoRIX8Upm_c

[themultifacetedmusee]

my thoughts on terrifier 3

i actually live for this shit so i have to write these thoughts down or else they’ll go away

• i have a SERIOUS appreciation for filmmakers who pay homage to the greats before them. this film (and the first two) were so obviously inspired by wes craven and nightmare on elm street. from the final girl vs. slasher dynamic, the film coloring, and the very 80’s synthy soundtrack, it seemed like a culmination of nightmare 1 and especially 2. the shining reference was cute too (i stan a here’s johnny moment in any film)

• this is such a campy film, it refuses to take itself serious. i laughed during every murder scene (not sure if that says more about me than the filmmakers but whatever) because if you���re chainsawing up someone’s ass crack, how am i supposed to take that seriously?

• DAVID HOWARD THORNTON CARRIED. the best thing about art the clown is he doesn’t talk, but DHT does such a phenomenal job through facial expressions and body language, it feels like he’s saying a whole lot. 10/10 comedic timing

• my last thought: it’s about fucking time the horror genre revived the slasher sub. it’s been way too long since we got a true slasher film along the lines of the 80’s greats. something that has a good storyline with continuity, is scary but doesn’t take itself too serious and you live for the death scenes.

my dream is to see freddy and art in a cunt off. idk who would be sassier (but i’m biased so freddy by a landslide) 🖤

[karimamk]

Terrifier 3 was rated 18+, so why did these parents bring their baby and toddler to see it 🤨😂 lmao like first of all, baby was crying louder than the movie volume, and the toddler would not shut the fuck up????

Like I’m not saying parents need to stay home all the time cause they have kids, but like time and fucking place, if you know your kid can’t be quiet during a movie setting, that’s definitely not a children’s movie, or your baby is too young to not scream and cry 24/7, why did you bring them to a movie theatre? Just cause you don’t care how loud and annoying they are, doesn’t mean everyone else who paid for the movie also doesn’t care

[rye-views]

Terrifier 3 (2024) dir. Damien Leone. 7.4/10

I wouldn't recommend this movie to my friends. I wouldn't rewatch this movie.

Honestly, poor Vicky. God, poor Charles Johnson. God, the ptsd of survivors is terrible. Bro, poor Gabbie.

Good gore. Sienna's really so baller. She's like I WILL live.

Damn, I just want to be killed quick. I don't want to be a part of this series. There's no winning, just hurting. Like, I don't even want to be the one who doesn't die first but I also don't want to be hurt like that.

Idk the plot was meh for me this movie.

[marchyfrommars]

Terrifier 3 (2024)

directed by Damien Leone, brings Art the Clown and his twisted accomplice Victoria Hayes back for a holiday-themed gorefest, delivering a brutal yet darkly humorous take on the slasher genre. Packed with over-the-top kill sequences, gruesome practical effects, and nods to classic horror films (Black Christmas, go watch it)

Let’s start with this: if you’re the type of person who associates Christmas with warm cocoa, carols, and sparkly lights... well, Terrifier 3 will take your gingerbread house, smash it with a sledgehammer, and then use your candy canes as weapons. This movie turns Christmas into an industrial-strength bloodbath that makes Home Alone look like a Hallmark special.

Art the Clown, the silent assassin who is somehow both funnier and scarier than your weird uncle at Christmas dinner, is back. And wow, he’s really into the holiday spirit—if by "spirit" you mean "creative ways to ruin someone's life." From wearing a Santa suit to making ornaments out of intestines, Art’s festive flair is as twisted as his grin​. This movie doesn’t just “push boundaries”; it straps them to a rocket and launches them into space. Within 15 minutes, I was already questioning my life choices—why did I eat before watching this? The kills are so graphic and over-the-top that they feel like a Mortal Kombat game set at the North Pole. At one point, I almost expected Art to yell, “Finish them!” while using tinsel as a garrote​.

To dive a bit deeper into the kills. Well, it was a passive kill but what Miss Victoria did to her Virgina was definitely something… it wasn’t even one of the big scenes but “my highlight” of the story. Oh, the story? Let’s be honest, we’re not here for that. We’re here for Art’s antics, and boy, does he deliver. He murders people with the kind of creativity that would make MacGyver blush. But then they try to make us care about deep themes like PTSD. Damien Leone, we appreciate the effort, but let’s just admit it: we came for the bloodbath.

And one thing: I hated the hype. All these little Spoilers on Instagram and TT. I wish I could have walked in without expectations. Maybe then I would have been more shocked.

Waxing Gibbous (4/5) 🌖

[cinematicendevaourz]

Damien Leone has found a way to make the greatest film for the Pagan Holiday season known as Christmas Time. "Die Hard" eat your heart out, or Art might do it for you. Whereas Michael Leavy's "Stream" was somewhat of a stumble for the Leone camp, the "Terrifier" team has been able to regain it's footing with the third edition of the "Terrifier" franchise.

I was in Birmingham, AL about a month ago and saw a Party City with an Art The Clown costume ad with some girl in it. I find it amazing to see just how far this series has grown from a short film. This edition of Terrifier plays off most of the tricks from the second installment, audiences get treated to the guts and gore in all it's glory with some fresh kills as Art expands his targets to children and animals. Liquid nitrogen, bombs, chainsaws, swords - as Art rummages through his plastic bag of pain, it's a wonder how this wasn't branded as a Christmas franchise before since Art has morphed from a serial killer to a magical djinn with a bag of tricks and boots to boot. The cast borrows heavily from the second film as characters Sienna and Jonathan return. Though it's only been two years since the last "Terrifier" was released, this joint has a five year time skip and there'a slight details like Sienna's scars from the last film's finale and Jonathan being aged up to now attending college than slickly coincide with this. The film also includes the unintentional final girl from the first "Terrifier" film as Art's new possessed femme-lackey, that he seems to have picked up a penchant for since the last film. The lore gets deeper as Art is now at a Freddy Kreuger level of demonic with a penchant of surviving death like Jason Vorhees. It's great to see Art pop up during Christmas, because none of those aforementioned slashers would dare stay on screen past October 31st. Leone continues to break boundaries with this franchise, and I'd hate to see just because of it's gore laden content, Art miss out on an Oscar yet again. Catherine Corcoran had a better breakdown seen as a character that was just a mirage than Channing Tatum did at the end of "Blink Twice". If he gets that Oscar, I can now think of a member of the "Terrifier" cast that deserves that golden statue more than him and she was in this film for less than a minute. Some of the acting is still campy, rightfully to lighten the mood of such a rough film. But the family drama scenes got to be a bit too much where even I took a piss break when Jonathan inevitably got into a brother-sister battle of words with Sienna. There was at least two scenes with Sienna's aunt that could have been left on the cutting room floor as well as some goofy monologue from the villian shenanigans to Sienna becoming nigh impregnable as the film hit it's final throes that could have been changed up to. Though there was fat that needed to be trimmed, it was hard to concentrate on that with the smorgasboard of gore Art keeps throwing in the face of the audience while wearing the most obnoxious of grins. This is the most extreme horror film I have ever seen, though it's nods to the camp in "Poltergeist", "Nightmare on Elm Street", and others make the sheer evil of "Terrifier 3" easy to overlook as it runs. This film is so evil, if everytime it plays it opens a gate to hell, I would still buy another ticket to it. Who knew Art would be the character to bring back some Christmas cheer in this dystopian Western world? Joker, who?

Yeah, Joaquin Phoenix is definitely the Clown Prince of the box office because David Howard Thorton's Art is King.

C.V.R. The Bard 13th/Oct.2k24

[basementmedia]

Terrifier 3 - REVIEW

"Terrifier 3 slices through the competition, delivering killer holiday horror that’s sure to slay the season!"

Terrifier 3 delivers a gory, nostalgic blend of 80s slasher thrills and early 2000s torture horror, making it one of 2024’s standout horror films. Damien Leone masterfully combines practical effects with creative kills, pushing the boundaries of what fans expect from Art the Clown. From the opening moments, where Art gruesomely massacres a family, the film sets a vicious tone, leaning heavily into its Christmas setting to create a jarring contrast between holiday cheer and relentless violence.

David Howard Thornton’s performance as Art the Clown is once again a major highlight. His ability to be both terrifying and eerily playful, without uttering a word, adds a layer of unsettling charisma to the character. Art’s lack of motive or reason for his killing spree only heightens the horror. His mall massacre, where he poses as a Santa Claus and unleashes explosive carnage on unsuspecting shoppers, is one of the film’s most memorable sequences—equal parts absurd and horrifying.

Lauren Lavera returns as Sienna Shaw, anchoring the film emotionally. Her portrayal of Sienna, who is haunted by the trauma of Terrifier 2, offers a complex and compelling take on the “final girl” trope. She’s vulnerable yet determined, grappling with both the supernatural threat of Art and her own inner demons. Sienna’s journey from a traumatized survivor to a fierce warrior fighting back against the forces of evil is a strong throughline for the film. The addition of supernatural lore—particularly the idea that Sienna may be an “angelic” figure destined to combat demonic forces like Art and Victoria—adds new depth to the story, even if it occasionally feels underdeveloped.

Victoria Heyes (Samantha Scaffidi), now possessed and partnered with Art, brings a disturbing new dynamic to the franchise. Her transformation into Art’s accomplice allows the film to explore even darker territory, culminating in one of the most grotesque sequences involving rats, a tube, and a blowtorch. The interplay between Art and Victoria adds a supernatural edge that gives the film a fresh layer of menace, though some elements of this mythology feel slightly disjointed at times.

The practical effects are truly impressive, with inventive and graphic kills that will satisfy fans of extreme horror. Leone’s direction has clearly evolved, with the cinematography feeling more polished compared to the previous films. Wide shots highlight the scale of the violence, while tight close-ups amplify the claustrophobia and tension. However, there are moments where the sound design falls flat, particularly in action-heavy scenes, and the score could use more intensity to match the film’s relentless pace.

Despite these minor technical shortcomings, Terrifier 3 is a brutal, nightmarish thrill ride that will please die-hard horror fans. The film manages to strike a balance between being nostalgically gruesome and pushing the franchise forward with new characters and supernatural lore. Catch it in theaters while the crowds are still packed—it’s the kind of film that’s best experienced with a room full of people squirming in their seats.

Final Score: 8/10

[crownedinkcomix]

Terrifier 2 may run a bit long, but it stands as the franchise’s most competent entry yet. This installment benefits from a more polished screenplay that smoothly integrates dramatic scenes and meaningful character development, letting the story progress without heavy-handed exposition. Here, for the first time, we follow a clear protagonist with a discernible arc, unlike the disjointed structures of All Hallows' Eve, Terrifier, and even Terrifier 3, which feel more like vehicles for Art the Clown’s horrific antics than coherent stories. Dropping the grainy, pseudo-VHS filter of earlier installments, Terrifier 2 also improves visually, moving away from effects that previously felt unconvincing and sometimes even cheesy.

In addition to refining the script, Terrifier 2 introduces some inventive approaches to horror beyond its usual fare, the standout example being the unsettling Clown Cafe sequence—a moment that diverges from the expected torture porn approach and adds a memorable, surreal layer to the film.

The series’ hallmark “death” sequences remain—extended, brutal scenes that seem more about torturing victims than simply killing them. Yet here they feel more purposeful and less excessive. Instead of existing purely as showcases for the franchise's practical effects, these moments are woven into the narrative with greater intent, supporting the plot rather than overpowering it.

While Terrifier 2 doesn’t reach the heights of a genre masterpiece, nor does it delve into deep themes or provide rich symbolism, nor layered characterization, it’s a step up in quality for the franchise and a worthy entry point for casual viewers intrigued by its cult status.

[specters]

sometimes I'll watch a movie, have a great time, and then read all the bad reviews and feel sooo crazy like it's so lonely being a fun time movie watcher...

[spiralinginbed]

Just here to claim that I am the first person in my city to purchase Terrifier 3 tickets💪

[giveamadeuschohisownmovie]

“Terrifier 3” movie review

Short review

It’s Happy Tree Friends 90% of the time, Insane Clown Posse music video 5% of the time, and actual movie 5% of the time. I give this a 5/10 juggalo ripoffs, whoop whoop.

Long review

Just for context, the only reason why I watched this movie was because my cousin asked if I watched it. I have this reputation as the cousin who loves horror movies, so apparently, I’ve seen every horror movie in existence. Well, I decided to give this movie a watch because my cousin brought it up. And…yeah…this was definitely a movie. Things happened. And then it ended. Yeah.

Okay, I’m just gonna come out and say it. I love horror and I am aware that the genre is 80% terrible. Let’s be real here, there are more shitty horror movies out there then good ones. But that’s fine! Over time, you grow to love even the terrible horror movies. Crappy horror has its own kind of charm. Terrifier 3, though, I couldn’t get into it.

I did not care for this movie at all. Even though it’s replicating the shitty, campy horror movies that I love, I didn’t like how this movie was packaged. It was just so…obnoxious. I think that’s part of the reason why this movie fell flat for me. At least when a series like “Evil Dead” goes campy, it feels genuine. Sam Raimi really is a goofy nerd and it showed in “Army of Darkness”. “Terrifier 3” feels like it was made by a jackass who just wanted to be as gross and horrifying as possible.

I didn’t think it was possible but this movie somehow made gore really boring to watch. Once you get past the initial shock - which is the first minute - there really isn’t that much to the gory scenes. It’s just the director trying to be as gross as possible, to the point that it feels like there’s no stakes in the plot.

I’ll put it like this. The gory scenes in “Saw” were intense because of the set-up of the traps and the portrayal of the victims’ attempts to survive. The gory scenes in “Evil Dead” were hilarious because Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell have good comedic timing. But in both examples, the focus wasn’t necessarily on the gore. The focus was on the lead-up to the gore. And that’s why those movies are more memorable.

“Terrifier 3” has nothing but gore and shitty humor. I’m pretty sure that’s why the gory scenes feel like they go on forever, they were made that way because the movie’s story is thin and the makers are shock jocks. Also, what makes this worse is that the plot is so thin that the movie ends up feeling a lot longer than it should’ve been. By the halfway point, I was ready to leave because the movie was so boring and dull at that point.

Speaking of the plot…really? Did the writers/director just not care? Sienna gets a sword, but the movie doesn’t show her actually getting it. The movie shows all these other characters getting slaughtered…except for the dad and the brother, who were crucial characters. There’s some bullshit about Sienna being a messiah or something. There was a subplot about a true crime podcast that went nowhere. There was a subplot about the clown fucker wanting to be Santa that also goes nowhere. There was an explosion in the mall that ends up just being a footnote in the movie. And…yeah, you get my point about the movie’s lack of a story.

It’s like the makers wanted to do a bunch of skits with the clown fucker, then slapped together a script that met the bare minimum of a story. Because 90% of this movie was just stupid clown skits and over-the-top gore.

I kinda feel offended that my cousin thought I’d like this movie lol. I love horror, but I still got standards. So, yeah, not a huge fan of “Terrifier 3”. Just go watch “Longlegs” again. Or if you want an actual good campy horror movie, watch “Late Night with the Devil”.

P.S. Best part of the movie is Chris Jericho’s random cameo.

[blackcatfilmprod]

Tonight Boys 'n' Ghouls Film Review Podcast reviews Terrifier 3 here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MoRIX8Upm_c

[sweetesttmarie]

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Movie Review | Terrifier 3 (Leone, 2024)

I did not like the first Terrifier and straight up hated the second one, so I was not exactly rushing out to see this, despite its impressive box office and generally positive reception. But I saw Letterboxd user Kai Perrignon refer to Samantha Scaffidi’s performance as having the “Spelvin hunger”, which it turns out is my Manchurian Candidate activation phrase, so I figured I ought to give it a chance. Maybe not during the official Spooky Season, but perhaps in the days after when the stakes of a horror movie being any good are lower. Even if it’s ILLEGAL to watch horror movies after October 31st. So please don’t tell anyone I went to see this. Because I’ll be thrown in movie JAIL.

Shockingly, while this probably will sate those hungry for more of what the first two served up, I actually more or less enjoyed it. I still find Damien Leone’s violence a bit too extreme to gel with the goofiness of the material, and find myself less enamoured than the rest of the planet with David Howard Thornton’s mugging in the guise of Art the Clown, whose actions I cannot bring myself to endorse like the majority of horror fans have done for the simple fact that murder is WRONG. Although I must report that Art and I share a common enemy in his war on Christmas, and I think he rightfully recognizes the evil of the true crime industrial complex, even if I don’t condone his methods.

But where this succeeds that the previous entries don’t is that it is able to couch this violence in actual tension, and translate the extremity into something resembling humour rather than pure mean spirit. Unlike the second film, which holds on the violence for seemingly interminable stretches, this one bothers to do things like cut between different acts, keep things off screen at judicious moments, instead of only rubbing your face in the gore. And even Art’s mugging is more bearable this time around, as it plays more consistently against the reactions of other characters. This also seems to be better shot than the previous film, getting something of a stylistic boost from all the Christmas lights on display.

The last film felt like the work of a child who wanted to eat nothing but chocolate cake, a cruel FX reel instead of an actual movie. This feels like the work of someone who realizes that you need other food groups in your diet, and you need to actually build a movie around your FX sequences for them to work as cinema. Now if we could do something about that criminal 2+ hour runtime, we’d have something.

[bloodsplatteredcinema]

BLOOD SPLATTERED VLOG: TERRIFIER 3 (2024)

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This week The Horror Guru & Count Jackula review Terrifier 3!

The latest entry in Damien Leone's Terrifier franchise which sees Art The Clown return for gory revenge against final girl Sienna Shaw!