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Terrifier
2018 84 min United States of America 18+
★5.9
Horror
Director: Damien Leone
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Description
A maniacal clown named Art terrorizes three young women on Halloween night and everyone else who stands in his way.
Budget:
$35,000
US Gross:
$339,946
Worldwide:
$421,798
Starring
Jenna Kanell
Actor
Samantha Scaffidi
Actor
David Howard Thornton
Actor
Awards
1 win & 5 nominations total
Key opinion
Terrifier is widely recognized by critics and audiences as a technically impressive, brutal slasher that thrives on practical effects and a standout performance by Art the Clown. While fans of the genre praise its dedication to 1980s aesthetics and relentless gore, critics often point to its thin plot, minimal character development, and thin narrative structure as significant weaknesses.
| Acting | David Howard Thornton's physical, mime-inspired performance creates an iconic and genuinely terrifying villain. | |
| Production | The practical effects and makeup work are exceptionally high-quality, successfully evoking a nostalgic 1980s grindhouse aesthetic despite a limited budget. | |
| Screenplay | The film succeeds as a visceral, straightforward splatter experience for gore enthusiasts, but lacks the narrative depth or thematic complexity to satisfy those seeking a structured story. | |
| Pacing | The minimalist, episodic structure works for some as a tension-building showcase of violence, while others feel it causes the pacing to drag and makes the film feel like a stretched-out short. |