It feels like in the last few years horror fans have been spoiled by an endless number of great new slashers — one of those isDamien Leone’sTerrifier 2. The sequel to the cult classic 2016 blood bath quickly became one of the most profitable films of 2022 last Halloween. Now to make the wait forTerrifier 3a little less painful,Terrifier 2is coming back to theaters on November 8, thanks toCineverse and Bloody Disgusting. Leone couldn’t have been happier saying in a statement"
“This year has been unlike anything we could have imagined. To see all the loveTerrifier 2has received and the excitement this release has inspired from fans new and old, is truly beyond words. As a thank you to them and the many people who worked tirelessly on this release, we want to bring it back to the big screen where it belongs. And more than that, while fans eagerly await the release ofTerrifier 3next year, we will be including some special surprises because a year is just too long to wait.”
Art the Clown Is Horror Royalty
What makes theTerrifierfranchise live up to its haunting namesake is Leone’s commitment to old-school blood-soaked gore and madness.Art the Clowninstantly became ahorror iconfor a reason. His traumatizing antics and kills make Freddy and Jason look like child’s play. Especially in the sequel which not only upped the creativelyinsane murders, but the franchise’s disturbingly rich lore as well. The sequel introduced the series’ “final girl” Sienna (Lauren LaVera) who has become a fan favorite among horror lovers. Her battle with Art has hit legendary status, and it’s only going to get crazier withTerrifier 3set to hit theaters inlate 2024. Cameras are expected to roll sometime this winter with LaVera andDavid Howard Thornton’s Art set to return.
‘Terrifier’s a Theatrical Darling
Terrifier 2will be the second re-release for the franchise this year. The first film enjoyed a ton of success in its first wide theatrical run this pastJulymaking over $416,000 worldwide on only a $35,000 budget. It was soaking in thesuccess ofTerrifier 2’s original theatrical runlast year when the epic sequel made $15 million worldwide on a $250,000.
Check out the trailer below and don’t miss your chance to seeTerrifier 2on the big screen on November 8.
