As a dedicated horror enthusiast who’s seen more than my fair share of blood-curdling flicks, I wholeheartedly endorse these recommendations for those who, like me, can’t get enough of the terrifying antics of Art the Clown from the Terrifier series.
The slasher movie genre is still alive and kicking, with a good deal of credit given to the success of the Terrifier franchise. Writer and director Damien Leone’s 2017 original became a modest cult favorite but 2022’s Terrifier 2 made its sadistic harlequin, Art the Clown (David Howard Thornton), one of the scariest horror movie villains of the modern day, if not all time.
In 2024, prepare for another round of chilling encounters as Terrifier 3 hits the big screen! Actress Lauren LaVera takes on the role of Sienna Shaw in this anticipated horror movie. For those who love the macabre charm of creepy clown films, Terrifier 3 promises to keep your adrenaline pumping with its brutal and intense B-movie scenes. Here are some horror movies similar to Terrifier that might quench your thirst for gore and suspense.
All Hallows’ Eve (2013)
Director: Damien Leone
Starring: Mike Gianelli, Katie Maguire
What it’s about: A trick-or-treater brings home a mysterious VHS tape containing a trio of increasingly strange and horrifying stories.
If you enjoy the Terrifier series, it’s definitely worth checking out All Hallows’ Eve. This lesser-known horror movie was where Art the Clown, played by Mike Gianelli, first gained recognition. In this anthology film, Art serves as the link between each segment.
How to watch All Hallows’ Eve
- Stream All Hallows’ Eve on AMC+
- Stream All Hallows’ Eve on Tubi
- Rent or buy All Hallows’ Eve on Amazon
- Buy All Hallows’ Eve on Blu-ray on Amazon
Hell Fest (2018)
Director: Gregory Plotkin
Starring: Amy Forsyth, Reign Edwards
Main Idea: A band of youthful companions unwittingly step into a chilling, horror-inspired gathering, where genuine fear lurks around the corner.
You might want to consider watching Hell Fest if you’re a fan of the Terrifier films, as both series share similar themes involving unsuspecting partygoers and a terrifying killer on Halloween, with added appeal from a guest appearance by horror legend Tony Todd.
How to watch Hell Fest
- Stream Hell Fest on Peacock
- Rent or buy Hell Fest on Amazon
- Buy Hell Fest on Blu-ray on Amazon
Haunt (2019)
Director: Scott Beck, Bryan Woods
Starring: Katie Stevens, Will Brittain
What it’s about: A group of friends find an extreme haunted house attraction that proves to be a little too real.
If you’re a fan of the Terrifier movies, you might want to give Haunt a try. Written by the same creators as A Quiet Place, this film delivers another chilling horror experience, albeit with a bit less gore than Terrifier. However, it more than makes up for it with its gripping suspense.
How to watch Haunt
- Stream Haunt on Amazon Prime
- Stream Haunt on Tubi
- Buy Haunt Blu-ray on Amazon
Wrong Turn (2003)
Director: Rob Schmidt
Starring: Eliza Dushku, Desmond Harrington
As a gamer, I’d say: Found myself stranded in a dense forest after a car wreck, little did I know this was just the beginning of my survival tale.
If you’re a fan of the Terrifier series, you might find Wrong Turn appealing as well, since it places its characters in remote locations inhabited by sinister, gruesome antagonists, much like how our protagonists found themselves trapped in parts of the city with Art in the original Terrifier movie.
How to watch Wrong Turn
- Stream Wrong Turn on Amazon Prime
- Buy Wrong Turn on Blu-ray on Amazon
Halloween II (1981)
Director: Rick Rosenthal
Starring: Donald Pleasance, Jamie Lee Curtis
Moments following his terrifying pursuit, Michael Myers pursues Laurie Strode to a hospital, where he continues his deadly rampage.
If you’re a fan of the Terrifier movies, you might want to consider watching Terrifier 2. In this film, Sienna Shaw, a contemporary final girl figure, finds herself linked in an eerie way to Art the Clown, much like how Laurie Strode discovers her connection to Michael Myers in Halloween II, the sequel to John Carpenter’s iconic slasher film.
How to watch Halloween II
- Stream Halloween II on AMC+
- Stream Halloween II on Peacock
- Rent or buy Halloween II on Amazon
- Buy Halloween II on Blu-ray on Amazon
The Collector (2009)
Director: Marcus Dunstan
Starring: Josh Stewart, Andrea Roth
Title Synopsis: A reformed burglar, now working as a handyman, aims to carry out another job at his latest client’s residence. However, upon arrival, he realizes that someone else has already broken in and turned the house into a labyrinth of fear.
If you enjoy the macabre style and gruesome killings of the Terrifier movies, then The Collector’s gripping storyline and the menacing, yet mute antagonist who devises ingenious death traps using household items, is definitely worth a watch.
How to watch The Collector
- Stream The Collector on Amazon Prime
- Stream The Collector on Tubi
- Buy The Collector on Blu-ray on Amazon
Laid To Rest (2009)
Director: Robert Hall
Starring: Bobbi Sue Luther, Kevin Gage
Overview: A young woman suffering from amnesia, along with a group of unfamiliar individuals, unite to confront a menacing figure in a mask.
If you’re a fan of the Terrifier series, here’s another must-see horror film that features similar gruesome kills and an iconic villain: The original Terrifier, although initially underappreciated, has garnered acclaim in the horror community for its visceral kill scenes, much like Laid to Rest, which brings back its central antagonist, ChromeSkull, for more mayhem.
How to watch Laid to Rest
- Rent or buy Laid to Rest on Amazon
- Buy Laid to Rest on Blu-ray on Amazon
In A Violent Nature (2024)
Director: Chris Nash
Starring: Ry Barrett, Andrea Pavlovic
Main Theme: Following the theft of a locket that holds his tranquil spirit, John comes back to life with an unyielding determination to recover it, regardless of who might cross his path.
If you’re a fan of the Terrifier movies, you might appreciate In a Violent Nature, which, unlike its fast-paced counterpart, offers a distinctive perspective as it follows a silent killer on a killing spree. The film’s creative kills could even challenge the artistic prowess showcased in the Terrifier series. It’s available with a Shudder subscription for your viewing pleasure.
How to watch In a Violent Nature
- Stream In a Violent Nature on AMC+
- Rent or buy In a Violent Nature on Amazon
- Buy In a Violent Nature on Blu-ray on Amazon
Wolf Creek (2005)
Director: Greg McLean
Starring: John Jarratt, Nathan Phillips
What it’s about: Three friends traveling through Australia are taken captive by a crazed pig hunter.
If you’re a fan of the Terrifier movies, you might find Wolf Creek intriguing too, as its main antagonist, Mick Taylor, shares some similarities with the clown character. While Mick Taylor is more chatty, both characters exhibit deeply disturbing and sadistic behavior without any apparent reason.
How to watch Wolf Creek
- Stream Wolf Creek on Amazon Prime
- Stream Wolf Creek on Pluto TV
- Stream Wolf Creek on Plex
- Buy Wolf Creek on Blu-ray on Amazon
Inside (2007)
Director: Alexandre Bustillo, Julien Maury
Starring: Alysson Paradis, Béatrice Dalle
Main Plot Summary: A pregnant widow finds herself in distress when a mysterious woman intrudes into her household, asserting her desire to take possession of the unborn child.
If you’re a fan of the Terrifier series, you might want to give the French film, Inside, a watch. Similar to Terrifier 3, this Christmas horror flick doesn’t hold back on its graphic and intensely violent scenes, offering a blood-drenched viewing experience.
How to watch Inside
- Buy Inside on DVD on Amazon
The Saw Movies (2004-Present)
Director: James Wan, Darren Lynn Bousman, David Hackl, Kevin Greutert, Michael Spierig, Peter Spierig
Starring: Tobin Bell, Shawnee Smith
What it’s about: Kidnapped people find themselves forced to partake in life-threatening challenges.
If you’re a fan of the Terrifier series, you might also enjoy the Saw movies: Although not a slasher in the same vein as Terrifier, the Saw franchise is renowned for its intense gore and villain who conceals himself behind a grotesque clown mask.
How to watch the Saw Movies
- Stream the Saw movies (1-7) on Max
- Stream the Saw movies (1-7) on Peacock
- Stream Jigsaw on Netflix
- Stream Spiral on Hulu
- Stream Saw X on Starz
Dead Alive (1992)
Director: Peter Jackson
Starring: Timothy Balme, Diana Peñalver
Main Topic: A mysterious virus transmitted through a bite from a Sumatran rat-monkey affects the mother of a New Zealander, causing the inhabitants around her to transform into ferocious, hunger-driven creatures as the illness propagates.
If you’re a fan of the Terrifier movies, you might want to consider watching Peter Jackson’s classic zombie comedy, Dead Alive (or Braindead), as it shares a similar over-the-top gore and madness that Terrifier enthusiasts typically enjoy.
How to watch Dead Alive
- Rent or buy Dead Alive on Amazon
- Buy Dead Alive on Blu-ray on Amazon
Stitches (2012)
Director: Conor McMahon
Starring: Ross Noble, Tommy Knight
In essence: A clown, inexplicably brought back to life after being killed, embarks on a quest for vengeance against those who were responsible for his death as kids.
If you’re seeking a film similar to the Terrifier series, featuring a sinister clown villain but with a slightly less intense atmosphere, consider giving the overlooked Irish comedy-horror movie, Stitches, a watch.
How to watch Stitches
- Stream Stitches on Amazon Prime
- Stream Stitches on Tubi
- Buy Stitches on Blu-ray on Amazon
If the Terrifier movie do not terrify you like other horror fans, maybe these will do the trick.
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