As a seasoned movie enthusiast who’s witnessed the rise and fall of countless film franchises, I must say, the trajectory of the “Terrifier” series is nothing short of extraordinary. From its humble beginnings as a micro-budgeted short film to now potentially dethroning a big-budget blockbuster like Joker 2, it’s a tale that makes even the most cynical of us believe in the power of indie horror.
The initial release weekend was no joke, and it seems the situation could grow even more challenging for the film as its second week approaches. On the brighter side, Art the Clown from “Terrifier 3” must be feeling quite smug because there’s a high probability that the third installment of the brutal horror series will surpass Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker in box office success with an impressive debut.
By the Deadline, estimates predict that “Terrifier 3” will earn at least $11 million this weekend. Industry experts and analysts suggest that the opening could potentially exceed this figure. If it does, it would surpass “Joker: Folie à Deux,” provided the latter experiences a drop of over 70% in its second weekend. However, if “Joker” only declines by 70%, it’s projected to earn $11.2 million, which is off its unexpectedly lower opening gross of $37 million. But indications point towards “Joker” sequel experiencing a steeper decline due to its “D” CinemaScore, negative word of mouth, and underwhelming weekday box office earnings as of Tuesday.
As a movie reviewer, I must say, despite predictions suggesting that Terrifier 3 might underperform, this is still an impressive leap for the indie horror series. Initially released in 2018 on a meager budget of only $36,000, the original Terrifier managed to secure a limited theater release and earned a remarkable $419,007 worldwide. The first film not only covered its costs but also quickly established itself as a cult classic, ensuring the arrival of Terrifier 2.
Terrifier Began as a Mirco-Budgeted Short Film
Damien Leone, the director, initially introduced Art the Clown (portrayed by David Haward Thronton) in a 2006 short film titled “The 9th Circle.” Later, he reintroduced the character in another short film named “Terrifier” in 2011. These shorts were eventually compiled into an anthology movie called “All Hallow’s Eve.” Seven years later, the story around Art the Clown became more cohesive. The 2018 film centered on Tara Heyes (played by Jenna Kanell) and her sister Victoria (Samantha Scaffidi), who found themselves as victims of this notorious serial killer on Halloween. Critics had mixed opinions about the movie, but it garnered a 58% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. However, fans were captivated by the brutal nature of Art the Clown and were particularly impressed by the central gory death scene in the film.
As a passionate cinephile, I’ve been eagerly anticipating the return of Art the Clown in “Terrifier 2.” A year has passed since our last encounter, and this time, it’s Halloween night once more. We rejoin Victoria, but she’s not alone – Sienna Shaw (Lauren LaVera) and her younger brother Jonathan (Elliott Fullam) join the mix, along with a fresh batch of potential victims.
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2024-10-10 00:32