As a seasoned horror enthusiast who’s seen more slasher films than I care to remember, I must say that the success of Damien Leone’s “Terrifier 3” is nothing short of astonishing. This unsung hero of the horror genre has managed to outshine even the most well-funded studio productions, all while maintaining an independent spirit that makes it a true delight for fans like me.
As we approach the end of December and look back on the year in cinema, Damien Leone’s Terrifier 3 is likely to stand out as one of the biggest surprises. This is the second sequel in a series focusing on the ruthless slasher Art The Clown (making it the third film if we include the 2013 anthology All Hallows Eve). Remarkably, this horror movie didn’t receive distribution from a major studio and lacked a rating from the MPA at its release. Nevertheless, it has managed to claim the top spot at the box office earlier this month.
It’s astonishing that the box office triumph of Terrifier 3 left many people amazed, as it now stands as the top-grossing domestically theatrical film ever made in history.
The record was celebrated by writer/director Damien Leone, who posted to his personal Instagram account to celebrate the news. The filmmaker wrote,
🎉 Terrifyingly Successful: Terrifier 3 Carved Its Place in Cinema History, Becoming the Most Profitable Unrated Film Ever Made! This impressive feat even outshone the highest-grossing NC-17 films. A massive round of applause to everyone who worked on and distributed this chilling masterpiece! #Terrifier3 🥳✨👍
As a devoted fan, I’m thrilled to share that, as reported by Bloody Disgusting, the film “Terrifier 3” has raked in an impressive $55.1 million globally so far. This staggering total surpasses the earnings of “Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé,” which made a respectable $33 million domestically and $43 million worldwide during its remarkable theatrical run at the end of 2023. To put it into perspective, the concert movie was a record-setter in its own right. But “Terrifier 3” has not only matched but exceeded these figures. Moreover, it’s important to note that this sequel has significantly outgrossed its predecessor, “Terrifier 2,” which earned $10.9 million domestically during its cinema run in 2022. The horror genre seems to be thriving!
The announcement of Terrifier 3‘s latest box office achievement was met with more than just approval from Damien Leone; it also resonated with members of the cast. Among those expressing their joy were Lauren Lavera, reprising her role as Sienna Shaw from Terrifier 2, Elliott Fullam returning as Jonathan Shaw, and David Howard Thornton, who brings Art The Clown to life. Their comments can be found on Damien Leone’s Instagram post, which you can read below:
- laurenlavera: “Congrats, Dame 😊 Congrats everyone!! ❤❤❤”
- davidhowardthornton: “Hell yeah! 🤡👊🤘”
- elliottfullam: ” CONGRATTSSSSS!!!!”
In contrast to both Terrifier and its sequel being chilling, gory spectacles that take place on Halloween, the upcoming third installment, Terrifier 3, switches things around by being set during Christmas. However, what remains consistent is the unsettling actions of the main antagonist, eliciting praise from critics for its unapologetic brutality (Nick Venable of TopMob awarded it a three-and-a-half star review).
If you’re curious about the commotion everywhere, you can catch Terrifier 3 in cinemas across the nation at this very moment – and with Halloween just around the corner on Thursday, it couldn’t be more fitting! By purchasing a ticket, not only will you delve into the horror genre’s annals of box office history, but you’ll also be readying yourself for the anticipated climax of the series that director Damien Leone has hinted at as the “epic” conclusion.
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2024-10-29 15:38