Terrifier 3 Director Reveals ‘Greatest Compliment Ever’ About The Movie’s Gore He Got From A Horror Legend

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As a long-time horror enthusiast who’s spent countless sleepless nights huddled under blankets watching gruesome flicks, I can confidently say that Damien Leone’s Terrifier franchise has become one of my all-time favorites. The gory spectacle that is Art the Clown’s reign of terror leaves me in awe, and it’s hard to imagine any movie earning more praise from special effects legend Tom Savini than Terrifier 3.

Speaking about films that use enough fake blood to fill a swimming pool, it’s hard to think of any that might surpass the height achieved by Damien Leone’s Terrifier series. The main character, Art the Clown, who is silent yet carries out escalating acts of gruesome violence, has driven some viewers to exit theater screenings in certain instances. Now, with the shocking sequel Terrifier 3 breaking box office records as the highest-grossing unrated film ever made, the director shared a remarkable compliment he received from legendary special effects artist Tom Savini.

It’s common knowledge among horror enthusiasts that Tom Savini was the mastermind behind many of the most gruesome and graphic horror scenes from the ’80s and ’90s, including some of the most memorable kills from the Friday the 13th series, Creepshow, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, and more. Interestingly, he even made a fun cameo in Terrifier 3, and Leone has stated that this artist gave him and Terrifier the highest compliment.

At the lively Q&A session held at Monster-Mania Con in Philadelphia, as reported by Screenrant, I found myself expressing my deep gratitude to Tom Savini for the profound impact he’s had on my professional journey. His work has undeniably left an indelible mark on me.

Sure thing! We didn’t go over anything related to the movie’s special effects since he wasn’t the one who worked on them this time. However, let me clarify that he’s my idol when it comes to makeup and practical effects. I first encountered him when I was around seven or eight years old, which is when I developed a passion for practical effects and eventually filmmaking. Having him in Terrifier 3 now feels like an incredibly satisfying culmination of that journey for me.

Despite not forming an immediate close bond during the filming of Terrifier 3, Savini and Leone later developed a strong connection on the horror convention circuit. A discussion about genre heroes resulted in the creator of Art the Clown receiving high praise from the co-star of From Dusk Til Dawn.

Here’s how Leone put it:

In the end, as we began to draw near, given that we often team up for such cons, I did manage to spend time with him, and one evening we even dined out together. We were simply discussing the practical effects in our favorite horror films and characters, individuals who inspire us. To put it simply, it was quite enjoyable. However, we didn’t work closely on many projects, but I received the most flattering compliment from him after he watched Terrifier 3. In the lobby, he approached me and said, “Terrifier 3 makes Dawn of the Dead look like a Disney movie.

Tom Savini’s comment about his work not being on par with the “Terrifier” series might seem unexpected given his extensive history with George A. Romero in horror films like “Martin,” “Dawn of the Dead,” “Knightriders,” “Creepshow,” “Two Evil Eyes,” and “Land of the Dead.” Considering he also appeared in the remake of “Dawn of the Dead” by Zack Snyder and directed the 1990 remake of “Night of the Living Dead,” it’s hard to imagine how Savini could make such a comparison with “Bambi.” However, this remark must have brought immense joy to Damien Leone, the creator of the “Terrifier” films.

In his latest television roles, Tom Savini was linked to Stephen King’s works, specifically the successful author Joe Hill. He made appearances in both ‘Locke & Key’ and ‘NOS4A2’. Let’s cross our fingers that he’ll appear again in the fourth ‘Terrifier’ film, which Damien Leone suggests may be the concluding chapter for Art the Clown.

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In a candid discussion, Leone acknowledged that the substantial budget for Terrifier 3 enabled him to achieve intricate gore and special effects, but it also presented challenges. Interestingly, executives from at least one major studio were open to financing and distributing the film if he toned down some graphic scenes. However, the success of this series isn’t attributed to self-censorship; hence, Leone chose to stay true to his independent spirit and created one of the most successful low-budget horror movies yet.

At this moment, Terrifier 3 can be seen in movie theaters. Further details about its digital release and potential streaming availability, potentially around Christmas, will be shared at a later date.

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2024-11-11 22:07