Terrifier 3: Release date, cast, plot and more details explored

Art the Clown from the official poster for Terrifier 3
Art the Clown from the official poster for Terrifier 3 (Image via IMDb)

Terrifier 3, the third installment of the horror-slasher film series directed by Damien Leone, is set to release on October 11, 2024. The film will revolve around its primary antagonist, Art the Clown, portrayed by actor David Howard Thronton.

The story follows Art the Clown, set to return on Christmas Eve to unleash bloodshed and chaos on his unsuspecting victims. The film shall also feature actors such as Lauren LaVera, Daniel Roebuck, Samantha Scaffidi, and more in prominent roles.


When will Terrifier 3 be released?

Terrifier 3 is coming to cinemas this fall on October 11, 2024. Initially, this installment was supposed to be released on October 25, but the release was pushed forward by two weeks. This decision might give audiences more time to savor the film before the Halloween season sets in.

Damien Leone and David Howard Thronton on the sets of Terrifier 3 (Image via @damien_leone /Instagram)
Damien Leone and David Howard Thronton on the sets of Terrifier 3 (Image via @damien_leone /Instagram)

The film will premiere as a theatrical release in cinemas. In June 2023, the distributor Cineverse acquired the rights to release the movie in theatres across North America. It will also be released in Canada, Ireland, the UK, France, Argentina, Brazil, Germany, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, and Denmark throughout October and early November.


Who is the cast of Terrifier 3?

The film has an ensemble cast, with David Howard Thronton reprising his role as Art the Clown. Thronton's venture into portraying antagonists is preceded by his acting in the previous two Terrifier films and his role as the Joker in the television series Nightwing: Escalation.

The film also features actors like Lauren LaVera (Marvel's Iron Fist), Daniel Roebuck (The Fugitive), and Samantha Scaffidi (Demon Hole). Here is a complete cast and character list for the film:

  • David Howard Thronton as Art the Clown
  • Daniel Roebuck as Santa Claus
  • Lauren LaVera as Sienna
  • Chris Jericho as Burke, the security guard
  • Samantha Scaffidi as Victoria Heyes
  • Margaret Anne Florence as Jessica
  • Charlotte McKee as Sarah
  • Sienna Hubert-Ross as Stacy
  • Elliot Fullam as Jonathan Shaw
  • Stephen Cofield Jr. as Officer Evans

Is Terrifier 3 releasing on OTT?

Terrifier 3 will get an OTT release after it does the rounds in theatres. The film will be available on multiple platforms, including an exclusive premiere on Cineverse's streaming service, Screambox.


What is Terrifier 3 about? Plot explored

The plot follows Art the Clown, prepared to wreak havoc and horror on his path during Christmastime. As shown in the teaser, the Clown has tricks up his sleeve with his usual sinister smile in place. Audiences will likely see him masquerading as Santa Claus to carry out more efficient attacks.

Likely, the hints of comedy in the film will slowly evolve into Art the Clown's mania, as depicted in the trailer when he calmly eats Santa's cookies and milk while sitting in front of a disfigured wall.

In 2023, director Damien Leone mentioned that Terrifier 3 would be the scariest and goriest film in the three-part franchise, giving slasher-horror fans much to look forward to.

"That (the film) had a genuinely spooky atmosphere that I'm still proud of. If all goes as planned, part three will be the scariest Terrifier thus far" - Damien Leone said

What to expect from Terrifier 3?

During interviews and promotional events, Damien Leone has given hints about his plan for Terrifier 3 and its impact on the future of the slasher-horror series. He mentioned that the film might lead to the development of a fourth sequel, delving into the making and the villain origin story of Art the Clown.

Lauren LaVera's presence in the cast list also indicates that her character Sienna, who featured in Terrifier 2, is returning to the screens and will certainly play a prominent role in the storyline. Fans might expect to see her as a counter-force of goodness in contrast to the horrors Art the Clown will inflict.

The film may explore Art the Clown's supposed supernatural abilities, including his survival from fatal injuries, regeneration, and unnatural strength. Naturally, the film might bring the mayhem of the asylum from Terrifier 2 into the limelight of the story in an attempt to further showcase Art the Clown's insanity.


The movie shall be released in theatres on October 11, 2024. Fans may also watch the previous two installments of the film series on streaming services like Amazon Prime, Peacock, and Screambox.

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