Terrifier 3
To start off I have to admit I am a sucker for slasher movies, so this review is going to be super biased. So Terrifier 3 if you haven't heard is a stomach curdling gore fest, following a murderous demon clown on a Christmas killing spree. I don't want to spoil too much, but it is a direct continuation of the first two movies, with Lauren La Vera and Elliott Fullam reprising their roles as Sienna and Jonathan Shaw. David Howard Thorton continues his role of Art the Clown, and does an exceptional job as always. Props really have to go out to Director and writer Damien Leone for making this movie, as it is very much a love letter to slasher movies.
Just as the first two, this one really shines with its grotesque and over the top violence. Many of you who know me in my personal life know I have a dream of making a movie that breaks the record for most fake blood used, so seeing the crazy amount used in this movie was an inspiration. One of my favorite parts involved two college kids getting hacked up by a chainsaw in a shower. The first time I saw it I thought to myself “oh man I can't imagine this going on much longer or I might not feel too good.” Now on my fifth time seeing it in theaters I was anticipating that scene because like all the kills it was so stylized and had so much personality. I know that is a bit of a weird way to explain a horror movie kill, but you can tell the person who thought of it and made it really has a love for horror.
I think coming across horror movies that feel as though they are made for fans rather than the fans' money is extremely rare these days. With quick cash grabs and unnecessary sequels to franchised movies, the Terrifier films are an extremely refreshing slasher. Unfortunately this movie is not in theaters anymore but I highly recommend picking it up or renting it. For me this movie is an instant classic, I will never forget seeing it opening night, getting ID'd to get in and convincing my friends to see it with me.
Terrifier 3 and the Terrifier series in general is a 10/10. These instant classics are the gold standard for slasher movies. They are bloody, campy and over the top. If you have not seen them already I recommend getting a group of friends and experiencing this series together.
