Terrifier: Who plays Clown Art?

Thanks to a weak response to “Joker: Folie a Deux,” the unrated horror film “Terrifier 3” opened in the No. 1 position in theaters this weekend – so another clown can beat the more famous one. The film, which opened in 2,514 theaters, grossed $8.1 million on its opening day.

Fans of the film have a renewed interest in its villain, Art the Clown, who first appeared in the 2013 film All Hallows' Eve.

What is “Terrifier”?

“Terrifier” is a 2016 horror film written and directed by Damien Leone. The film is about two sisters – played by Jenna Kanell and Samantha Scaffidi – who become the target of a serial killer named Art the Clown.

In addition to his early appearance in “All Hallows' Eve,” the original “Terrifier” film has now spawned sequels “Terrifier 2” and “Terrifier 3.”

Who is Art the Clown?

Art the Clown is the main antagonist in the “Terrifier” series, his own Freddy/Jason/Pennywise etc. The serial killer often attacks and tortures his victims in particularly brutal, painful and frightening ways. His facial features are distorted by prosthetics, resulting in exaggerated and unnatural facial expressions.

Who plays Art the Clown?

David Howard Thornton played Art the Clown in “Terrifier”, “Terrifier 2” and “Terrifier 3” as well as in “Mistress Peace Theater” and “Bupkis”.

The actor told USA Today on Friday that he was honored to be a part of a horror film character. “For Art to be so accepted into the cultural zeitgeist was fantastic for us,” Thornton said. “We could never have imagined something like this when we made the first film (“Terrifier”) in 2015. We were a low-budget independent film: 'Who knows if anyone will see this?'”

Thornton took on the role of Mike Giannelliwho played Art the Clown in the 2013 anthology film “All Hallows' Eve” as well as two previous short films: 2008's “The 9th Circle” and a 2011 short film also called “Terrifier”, the footage of which is featured in ” All Christmas Eve.”

Is “Terrifier” streaming?

The original “Terrifier” is available to stream with a subscription on Peacock. “Terrifier 2” is available on Amazon Prime Video, while “Terrifier 3” was released on October 11, 2024 and is currently playing in theaters.