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- jordanoconnor-61332
- Oct 22, 2024
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I've seen parts 1 and 2 and applauded this take on a new horror character to stand up with Freddy Kruger. The dark humor and crazy creative kills continue in part 3, but at times I felt that Art was mimicking himself and was too self aware and appreciative, rather than organically funny. (Like in the sun glasses scene in part 2).
The female companion to Art was interesting but I grew tired of her and she seemed to interfere with Art at times.
The special effects gore is off the chart and surprisingly realistic. I see part 3 as a worthy effort to explore some other avenues, but risks sending the overall concept on a detour that could easily end the series. I enjoyed parts 1 and 2 more. The last scene which lays some foundation for #4 looks like a good start. The producers have a goose that has laid some golden eggs, they need to be careful not to kill it.
The female companion to Art was interesting but I grew tired of her and she seemed to interfere with Art at times.
The special effects gore is off the chart and surprisingly realistic. I see part 3 as a worthy effort to explore some other avenues, but risks sending the overall concept on a detour that could easily end the series. I enjoyed parts 1 and 2 more. The last scene which lays some foundation for #4 looks like a good start. The producers have a goose that has laid some golden eggs, they need to be careful not to kill it.
While the dialogue has never been top notch, and does 't have to be, especially the dialogues with Jonathan were beyond cringe this time around.
The movie delivered on the mindless slasher trope but I can't shake the feeling the extra budget went to marketing instead of actually trying to make a better movie.
The second movie had a scene that crossed a certain boundary and I was expecting the third installment to do at least the same, or more. It did add new things to Art's repertoire but it didn't have the same effect on me.
A lot more happened off screen that diminished the "in your face" attitude the first two movies had. And I'm not talking about a certain scene that went amiss towards the end, that was most likely the only bit of actual storytelling that took place and left the audience guessing.
No, probably budget cuts to.... Leave more money on the table for marketing.
The movie delivered on the mindless slasher trope but I can't shake the feeling the extra budget went to marketing instead of actually trying to make a better movie.
The second movie had a scene that crossed a certain boundary and I was expecting the third installment to do at least the same, or more. It did add new things to Art's repertoire but it didn't have the same effect on me.
A lot more happened off screen that diminished the "in your face" attitude the first two movies had. And I'm not talking about a certain scene that went amiss towards the end, that was most likely the only bit of actual storytelling that took place and left the audience guessing.
No, probably budget cuts to.... Leave more money on the table for marketing.
- stantarius
- Oct 31, 2024
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Too long, too disjointed, and more like a collection of random ideas strung together with duct tape. Sure, the practical gore effects are o.k. But beyond that? It's a hot mess. The plot is nonexistent, the messianic arc for Sienna Shaw feels forced, and continuity has taken a backseat to shock value. It's as if Leone's trying to ride the wave of the franchise's success by throwing every half-baked idea at the screen, hoping something sticks. Unfortunately, the only thing that sticks is the blood. Art delivers another night to dismember, but as far as coherent storytelling goes? Don't bother looking for it here. It's not horror, it's a lazy bloodbath that thinks shock value is a substitute for storytelling.
- labradovicrobert
- Oct 20, 2024
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For gorehounds, Damien Leone's 2016 offering 'Terrifier' was a bloody good time. A violent splatter-fest that didn't try to be anything other than that, it followed Art the Clown on a murderous Halloween night rampage. It's follow-up, 2022's 'Terrifier 2,' was an improvement in almost every regard: bigger, funnier and bloodier. Both films were met with critical acclaim (from a certain kind of critic, that is) and did good business at the box office. Self-funded, Leone's first two 'Terrifier' films are gruesome, grisly, grand guignol masterpieces. Can 'Terrifier 3' live up to its predecessors?
The third instalment in the franchise once again follows everyone's favourite mute psychopath, Art the Clown. It is Christmastime and, united with his newly-birthed head (watch the second film for this to make any semblance of sense) and resplendent in a Santa costume, Art embarks on another killing spree. Meanwhile, Sienna Shaw- the heroine from 'Terrifier 2'- is trying to move on with her life, after her close shave with the fiendish clown five years earlier. Art, however, has other plans for Sienna.
'Terrifier 3' is not an insightful movie. It doesn't have a message, or explore any themes, or contain satirical weight. Leone isn't interested in that. He isn't trying to make 'It Follows,' or 'Smile,' or 'Rosemary's Baby.' He doesn't want to make a horror with depth and nuance. He is out to make a spectacle of splatter; a celebration of blood, guts and gore. He aims to out-do other horror directors by upping the ante when it comes to carnage, by throwing everything, including the kitchen sink and the plumber, at viewers in an attempt to provide thrills and chills. He succeeds.
Armed with a bigger budget than before, Leone crafts a brilliantly brutal festival of the extreme that is a worthy addition to the 'Terrifier' franchise. It is wilder, funnier and darker than its predecessors. Over-the-top and excessively bloody, if you expect Leone to operate within the confines of what is traditionally called 'good taste,' you'll be in for a bitter disappointment. He doesn't just push boundaries, he beats them up and breaks them down, with a hatchet to the head and a screwdriver to the spleen.
Having said that, scenes that don't feature any violence are generally hammy, lacking power or momentum. While Sienna is still a compelling character, Leone's often awkward dialogue and cliched characterisation means the film has a tendency towards the dull when Art, and his accomplice Victoria, aren't on screen. Although handled better than in the first two films, these moments- which are the bulk of the narrative, really- underscore the fact that Leone's strengths lie not with narrative or characterisation, but with creative, insane bloodshed.
Which, thankfully, the film is full of. The practical effects and make-up are breathtakingly gruesome, and the action sequences are fabulously unhinged and brutal- yet funny. The film is reminiscent of Sam Raimi's 'Evil Dead 2', successfully balancing extreme bloodshed with dark comedy. While not as accomplished or as consistently amusing as Raimi's film, it's still hauntingly hilarious, full of unexpected moments of macabre madness.
Moreover, Olga Turka's production design is commendable, effectively contrasting violence with an innocuous Christmastime aesthetic. Leone and director of photography George Steuber's cinematography also impresses, compounding the film's suspenseful atmosphere. Paul Wiley's score is similarly effective at generating dread and mood, and the whole affair is well-edited, meaning that, even in its weaker moments, it doesn't drag.
As in the first two, the film's main strength lies with David Howard Thornton's incredible performance as Art the Clown. His is a masterpiece of physicality, as if Buster Keaton were reincarnated via some evil ritual. Thornton's background as a mime aids him immeasurably, and he portrays the sadistic killer's perverse glee and menacing mirth with aplomb. Over the three films, Thornton has created one of the best horror characters in years; his performance alone should have viewers clamouring for a 'Terrifier 4.'
Lauren LaVera also impresses in the role of Sierra, demonstrating the character's underlying trauma quite effectively. Although she has many awkward lines to deliver, she does so well, making for a compelling protagonist. Samantha Scaffidi is great in the all-too-small role of Victoria, Art's accomplice, while Antonella Rose and Margaret Anne Florence do fine work as Sierra's cousin and aunt, respectfully. Additionally, Daniel Roebuck leaves a positive impression as a doomed Santa impersonator, as does Alexa Blair Robertson as a podcaster. (Horror fans will also take note that the great Tom Savini makes an appearance, albeit in a blink-and-you'll-miss-it cameo).
In conclusion, Damien Leone's 'Terrifier 3' is a bloody, brutal and brilliant horror comedy, brimming with the macabre menace the franchise is known for. Featuring remarkable practical effects and make-up, as well as an emotive score and fine cinematography, it is a wild ride from start to finish. Full of over-the-top violence, and boasting a terrific central performance from David Howard Thornton, 'Terrifier 3' is scarily good.
The third instalment in the franchise once again follows everyone's favourite mute psychopath, Art the Clown. It is Christmastime and, united with his newly-birthed head (watch the second film for this to make any semblance of sense) and resplendent in a Santa costume, Art embarks on another killing spree. Meanwhile, Sienna Shaw- the heroine from 'Terrifier 2'- is trying to move on with her life, after her close shave with the fiendish clown five years earlier. Art, however, has other plans for Sienna.
'Terrifier 3' is not an insightful movie. It doesn't have a message, or explore any themes, or contain satirical weight. Leone isn't interested in that. He isn't trying to make 'It Follows,' or 'Smile,' or 'Rosemary's Baby.' He doesn't want to make a horror with depth and nuance. He is out to make a spectacle of splatter; a celebration of blood, guts and gore. He aims to out-do other horror directors by upping the ante when it comes to carnage, by throwing everything, including the kitchen sink and the plumber, at viewers in an attempt to provide thrills and chills. He succeeds.
Armed with a bigger budget than before, Leone crafts a brilliantly brutal festival of the extreme that is a worthy addition to the 'Terrifier' franchise. It is wilder, funnier and darker than its predecessors. Over-the-top and excessively bloody, if you expect Leone to operate within the confines of what is traditionally called 'good taste,' you'll be in for a bitter disappointment. He doesn't just push boundaries, he beats them up and breaks them down, with a hatchet to the head and a screwdriver to the spleen.
Having said that, scenes that don't feature any violence are generally hammy, lacking power or momentum. While Sienna is still a compelling character, Leone's often awkward dialogue and cliched characterisation means the film has a tendency towards the dull when Art, and his accomplice Victoria, aren't on screen. Although handled better than in the first two films, these moments- which are the bulk of the narrative, really- underscore the fact that Leone's strengths lie not with narrative or characterisation, but with creative, insane bloodshed.
Which, thankfully, the film is full of. The practical effects and make-up are breathtakingly gruesome, and the action sequences are fabulously unhinged and brutal- yet funny. The film is reminiscent of Sam Raimi's 'Evil Dead 2', successfully balancing extreme bloodshed with dark comedy. While not as accomplished or as consistently amusing as Raimi's film, it's still hauntingly hilarious, full of unexpected moments of macabre madness.
Moreover, Olga Turka's production design is commendable, effectively contrasting violence with an innocuous Christmastime aesthetic. Leone and director of photography George Steuber's cinematography also impresses, compounding the film's suspenseful atmosphere. Paul Wiley's score is similarly effective at generating dread and mood, and the whole affair is well-edited, meaning that, even in its weaker moments, it doesn't drag.
As in the first two, the film's main strength lies with David Howard Thornton's incredible performance as Art the Clown. His is a masterpiece of physicality, as if Buster Keaton were reincarnated via some evil ritual. Thornton's background as a mime aids him immeasurably, and he portrays the sadistic killer's perverse glee and menacing mirth with aplomb. Over the three films, Thornton has created one of the best horror characters in years; his performance alone should have viewers clamouring for a 'Terrifier 4.'
Lauren LaVera also impresses in the role of Sierra, demonstrating the character's underlying trauma quite effectively. Although she has many awkward lines to deliver, she does so well, making for a compelling protagonist. Samantha Scaffidi is great in the all-too-small role of Victoria, Art's accomplice, while Antonella Rose and Margaret Anne Florence do fine work as Sierra's cousin and aunt, respectfully. Additionally, Daniel Roebuck leaves a positive impression as a doomed Santa impersonator, as does Alexa Blair Robertson as a podcaster. (Horror fans will also take note that the great Tom Savini makes an appearance, albeit in a blink-and-you'll-miss-it cameo).
In conclusion, Damien Leone's 'Terrifier 3' is a bloody, brutal and brilliant horror comedy, brimming with the macabre menace the franchise is known for. Featuring remarkable practical effects and make-up, as well as an emotive score and fine cinematography, it is a wild ride from start to finish. Full of over-the-top violence, and boasting a terrific central performance from David Howard Thornton, 'Terrifier 3' is scarily good.
- reelreviewsandrecommendations
- Oct 18, 2024
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Me and my wife both enjoy the terrifier movies. We finally had some time to watch the third tonight, it was not as good as I was hoping. I'll start with the positives. The first is this movies budget must've been the most by far, and it shows. It had some very creative horror scenes. The acting was great as well. I also enjoyed the run time, I thought that 2 hours was a good amount of time. Now for some negatives in my opinion. I thought that it was odd that terrifier didn't have the little girl in this movie and they decided to go with the other girl. I also personally don't like Christmas movies. The third act seemed very rushed. I may be in the minority here, but I feel as though the second movie was the best out of the three. This one had great shock value but the story was not up to par.
Listen: I'm not traditionally a gore guy. So when my girlfriend asked me to watch the first two Terrifiers to get ready for this one, I was not too excited. Turns out I love ALL of them. But this one, Terrifier 3, is special. I mean it when I say I haven't laughed that hard in a theater in a long time. Leave it to art the clown's deviant ridiculousness to make me smile! It is so over the top, so batshit, to the point that the kills become some creative and intentionally hilarious that I can't hold it in anymore. He's a truly special villain because he's as scary as he is funny. That's very hard to do. And Damien Leone struck gold with art the clown. He's the 2020's slasher hero no questions asked. And this franchise will go down as one of horror's greatest. If you're a horror fan you definitely need to watch all of them. They each have their own identity. The 3rd one is my favorite even though the second might be the best and has the most classic scenes. So so fun!
- trentagardner
- Oct 10, 2024
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- MurkySalem
- Oct 12, 2024
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Now that we've set the stage, Terrifier 3 makes history-not just for its exaggerated, gory kills or shocking gimmicks, but because it's actually enjoyable for me. Usually, bigger budgets don't mean better, but when passionate, talented filmmakers get involved and hire an editor who knows their craft, it makes all the difference. Good pacing can elevate even the goriest horror. Art the Clown is just as hilarious and terrifying as ever, but Victoria's wild performance stole the show-she's more terrifying than Art. Lauren LaVera, as Sienna, gives it her all, portraying raw PTSD. She might just be the most traumatized final girl ever. Shockingly, I'm now hyped for Terrifier 4.
- EvanparkerT
- Oct 10, 2024
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This movie was exactly that, a GORROR (not horror) movie and not much else. The younger crowds will appreciate the practical effects sans any story what so ever. There is none, particularly in this blender frack of a movie.
Terrifer 3 gave about 5-7 minutes of a back story that told us very little. There is a bit more of the sy/fy nonsense or supernatural nonsense that clouds things up maybe leading us to a prequal or a headache. I am not sure which.
Leone needs to take a step back and realize there is a way to make less gore more horrific. This movie is like that one hooker who gave it away free as she came clamouring up to your car completely naked. In other words, what's next if everything is just given to you in spades?
Terrifier 4, god forbid, lol should have a title as opposed to the generic whatever 4 or whatever 5. TERRIFIER 4EVER CARNAGE or 4TUNATELY TERRIFIED...yadda yadda.
We need a new(er) story and we need to be frightened along the journey. We know you know practical effects and how to spill blood and guts but do you REALLY know how to TERRIFY us using half of what you used this last time...although it would be to a greater affect?
I loved Terrifier and I did appreciate Terrifier 2, although something was missing. Terrifier 3 had an opportunity to wrap everything up with a pretty bow (pardon the pun) but did nothing of the sort. Why not do a Director's cut where you eliminate everything but the gore and carnage. You'd still get about an hour for such a movie which might be better than the convoluted story we did get with the full version.
This is definitely a horror/gorror movie for the younger connoisseurs in the 14-20 age range. Sometimes less is more which is difficult to explain to some people. Personally I give this movie a .5 which is half of one point although I averaged out my rating with the first two in the series. I'll tell you what, if Dommy Leone doesn't tighten it up a bit and take this movie series more seriously he's going to ruin it all.
90 minutes not 125.
Less unnecessary gore and more build up and tension. You don't need the brightest bulb in the pack for every gore scene. Also, using your imagination as a viewer is a good thing. T3 lacked any of that. If the next part can shake off it's...all in your face regardless of your face's thoughts...then perhaps the series can have a rebirth with a part 5 sometime around 2030.
Terrifer 3 gave about 5-7 minutes of a back story that told us very little. There is a bit more of the sy/fy nonsense or supernatural nonsense that clouds things up maybe leading us to a prequal or a headache. I am not sure which.
Leone needs to take a step back and realize there is a way to make less gore more horrific. This movie is like that one hooker who gave it away free as she came clamouring up to your car completely naked. In other words, what's next if everything is just given to you in spades?
Terrifier 4, god forbid, lol should have a title as opposed to the generic whatever 4 or whatever 5. TERRIFIER 4EVER CARNAGE or 4TUNATELY TERRIFIED...yadda yadda.
We need a new(er) story and we need to be frightened along the journey. We know you know practical effects and how to spill blood and guts but do you REALLY know how to TERRIFY us using half of what you used this last time...although it would be to a greater affect?
I loved Terrifier and I did appreciate Terrifier 2, although something was missing. Terrifier 3 had an opportunity to wrap everything up with a pretty bow (pardon the pun) but did nothing of the sort. Why not do a Director's cut where you eliminate everything but the gore and carnage. You'd still get about an hour for such a movie which might be better than the convoluted story we did get with the full version.
This is definitely a horror/gorror movie for the younger connoisseurs in the 14-20 age range. Sometimes less is more which is difficult to explain to some people. Personally I give this movie a .5 which is half of one point although I averaged out my rating with the first two in the series. I'll tell you what, if Dommy Leone doesn't tighten it up a bit and take this movie series more seriously he's going to ruin it all.
90 minutes not 125.
Less unnecessary gore and more build up and tension. You don't need the brightest bulb in the pack for every gore scene. Also, using your imagination as a viewer is a good thing. T3 lacked any of that. If the next part can shake off it's...all in your face regardless of your face's thoughts...then perhaps the series can have a rebirth with a part 5 sometime around 2030.
After watching the first two films... I was so excited to see this sequel!
I was hoping it'd be as good as the first two and turns out that Terrifier 3 is better than it's predecessors.
This film is truly not for those who do not like gore as this is the most disgusting and brutal Terrifier film yet!
Seeing Sienna Shaw (Lauren LaVera) back is great and once again she shines as the modern bad-ass final girl!
David Howard Thornton "terrifies" once again as Art The Clown, he truly does give me the creeps! Wouldn't want to be killed by this guy XD
I am very happy to be part of the first reactions to this brilliant film, truly a 10/10 and you should totally see it when it's out in theatres!
DISCLAIMER: I just want to say that some other reviewers have been saying this film (and franchise in general) is just violence against women.
First of all, it is not. Men get killed in gruesome ways just the same. The other reviewers have also said that anyone who enjoys this are "depraved" and are assuming only the teenagers are watching this "trash"
I don't think these people understand that there are more adults that watch these type of films over teens. They also don't seem to understand what opinions is either. I just want to say... don't feel ashamed for liking these type of films, they are slashers and are just films. You are not sick "disgusting" or "depraved" You like what you like and you should be allowed to enjoy these films without feeling guilty or ashamed.
I was hoping it'd be as good as the first two and turns out that Terrifier 3 is better than it's predecessors.
This film is truly not for those who do not like gore as this is the most disgusting and brutal Terrifier film yet!
Seeing Sienna Shaw (Lauren LaVera) back is great and once again she shines as the modern bad-ass final girl!
David Howard Thornton "terrifies" once again as Art The Clown, he truly does give me the creeps! Wouldn't want to be killed by this guy XD
I am very happy to be part of the first reactions to this brilliant film, truly a 10/10 and you should totally see it when it's out in theatres!
DISCLAIMER: I just want to say that some other reviewers have been saying this film (and franchise in general) is just violence against women.
First of all, it is not. Men get killed in gruesome ways just the same. The other reviewers have also said that anyone who enjoys this are "depraved" and are assuming only the teenagers are watching this "trash"
I don't think these people understand that there are more adults that watch these type of films over teens. They also don't seem to understand what opinions is either. I just want to say... don't feel ashamed for liking these type of films, they are slashers and are just films. You are not sick "disgusting" or "depraved" You like what you like and you should be allowed to enjoy these films without feeling guilty or ashamed.
- thetailshouse
- Sep 20, 2024
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This is the third installment of the Terrifier film franchise. This movie had a bigger production budget that surpassed the combined budgets of the first two films. They filmed this on a budget of 2 million dollars. You can tell by the improvements and quality of the film, bigger budgets results in more effects. Now as for this installment without giving any spoilers, this film does surpass its previous two films in hardcore violence and gruesome deaths, which is to be expected given the fact its Art the Clown, not Mr. Rodgers. I know many have come down on this film for the excessive violence especially towards women. If you look at thrasher films like Friday The 13th, A Nightmare on Elm Street, or any in that genre mostly the targets of those films have been female leads. The Terrifier films is no exception. Now given how film has progressed with technology and special effects it makes the death scenes more gorey and violent which really is no different from films in that genre back in the 1980's where this slasher genre really got its launch in my opinion. Is Art over the top? Yes of course he is, but that is the trademark of this Franchise. Now as for the film, the plot is typical, and somewhat predictable. They do expand the character of Victoria better in this film. They also have actors you might recognize such as Clint Howard and Jason Patrick who played Michael in the Lost Boys, so that is a plus. This film relies on its violence to carry the film, but I would like the plot to be more developed in the next installment. You can reduce the gore and focus on development which would not hurt this film, but recreating blood baths no matter how imaginary they are become dull over time and audiences become desensitized. I gave this film 6 out of 10. Now people who hate on this film for the reasons I mentioned earlier, remember this is the Terrifier franchise and you have seen from the previous installments what you're in for with this film. If you despise these type of films simply do not watch them, they are not for everyone, that is why we all have the freedom to choose what to view. Now I agree this film should be for mature audiences, not children. If you have parents that allow their young children to watch these types of films, then they are more terrifying than Art the Clown. Overall the film is all right, but a better focus on the plot will keep this film from reaching the status of so many other slasher films in that genre. Art the Clown is the new guy on the scene, but remember he was actually introduced in film many years ago, and now is just building steam. Let's build on his status with better stories, and then he will be the true slasher film icon of this era.
- atomicjeff-41850
- Oct 7, 2024
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- jemajor-11340
- Oct 14, 2024
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- minteerleland
- Oct 16, 2024
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As the third film in the series, Terrifier 3 is good but (why does it feel needless to say "needless to say") the weakest of the three films. We still get Art The Clown wreaking havoc all over with extreme graphic violence, but it just doesn't seem as powerful this time. Part of that is that in the first two films, there was some sort of method to Art's madness -- by chance, Art ran into Tara (in "Terrifier") and Sienna (in "Terrifier 2") and that chance meeting kicked everything into gear. And of course, in "Terrifier 2" we learn that Art's encounter with Sienna was *not* totally random, and that she and Art have a deeper connection. And all the violence flows from these encounters. In "Terrifier 3", everything just seems much more random. Art just shows up someplace and KAPOW! Even the opening segment (which will likely make casual viewers who are expecting a "fun clown movie" run screaming from the theater), is completely unrelated to anything else. Much of the film just doesn't have the same feel, it almost feels forced.
There is a lot of good, though -- Lauren Lavera is great as the Sienna, trying desperately to get her life together. David Howard Thornton continues to be the single scariest clown in the history of movies. The storyline is pushed forward -- although not as much as you might expect. And when the movie finally gets down to its core story -- Art vs Sienna -- it absolutely ROCKS. And, of course, the level of graphic violence is exactly what you'd expect, and the practical special effects continue to be out of this world.
Solid recommendation from me. But temper expectations. As I mentioned, a good chunk of the victims are random so you won't feel as invested. Leone tries to make a couple of sequences the "big scene" to try to compete with the "big set piece" from the first two films (won't spoil them, but IYKYK!) and does not succeed. And the movie doesn't really have an ending, it just sort of "stops" and pretty much announces a Part 4 to find out what happened.
There is a lot of good, though -- Lauren Lavera is great as the Sienna, trying desperately to get her life together. David Howard Thornton continues to be the single scariest clown in the history of movies. The storyline is pushed forward -- although not as much as you might expect. And when the movie finally gets down to its core story -- Art vs Sienna -- it absolutely ROCKS. And, of course, the level of graphic violence is exactly what you'd expect, and the practical special effects continue to be out of this world.
Solid recommendation from me. But temper expectations. As I mentioned, a good chunk of the victims are random so you won't feel as invested. Leone tries to make a couple of sequences the "big scene" to try to compete with the "big set piece" from the first two films (won't spoil them, but IYKYK!) and does not succeed. And the movie doesn't really have an ending, it just sort of "stops" and pretty much announces a Part 4 to find out what happened.
- stevesinger-2001
- Oct 10, 2024
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Let's start this off by saying, I liked the first two. The first one was ROUGH, and showed off its low budget and humbleness. Second one was great, was striking that perfect balance of shock, gore, and comedy. Third one... Too much shock, for shock sake, and not as much comedy.
The major issue here is weirdly too much backstory and "LORE", they're trying to add rules and logic to everything, while also being cheeky fun. The lore is convoluted and confusing. You can't be like; eh don't think too much about it, and then dedicate a quarter of this film to the logic behind the Art Demon.
Then there's the "SHOCK VALUE" of this one which was more TEENAGE REBELLION than genuine shock. "Isn't it crazy the melted face lady is masturbating with a shard of glass?" "Am I pushing your buttons Christians with this ham-fisted blasphemous JESUS symbolism?" Eh, just lost the tastefulness and subtly. There was shock, in the other two, for sure, but it was never so juvenile and basic.
Everything else was fine, not great. The gore was way better, they remembered humans have layers inside of them, and you don't see as much hollow cavities with really floppy and rubbery shells like in the first two.
If you missed it in theaters, not that big of a deal.
The major issue here is weirdly too much backstory and "LORE", they're trying to add rules and logic to everything, while also being cheeky fun. The lore is convoluted and confusing. You can't be like; eh don't think too much about it, and then dedicate a quarter of this film to the logic behind the Art Demon.
Then there's the "SHOCK VALUE" of this one which was more TEENAGE REBELLION than genuine shock. "Isn't it crazy the melted face lady is masturbating with a shard of glass?" "Am I pushing your buttons Christians with this ham-fisted blasphemous JESUS symbolism?" Eh, just lost the tastefulness and subtly. There was shock, in the other two, for sure, but it was never so juvenile and basic.
Everything else was fine, not great. The gore was way better, they remembered humans have layers inside of them, and you don't see as much hollow cavities with really floppy and rubbery shells like in the first two.
If you missed it in theaters, not that big of a deal.
I have so much respect for Damien Leone. He wants to do his movies, HIS way. And he found a way to do it. Also, the gore effects are top tier. They take it seriously, and do it right: minimal to no CGI. This is how it should be done.
He also said he wanted to make this more brutal and offensive than the previous installment. Was it? Yeah. Did he succeed? OH yeah. But was he TOO successful? Some would argue yes. And regretfully, I MIGHT be one of them.
I really liked and appreciated his film. It's everything he said it would be, and more. He said the opening scene would be extreme, and it was. He delivers everything he promised and more. But, and this is coming from a horror buff and gore hound, he may have went too far with this one. I both loathe and respect how far Damien Leone goes with this one. He has full creative control, and damn, he makes even the most seasoned and desensitized horror fan (such as myself) feel uncomfortable with this one. But it also makes us kind of wonder if we have limits after all. Maybe that's a good thing, maybe not. All I know is that I felt very uncomfortable during a couple scenes, and was even a bit nauseous. And I thought I had a stomach of steel.
My second biggest complaint was that Art wasn't as funny as he was in the second movie. Yes, he has some GREAT moments in this one. Especially what he constantly does to a character during the film's climax, despite how serious and intense the scene was. And yeah, David Howard Thornton's miming experience definitely is still apparent in this film, and I don't think anyone could do the character better. But still, I found this one too serious, and sort of failed to balance the acrobatic art of balancing humor with horror as well as the previous installment did. There definitely were some humorous moments, but most of them in the second half just didn't register because the nature of the second half was just too heavy and sadistic.
A lot of people are complaining of a lack of story. I disagree. There's plenty of story AND character development. More is revealed about the nature of Art and "The Pale Girl." The story goes places, and the ending leaves so many questions. There is definitely a story. Anyone who says otherwise is probably expecting a storyline on the same level as say, Game of Thrones or Breaking Bad. Let's be honest with ourselves folks, we're not here for the bleeding story.
It's good. But it's definitely not for everybody. And if you want to see it out of morbid curiosity, if the second movie was too much, you should definitely avoid this one.
EDIT: After further reflection, I found that I cannot stop thinking about this film. Also, I had to raise my rating from a 7 to an 8, and then eventually, from an 8 to a 9 without even seeing it a second time. It's still an incredibly disturbing film to watch, even for someone like me, but I now accept that I love it. It's so effective and well made I respect the hell out of it. And what a cliffhanger!!! Fans of any of the previous 4 films (yes, 4 films, not two) in which Art the Clown makes an appearance, should at the very least be satisfied with this one.
He also said he wanted to make this more brutal and offensive than the previous installment. Was it? Yeah. Did he succeed? OH yeah. But was he TOO successful? Some would argue yes. And regretfully, I MIGHT be one of them.
I really liked and appreciated his film. It's everything he said it would be, and more. He said the opening scene would be extreme, and it was. He delivers everything he promised and more. But, and this is coming from a horror buff and gore hound, he may have went too far with this one. I both loathe and respect how far Damien Leone goes with this one. He has full creative control, and damn, he makes even the most seasoned and desensitized horror fan (such as myself) feel uncomfortable with this one. But it also makes us kind of wonder if we have limits after all. Maybe that's a good thing, maybe not. All I know is that I felt very uncomfortable during a couple scenes, and was even a bit nauseous. And I thought I had a stomach of steel.
My second biggest complaint was that Art wasn't as funny as he was in the second movie. Yes, he has some GREAT moments in this one. Especially what he constantly does to a character during the film's climax, despite how serious and intense the scene was. And yeah, David Howard Thornton's miming experience definitely is still apparent in this film, and I don't think anyone could do the character better. But still, I found this one too serious, and sort of failed to balance the acrobatic art of balancing humor with horror as well as the previous installment did. There definitely were some humorous moments, but most of them in the second half just didn't register because the nature of the second half was just too heavy and sadistic.
A lot of people are complaining of a lack of story. I disagree. There's plenty of story AND character development. More is revealed about the nature of Art and "The Pale Girl." The story goes places, and the ending leaves so many questions. There is definitely a story. Anyone who says otherwise is probably expecting a storyline on the same level as say, Game of Thrones or Breaking Bad. Let's be honest with ourselves folks, we're not here for the bleeding story.
It's good. But it's definitely not for everybody. And if you want to see it out of morbid curiosity, if the second movie was too much, you should definitely avoid this one.
EDIT: After further reflection, I found that I cannot stop thinking about this film. Also, I had to raise my rating from a 7 to an 8, and then eventually, from an 8 to a 9 without even seeing it a second time. It's still an incredibly disturbing film to watch, even for someone like me, but I now accept that I love it. It's so effective and well made I respect the hell out of it. And what a cliffhanger!!! Fans of any of the previous 4 films (yes, 4 films, not two) in which Art the Clown makes an appearance, should at the very least be satisfied with this one.
- Amthermandes
- Oct 25, 2024
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Gory? Yes
good? No
if i wanted to watch gore for 2 hours straight i would just chill at home watching gore videos. I get that it's supposed to be horror and gory but this movie just dragged. It's overrated garbage in my opinion. I have a very open mind when it comes to all movies and ive never rated something a 1 star before but i left the theatre feeling annoyed that i even wasted my time and sat through this. The story line was bad, there's no humor or anything redeeming about this film. Save yourself some money and don't watch this...unless you're into watching people die for 2 hours straight & there being no actual plot other than that.
If scary movies aren't your thing, chances are that you are likely going to hate this thin, blood-soaked piece of independed cinema. But if you are a fan of traditional slasher flicks with creative kills and satisfying performances, this might just become your favourite one so far.
There isn't too much going on in the film plot-wise. In fact, a description of Terrifier 3's plot wouldn't be much longer than a summary of one Friends episode. Instead of answering the questions from the previous installment, the movie just brings up even more questions for the now-confirmed sequel, which may unsatisfy some fans, but at the same time already creates hype for Terrifier 4.
Production values are miles ahead of the previous films and it is pleasing to se Damien Leone improve so much in his craft.
As for the period before the release of the film, I personally think some of the marketing choices were a bit over-the-top, such as the release of an official hot-line, but that doesn't diminish the quality of the movie itself.
Overall, the movie is an improvement over the previous installments and it will definetely satisfy you if you are a Terrifier/slasher fan.
There isn't too much going on in the film plot-wise. In fact, a description of Terrifier 3's plot wouldn't be much longer than a summary of one Friends episode. Instead of answering the questions from the previous installment, the movie just brings up even more questions for the now-confirmed sequel, which may unsatisfy some fans, but at the same time already creates hype for Terrifier 4.
Production values are miles ahead of the previous films and it is pleasing to se Damien Leone improve so much in his craft.
As for the period before the release of the film, I personally think some of the marketing choices were a bit over-the-top, such as the release of an official hot-line, but that doesn't diminish the quality of the movie itself.
Overall, the movie is an improvement over the previous installments and it will definetely satisfy you if you are a Terrifier/slasher fan.
- spoilertalks
- Oct 8, 2024
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I had a palpable feeling of dread while watching "Terrifier 3", but I'm not sure if that was because of the movie itself, or because of my experiences watching the first two movies: I bailed on "Terrifier" during the hacksaw scene because it was making me feel sick. I went back and watched it in preparation for the second one, which ended up making the first look tame. "Terrifier 2" made me feel genuinely distressed in one scene, like somebody had filmed one of my nightmares. If this third entry was going to top that, I thought, I didn't know if I could handle it.
Funnily enough, it really didn't top it. Nothing in this one made me feel as anxious as the first sequel.
I guess where they did raise the bar was in terms of budget. This series has been a really surprising success story, so this one has the biggest budget yet.
I can't believe how much things have changed. When I was a teen in the 2000s, kids went to Saw and Final Destination and Hostel movies for a shock and a giggle at some graphic violence. And some of those movies were panned by critics for their violence, eg. I have never forgotten David Stratton giving zero stars to "Hostel" because he was "repelled by it".
The Terrifier series makes all those movies look like episodes of "Sesame Street". I remember how surprised I was when I saw that the majority of critics gave the first film a positive review. Luckily Stratton had retired by then, it would have given him a heart attack.
This is how much things have changed: I had a rep for being a gorehound in high school, and as I've already said, I quit on watching "Terrifier" the first time. Now it seems like average high school kids are watching this stuff. Does the average kid today have a stronger stomach than a gorehound from twenty years ago? What caused this change? I have often wondered if the increase in sex in TV shows is a result of the cable networks trying to compete with the porn that seemingly everyone watches constantly these days. Is horror movies becoming this much more violent a result of the actual footage of real-life gore we have available to us now, perhaps more easily available than it was in my youth? Or is it that kids have grown up watching that stuff from ever younger ages, so they've arrived in their teens much more hardened than we were?
You see, to me Terrifier is more interesting as a sign of the times than as a film series. I watched it, admittedly, out of curiosity of how much further it was going to push the envelope. I do appreciate the way Damien Leone is sort of able to conjure a kind of nightmarish atmosphere at least some of the time, and the music is also good. I thought the movie held itself back with some unnecessary plot points and call-backs to the previous ones that weren't really necessary. One of the returning characters, in particular, didn't really seem to add anything and I'm not sure why he was in it.
It still kept me entertained for most of its length.
Funnily enough, it really didn't top it. Nothing in this one made me feel as anxious as the first sequel.
I guess where they did raise the bar was in terms of budget. This series has been a really surprising success story, so this one has the biggest budget yet.
I can't believe how much things have changed. When I was a teen in the 2000s, kids went to Saw and Final Destination and Hostel movies for a shock and a giggle at some graphic violence. And some of those movies were panned by critics for their violence, eg. I have never forgotten David Stratton giving zero stars to "Hostel" because he was "repelled by it".
The Terrifier series makes all those movies look like episodes of "Sesame Street". I remember how surprised I was when I saw that the majority of critics gave the first film a positive review. Luckily Stratton had retired by then, it would have given him a heart attack.
This is how much things have changed: I had a rep for being a gorehound in high school, and as I've already said, I quit on watching "Terrifier" the first time. Now it seems like average high school kids are watching this stuff. Does the average kid today have a stronger stomach than a gorehound from twenty years ago? What caused this change? I have often wondered if the increase in sex in TV shows is a result of the cable networks trying to compete with the porn that seemingly everyone watches constantly these days. Is horror movies becoming this much more violent a result of the actual footage of real-life gore we have available to us now, perhaps more easily available than it was in my youth? Or is it that kids have grown up watching that stuff from ever younger ages, so they've arrived in their teens much more hardened than we were?
You see, to me Terrifier is more interesting as a sign of the times than as a film series. I watched it, admittedly, out of curiosity of how much further it was going to push the envelope. I do appreciate the way Damien Leone is sort of able to conjure a kind of nightmarish atmosphere at least some of the time, and the music is also good. I thought the movie held itself back with some unnecessary plot points and call-backs to the previous ones that weren't really necessary. One of the returning characters, in particular, didn't really seem to add anything and I'm not sure why he was in it.
It still kept me entertained for most of its length.
I honestly can't believe the reviews this piece of absolute trash is getting !
If the film was a piece of toilet paper, I wouldn't use it to cleanse myself.
If this is what 'horror' films have become, I have zero hopes for the future of it genre.
Literally nothing more than a gore fest of terrible special effects and stupid storyline.
It's bad, and I mean REALLY bad. How it even made cinemas is probably the 8th wonder of the world. There can't surely be anyone out there that enjoys this type of manure.
Please stop allowing garbage like this to ever reach our screens, thank you, from the normal and sane folk on planet earth !!!!!
If the film was a piece of toilet paper, I wouldn't use it to cleanse myself.
If this is what 'horror' films have become, I have zero hopes for the future of it genre.
Literally nothing more than a gore fest of terrible special effects and stupid storyline.
It's bad, and I mean REALLY bad. How it even made cinemas is probably the 8th wonder of the world. There can't surely be anyone out there that enjoys this type of manure.
Please stop allowing garbage like this to ever reach our screens, thank you, from the normal and sane folk on planet earth !!!!!
First I'll start by saying that I don't remember much about the previous terrifies, so it's quite possible the storyline in part 3 makes sense, but I didn't enjoy the whole supernatural vibe and f elt it went way over the top like "It" did. Maybe that's a characteristic of killer-clown movies. I also found some of the storyline a bit confusing. For example, I have no idea how the opening scene fits into the film. Seems it's there to simply show some gore. That said, I did enjoy the gore throughout the film and thought there could be even more (perhaps much was cut out in editing).
Overall, I liked the film, but based on my previous ratings, it looks like part 2 was my favorite. I'm not particularly looking forward to part 4 given my dislike of the part 3 storyline, so I'll likely catch it on a streaming platform rather than the movie theatre.
Overall, I liked the film, but based on my previous ratings, it looks like part 2 was my favorite. I'm not particularly looking forward to part 4 given my dislike of the part 3 storyline, so I'll likely catch it on a streaming platform rather than the movie theatre.
- jordan2240
- Oct 10, 2024
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I'm really glad to see Terrifier 3 have a theatrical release. Each movie has had a bigger budget, bigger cast and bigger set pieces than the last and seeing Art the clown in cinema hallways has been a real treat.
The first Terrifier had a grainy, low budget feel that added to the overall, 70s exploitation vibe and for me that was a huge part of my enjoyment of the movie.
The 2nd had a plot, some character development and created some mythos around Art.
This instalment expands that mythos, reintroduces characters from the last movie and provides some unbelievably gruesome and gory set pieces. It goes a bit too hard on the religious imagery, it's not very subtle but I guess that's in keeping with the whole franchise. Ain't nothing subtle about it.
I'm a huge fan. A horror buff and a seasoned gore hound. There were a couple of points I found myself with my hand over my mouth.
Once again Lauren LeVera is very good and once again David Howard Thornton is phenomenal. He really is a fantastic talent.
Loved the cameo from Tom Savini. Legend of the genre.
If you are not a horror fan, this probably won't be your cup of tea and even if you are, you'd do well to work up to a franchise like Terrifier. It's nasty, it's mean, it's gory, it's ultra violent, it's disgusting, it's menacing, it's harrowing, it's completely over the top and it's fantastic.
The first Terrifier had a grainy, low budget feel that added to the overall, 70s exploitation vibe and for me that was a huge part of my enjoyment of the movie.
The 2nd had a plot, some character development and created some mythos around Art.
This instalment expands that mythos, reintroduces characters from the last movie and provides some unbelievably gruesome and gory set pieces. It goes a bit too hard on the religious imagery, it's not very subtle but I guess that's in keeping with the whole franchise. Ain't nothing subtle about it.
I'm a huge fan. A horror buff and a seasoned gore hound. There were a couple of points I found myself with my hand over my mouth.
Once again Lauren LeVera is very good and once again David Howard Thornton is phenomenal. He really is a fantastic talent.
Loved the cameo from Tom Savini. Legend of the genre.
If you are not a horror fan, this probably won't be your cup of tea and even if you are, you'd do well to work up to a franchise like Terrifier. It's nasty, it's mean, it's gory, it's ultra violent, it's disgusting, it's menacing, it's harrowing, it's completely over the top and it's fantastic.
- davidwalker-94471
- Oct 24, 2024
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If you like this movie, you're sick in the head and should get checked out by a professional. There's no plot, no dialogue, just torture porn. This movie is actually a good representation of our modern culture that glorifies personalities like Art the Clown, then we wonder why we have so many mass shootings and serial killers. This isn't art, this is just an attempt to shock people with blood and gore in a sick and twisted way, notwithstanding children as well. This movie should be boycotted. Research articles will be done in the future on American society, and how we let this degeneracy get this far under the guise of "art". Disgusting.