Terrifier 3 Gets New Premiere Date, Continuing A Franchise Tradition

Summary

• Terrifier 3
  is getting an earlier premiere date thanks to Fantastic Fest.
• While it will still arrive in theaters in October,
  Terrifier 3
  will be the opening night film for Fantastic Fest on September 19.
• Director Damien Leone promises a return to the franchise’s roots for the scariest installment yet.

The highly anticipated Terrifier 3 gets a new premiere date, and it is sooner than expected. The Terrifier franchise, which centers around lead character Sienna Shaw and the mystifying Art the Clown, has been one of the unlikeliest success stories in the horror genre in recent years. After a first installment that received a lukewarm reception, Terrifier 2 was an instant triumph, grossing $15.7 million on a production budget of $250,000. This huge success led to a quick renewal for Terrifier 3, which is slated for release on October 11.

Now, Fantastic Fest (via ComicBook.com) reveals that Terrifier 3 will be premiering on the opening day of the festival, which begins on September 19. This continues a tradition for the Terrifier franchise where each installment premieres at a festival before it is officially released to the public. The movie is still scheduled for a traditional release on October 11.

Can Terrifier 3 Continue The Horror Franchise’s Upward Trend?

This Festival Premiere Slot Is Certainly A Good Sign

The Terrifier franchise is currently on the cusp of becoming one of the strongest properties within the horror genre. Even though the first release was mostly subject to criticism, the follow-up, which was released six years after the original, came with a few novel ideas and eye-popping violence. It became a viral sensation among horror fans and eventually stood as one of the most remarkable success stories of the year financially.

Terrifier 2
made headlines for audience members getting sick during screenings due to the extreme gore featured.

Now with Terrifier 3 on its way, more eyes and bigger expectations will undoubtedly be on the series, but there’s every reason to believe the franchise will deliver once again. It’s already been confirmed that David Howard Thornton and Lauren LaVera will return as Art the Clown and Sienna respectively. This already bodes well for Terrifier 3, as these two are part of the franchise’s main appeal and have helped make it so beloved for audiences. It’s also been confirmed that veteran actor Daniel Roebuck will appear as Santa Claus.

In an interview, director Damien Leone promised that Terrifier 3 will be the scariest movie yet. He specifically added that he would like to recapture the creep factor that was present in the original short film, and a return to the franchise’s roots could help increase its appeal. Additionally, Terrifier 3 premiering on the opening day of Fantastic Fest indicates that the organizers and filmmakers are confident the movie will get a good reception. With its premiere set to arrive shortly, critics and audiences won’t have to wait too long to see what’s in store.

Source: Fantastic Fest (via ComicBook.com)