2024 has been a notably scary year due to the high number of horror movies released, but Terrifier 3 might top them all. This franchise follows the brutal Art the Clown, a serial killer with no backstory, who kills purely out of urge. This lack of motivation makes him and the Terrifier movies even more terrifying than typical slashers.
While other horror films like Alien: Romulus will also debut later in 2024, Terrifier 3 seems poised to be as frightening as, or even more terrifying than, its predecessors. Following the success of Terrifier 2, which is one of the most violent films ever made, Art the Clown’s return in Terrifier 3 has generated significant anticipation. Director Damien Leone has hinted at a “whole new level of horror madness,” suggesting the sequel will escalate the terror.
In the Terrifier 3 teaser trailer, Art the Clown, dressed as Santa Claus and holding an ax, stands ominously with a bloodied appearance. A little girl stands behind him, but the trailer leaves her fate ambiguous, hinting at her murder. The film’s use of childhood and Christmas themes in a disturbing context may make it even more unsettling than the previous installments.
Even with other exciting horror films still to come in 2024, none seem likely to match the gore of Terrifier 3. While many upcoming horror movies will focus on psychological and supernatural elements, Terrifier 3 stands out for its extreme violence. The franchise is known for its overwhelming bloodshed and Art the Clown’s disturbingly original methods. The intense violence will probably make Terrifier 3 one of the scariest horror films of 2024, especially for those sensitive to such content.
