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Terrifier 3

Terrifier 3 is a 2024 American independent supernatural slasher film written, edited, produced, and directed by Damien Leone.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Terrifier 3 is a 2024 American independent supernatural slasher film written, edited, produced, and directed by Damien Leone. It is the sequel to Terrifier 2 and the third installment in the Terrifier film series, following Sienna Shaw as Art the Clown returns during the Christmas season.

Plot

The film is set around Christmas and continues the story of Sienna Shaw as she tries to rebuild her life after the events of the previous film. Art the Clown returns with a new accomplice, Victoria Heyes, and targets Miles County again.

Production

Terrifier 3 was made as an independent horror film with Damien Leone serving as writer, director, editor, and co-producer. Rotten Tomatoes lists Bloody Disgusting and Dark Age Cinema as production companies.

Release

The film opened in U.S. theaters on October 11, 2024, and later streamed on November 26, 2024. Rotten Tomatoes also lists a December 24, 2024 re-release date.

Reception

The film received generally positive coverage in the sources provided and became a major box-office success, with Rotten Tomatoes listing a U.S. gross of $50.5 million.

Key facts

  • It is the third film in the Terrifier series and a sequel to Terrifier 2.
  • Damien Leone directed, wrote, edited, and co-produced the film.
  • The film stars David Howard Thornton, Lauren LaVera, Elliott Fullam, and Samantha Scaffidi.
  • The story is set around Christmas and follows Art the Clown's attacks in Miles County.
  • The film was released theatrically on October 11, 2024, and for streaming on November 26, 2024.
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Canadian context

Terrifier 3 is relevant to Canadian viewers as part of the internationally distributed horror franchise, with availability depending on Canadian theatrical, streaming, and home-entertainment release windows.

Frequently asked questions

What is Terrifier 3 about?
It follows Sienna Shaw as Art the Clown returns during Christmas and terrorizes Miles County again, this time with Victoria Heyes as an accomplice.
Who directed Terrifier 3?
Damien Leone directed Terrifier 3 and also wrote and edited it.
When was Terrifier 3 released?
It was released theatrically on October 11, 2024, and on streaming on November 26, 2024.
Is Terrifier 3 a sequel?
Yes. It is the sequel to Terrifier 2 and the third installment in the Terrifier film series.
Who stars in Terrifier 3?
The film stars David Howard Thornton, Lauren LaVera, Elliott Fullam, and Samantha Scaffidi.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terrifier_3
    Supports: Basic film identification, release year, series position, cast, and plot overview.
  2. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/terrifier_3
    Supports: Director, writers, distributor, production companies, release dates, runtime, and box-office gross.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27911000/plotsummary/
    Supports: Plot summary and Christmas setting.
  4. Wikipedia — https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terrifier_(film_series)
    Supports: Franchise context and reception within the series.
  5. USA Today — https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2024/10/12/terrifier-3-horror-movie-spoilers/75549888007/
    Supports: Setting, plot details, and continuity with previous film.