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'Terrifier 3' exclusive: Art the Clown scares up a cult horror fandom

Portrait of Brian Truitt Brian Truitt
July 22, 2024Updated July 25, 2024, 3:14 p.m. ET
Silly and sadistic horror villain Art the Clown (David Howard Thornton) is back again in the slasher movie "Terrifier 3" (in theaters Oct. 11). Here's a look at the main characters of the "Terrifier" movies (including an exclusive peek at the new one) plus Art's effect on pop culture.
Silly and sadistic horror villain Art the Clown (David Howard Thornton) is back again in the slasher movie "Terrifier 3" (in theaters Oct. 11). Here's a look at the main characters of the "Terrifier" movies (including an exclusive peek at the new one) plus Art's effect on pop culture.
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After first appearing in 2013's "All Hallows' Eve" and starring in 2018's "Terrifier," the homicidal Art returned in 2022's "Terrifier 2" after being resurrected by a mysterious evil entity.
After first appearing in 2013's "All Hallows' Eve" and starring in 2018's "Terrifier," the homicidal Art returned in 2022's "Terrifier 2" after being resurrected by a mysterious evil entity.
CINEDIGM
Art (David Howard Thornton) starts haunting Sienna Shaw (Lauren LaVera) at a Halloween costume shop in "Terrifier 2."
Art (David Howard Thornton) starts haunting Sienna Shaw (Lauren LaVera) at a Halloween costume shop in "Terrifier 2."
CINEVERSE
The Little Pale Girl (Amelie McLain), Art's sidekick in "Terrifier 2," is an embodiment of the evil entity that possesses the killer clown.
The Little Pale Girl (Amelie McLain), Art's sidekick in "Terrifier 2," is an embodiment of the evil entity that possesses the killer clown.
CINEVERSE
On Halloween night, Sienna (Lauren LaVera) embraces her warrior angel side and decapitates Art in the finale of "Terrifier 2."
On Halloween night, Sienna (Lauren LaVera) embraces her warrior angel side and decapitates Art in the finale of "Terrifier 2."
CINEVERSE
"Terrifier 3" catches up with Sienna (Lauren LaVera) five years after the events of the previous film when she visits her aunt and uncle for Christmas.
"Terrifier 3" catches up with Sienna (Lauren LaVera) five years after the events of the previous film when she visits her aunt and uncle for Christmas.
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Also back in "Terrifier 3": Art the Clown (David Howard Thornton), who returns to Miles County for a holiday killing spree.
Also back in "Terrifier 3": Art the Clown (David Howard Thornton), who returns to Miles County for a holiday killing spree.
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Victoria Heyes (Samantha Scaffidi), the final girl from the first "Terrifier" now possessed by the evil entity, plays a significant role in "Terrifier 3," according to director Damien Leone.
Victoria Heyes (Samantha Scaffidi), the final girl from the first "Terrifier" now possessed by the evil entity, plays a significant role in "Terrifier 3," according to director Damien Leone.
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Art has found cult fandom offscreen, too. Dressed as his movie character, David Howard Thornton smiles into a cell phone while streaming live during a visit to Texas' Wild Wolf Halloween Store in 2022.
Art has found cult fandom offscreen, too. Dressed as his movie character, David Howard Thornton smiles into a cell phone while streaming live during a visit to Texas' Wild Wolf Halloween Store in 2022.
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"Terrifier" characters are also popular cosplay subjects. Mikayla Duke and Zack Stone dress as Sienna Shaw and Art the Clown, respectively, during 2023's Motor City Comic Con in Novi, Michigan.
"Terrifier" characters are also popular cosplay subjects. Mikayla Duke and Zack Stone dress as Sienna Shaw and Art the Clown, respectively, during 2023's Motor City Comic Con in Novi, Michigan.
Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press
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