Terrifier 3

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	Lauren LaVera	Sienna
	David Howard Thornton	Art the Clown
	Antonella Rose	Gabbie
	Elliott Fullam	Jonathan
	Samantha Scaffidi	Victoria Heyes
	Margaret Anne Florence	Jessica
	Bryce Johnson	Greg
	Alexa Blair Robertson	Mia
	Mason Mecartea	Cole
	Christine Danielle	Jennifer
	Luciana VanDette	Juliet
	Clint Howard	Smokey
	Bradley Stryker	Eddie
	Daniel Roebuck	Santa
	Chris Jericho	Burke
	Tom Savini	Bystander
	Jason Patric	Michael
	Alex Ross	Mark
	Kailey Hyman	Brooke
	Kellen Raffaelo	Timmy
	Lisa Marie Falcone	Dispatch
	Stephen Cofield	Officer Evans
	Corinne Kelly	Bag Lady
	Joe Falcone	Dean
	Peter Mitchell	Cosplayer

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Director	Damien Leone
Writer	Damien Leone
Producer	Jill Breder, Stephen Conca, Steven Della Salla, Bill Diamond, Lisa Falcone, Phil Falcone, Matthew Helderman, G. Brandon Hill, Jason Leavy, Michael Leavy, Yolanda Macias, Jason Milstein, Brad Miska, Erick Opeka, Priscilla Ross, George Steuber, Luke Taylor
Musician	Paul Wiley
Photography	George Steuber

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My quick rating - 7.1/10 This third installment takes Art the Clown's blood-soaked chaos to a chilling new setting, proving that the horrors of Halloween can spill right into the holiday season. Five years after surviving Art's Halloween massacre, Sienna (Lauren LaVera) and Jonathan (Elliott Fullam) are still haunted by their experiences, clinging to the hope that they can rebuild. But Christmas is no refuge from Art’s relentless violence, and soon, festive cheer transforms into a brutal nightmare. And he isn't alone as Lily has tagged along to help deliver the gruesome fate to seemingly anyone within range. Damien Leone dives fearlessly into holiday horror, delivering scenes packed with carnage and crafted with a grim, unhinged creativity. The gore here is intense, even by Terrifier standards. The practical effects are as gruesome and inventive as ever, with sequences like a deranged dinner scene (reminiscent of An American Werewolf in London) that combine horror with disturbing humor. There’s an artistry to the madness, with the cinematography and effects team working together to create shockingly detailed scenes that are both disturbing and memorable. Leone shows a willingness to push the envelope, ensuring that every scene is a disturbing masterpiece of bloodshed. This time, however, there's an added layer of story to balance the mayhem. The plot doesn't exactly reinvent the wheel, but it explores the trauma Sienna and Jonathan face as they try to move on. Leone has infused just enough story to give us stakes, making Art’s return that much more dreadful. While some of the plot elements are indeed hokey, they add to the charm, capturing the campy spirit of classic holiday horror. Ultimately, Terrifier 3 is unapologetically brutal and doesn’t shy away from shocking its audience. It’s clear Leone and Art the Clown are both here to stay, and Art (David Howard Thornton) has earned his place among modern horror icons. For those who can handle its unrelenting violence, this film is a holiday horror gift. But fair warning: this one's not for the squeamish.

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