Art the Clown continues his killing spree in a jolly Christmastime backdrop. It is the third feature film and fourth project within the Terrifier franchise, which began in 2011 with Damien Leone’s short film Terrifier. The Terrifier franchise has made a name for itself in low-budget horror by being excessively gory and gruesome.

At the time of writing, Terrifier 3 boasts an 87% on Rotten Tomatoes with 31 reviews so far. This score is subject to change, as Terrifier 3 is being released to a wider audience beginning on Friday, October 11. Still, critics are loving Terrifier 3 so far, praising its over-the-top nature and the true frights that Terrifier 3 provides. If Terrifier 3’s 87% Tomatometer were not impressive enough on its own, it is even more notable when one understands the records the film has broken.

Terrifier 3 Is The Highest Rotten Tomatoes Score For Damien Leone & 9 Cast

It Is Also A Number Of Actors' First Film

A number of Terrifier 3’s impressive records come from comparing the film to the previous work of its cast and crew. Terrifier 3 has broken the record for being director Leone’s highest-rated movie on Rotten Tomatoes, an honor that was previously occupied by Terrifier 2. In addition to the record for Leone, Terrifier 3 has become the highest Rotten Tomatoes score for nine of its cast . Said cast include David Howard Thornton, Samantha Scaffidi, Chris Jericho, Margaret Anne Florence, Antonella Rose, Sienna Hubert-Ross, Mason Mecartea, Krsy Fox, and Jason Patric.

Cast / Crew Member

Previous Rotten Tomatoes Record High

Damien Leone

Terrifier 2 - 86%

David Howard Thornton

Terrifier 2 - 86%

Samanthan Scaffidi

Terrifier 2 - 86%

Chris Jericho

Dark Match - 86%

Margaret Anne Florence

The Mighty Macs - 47%

Antonella Rose

Fear the Walking Dead (TV Series) - 73%

Sienna Hubert-Ross

She Came from the Woods - 74%

Mason Mecartea

Popular Theory - 57%

Krsy Fox

Little Bites - 70%

Jason Patric

Narc - 84%

Terrifier 3 also came extremely close to a record for Sienna actor Lauren LaVera. Right now, LaVera’s 2023 film The Well comes in just above Terrifier 3 at an 88% score. Even with failing to get this record, however, it is astonishing how Terrifier 3 managed to be the top Rotten Tomatoes score for so many actors, especially given its relatively low budget. These records also do not even for the actors, for whom Terrifier 3 was their first movie. For a relatively low-profile cast, Terrifier 3’s critical success could be a huge boost for their future careers.

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Terrifier 3 Broke The Terrifier Franchise's Rotten Tomatoes Record

Terrifier 3 Even Beat Terrifier 2

Art the Clown carrying a black trash bag in Terrifier 2

Terrifier 3 also broke the record for being the highest-rated film in the Terrifier franchise. 2016’s Terrifier saw mixed reviews with a 58% Tomatometer, but this was followed by huge growth for the franchise in 2022. Terrifier 2 scored a Certified Fresh 86% Tomatometer. While Terrifier 3 is just one percentage point above Terrifier 2, the second film was financially successful and beloved among horror fans, so beating it in any capacity is a feat.

Terrifier Movie

Rotten Tomatoes Score

Terrifier (2016)

58%

Terrifier 2 (2022)

86%

Terrifier 3 (2024)

87%

Overall, these Rotten Tomatoes records are a great sign for the Terrifier franchise. Leone and the Terrifier 4 and beyond. If Terrifier 3’s box office success is to match its Rotten Tomatoes success, the prospect of Terrifier 4 is even more likely than before. Though time will tell whether Terrifier 3 pulls off box office glory or not, these 11 records are a great sign for the franchise’s future.

Terrifier 3 Poster

Your Rating

Terrifier 3
Not Rated
Horror
Release Date
October 11, 2024
Runtime
125 Minutes
Director
Damien Leone
  • Headshot Of Lauren LaVera
    Lauren LaVera
    Sienna
  • Cast Placeholder Image
    David Howard Thornton
    Art the Clown

WHERE TO WATCH

Terrifier 3 follows Sienna and her brother as they attempt to move past the traumatic events of Art the Clown's Halloween massacre. As they embrace the Christmas season, Art reemerges, intent on turning their holiday into a nightmare, continuing his reign of terror.

Writers
Damien Leone
Studio(s)
Dark Age Cinema, Fuzz on the Lens Productions
Distributor(s)
Cineverse
Main Genre
Horror