Terrifier 3

 

     If you haven't seen the first two films in this series and have no interest in violent horror, stop reading now. However, if you're in the mood for a gory, violent and fun, yes fun....Terrifier 3 is for you. But you really should start with the first film and follow the misadventures of psycho clown killer, Art the clown.

     Written and directed by Damien Leone, (Dario Argento would be proud) while incredibly violent and drenched in blood, there is element of fun, along with committed performances from David Howard Thornton, Lauren LaVera and Samantha Scaffidi. Mr. Thornton plays the silent clown as a maniacal Charlie Chaplin eliciting laughs along with shrieks and groans. Ms. LaVera reprises her role as the heroine, Sienna Shaw and is quickly earning her place as a genuine scream queen. Ms. Scaffidi reprises her role as  the heroine turned villainess, Victoria Heyes, who just about steals the spotlight from Art.

      The film co-stars Elliott Fullam, Antonella Rose and in smaller roles, Clint Howard, Daniel Roebuck, Jason Patric, and Tom Savini.

       Mr. Leone has a great knack for giving fans of this genre exactly what they want. His production team provides excellent, and sometimes, deliberately cheesy special effects. It's obvious that Mr. Leone's budget grows with each subsequent film. I can't wait to see what he does with the inevitable Terrifier 4.