''Terrifier 3'' is an upcoming

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written and directed by

Damien Leone Damien Leone is a film director, screenwriter, and film producer known for writing and directing ''All Hallows' Eve'' (2013), ''Terrifier'' (2016), and ''Terrifier 2'' (2022), each of which feature his character Art the Clown Art the Clown is ...

. It stars

Lauren LaVera Lauren LaVera (born June 14) is an American actress and stunt performer. She is known for starring as Sienna Shaw in the 2022 slasher film ''Terrifier 2''. Early life LaVera was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Career LaVera's first lead ...

, Elliott Fullam,

David Howard Thornton David Howard Thornton is an American actor. He is known for his role as Art the Clown, a role in which he appeared in ''Terrifier'' (2016), ''Mistress Peace Theatre'' (2020), ''Terrifier 2'' (2022) and '' Bupkis'' (2023). He has had other variou ...

, and

Samantha Scaffidi Samantha Scaffidi is an American actress, writer, and director. She began her career in short films before becoming known for her role as Victoria Heyes in the ''Terrifier'' film franchise—appearing in ''Terrifier'' (2016), ''Terrifier 2'' (202 ...

, who reprise their roles from prior films. The film is a sequel to ''

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'' (2022) and will reintroduce possessed survivor Victoria Heyes in a more prominent role in the series. The third film is centered around

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and is the fourth feature-length film to include the character (after the

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''), in the ''Terrifier'' franchise. The film is scheduled to be released theatrically on October 25, 2024.

Cast

as Sienna Shaw * Elliot Fullam as Jonathan Shaw *

as Victoria Heyes *

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as Burke

Production

Casting

This film will feature the character of Victoria Heyes, the heroine turned villainess of ''

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'' (2016), in a much more prominent role compared to the 2016 film and its 2022 sequel—with

's biggest regret with the first film being leaving her underdeveloped. The original ending of ''Terrifier 2'' set up Victoria's demise in the opening of this film, but Leone deemed it to be too similar to the concept of ''

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'' (2021). While conceptualizing the birthing scene, he decided he wanted to keep Victoria alive and give her significant character development, as he enjoyed working with

. In December 2023, it was confirmed that

was set to appear in ''Terrifier 3''.

Filming

In May 2023, it was announced that ''Terrifier 3'' was expected to begin filming in November or December 2023.

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began in February 2024.

Release

In June 2023,

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acquired the North American distribution rights to the film and set a wide theatrical release, with an exclusive streaming debut on its Screambox service. The film is scheduled to be released theatrically on October 25, 2024.

Sequel

In 2023, Damien Leone spoke about plans for a potential ''Terrifier 4''.

References

External links

* {{Damien Leone 2020s American films 2020s Christmas horror films 2020s English-language films 2024 horror films American black comedy films American slasher films American splatter films Film spin-offs Films directed by Damien Leone Horror films about clowns Terrifier (film series)