Art the Clown captivated the world of horror with the 2016 release of Terrifier. His iconic horror performance by David Howard Thorton as Art the Clown, coupled with a creative and gruesome murder, left his horror fans wanting more. Damien Leone is back once again as a writer, director, producer, editor and make-up his artist. Here in “Terrifier 2,” Leone has improved nearly every aspect of filmmaking. His meticulous management of the film and the return of Howard Thorton as Art the Clown has resulted in a film that is a house of horrors for nearly two and a half hours. “Terrifier 2” opens in select theaters on October 6, 2022.
“Terrifier 2” isn’t aiming for the stars. It shoots galaxies. Leone and his company have pushed this film to its absolute limits. The killings are simply disgusting, the body count is high, and Art the Clown’s characters are even more fleshed out. That being said, this movie isn’t a home run. There’s a lot to love here as a horror-his fan, but this ambitious film has a few flaws.
Leone and his special effects team are the true heroes of Terrifier 2. The kills here are simply amazing on points. Every imaginable body part can and will be dismantled by Art the Clown. It looks frighteningly real every time. You can really feel every dismemberment, every slash, every sting the art victim receives.Makeup here The talent of his team and the special effects team is incredible and acclaimed all over the world worthy of There are so many examples of disgusting use of blood and gore that would seem unconvincing if it fell into the hands of a team with less makeup and effects.
David Howard Thorton transforms Art the Clown from horror villain to horror icon. Although he never speaks in either film, his physical performances, eye movements and silent presence are truly impressive. The art is the perfect balance between silent killers (Michael Myers, Jason Voorhees) and charismatic killers (Freddy Krueger, Chucky). When he’s murdering his victims, he’s downright terrifying. But Leone’s script and Thorton’s physical performance create hysterical and dark comical moments throughout the film.
“Teripher 2” is an improvement in all aspects of filmmaking compared to the first. The cinematography looks slightly better, considering the movie’s budget is much more than the original’s measly $100,000. The cast is much larger than the original’s smaller cast, and most of the actors feel more experienced. In addition to the improved acting of the cast, the story of “Terrifier 2” has also improved significantly. The first, “Terrifier,” felt like a feature-length short film, essentially an 84-minute compilation of Art stalking and killing people. “Terrifier 2” actually has a narrative throughline and character arc.
Speaking of improving acting skills, Lauren Ravella (as Sienna) is pretty good. Through LaVera’s empathetic and charismatic performance, you really care about her character. Sienna is the quintessential horror protagonist, the “final girl” who finally confronts Art. Her character is certainly typical, but Leone writes with enough quirks in her that she doesn’t feel too derivative. The Wonder Woman-inspired costume you wear should be an iconic horror look.
That said, Terrifier 2 isn’t without its flaws. First, this movie is too long. This movie has no business being nearly two and a half hours long. Especially in the second half, the whole plot starts to feel bloated. The second half and the third act in particular could have benefited from a rewrite.
I like horror, so I like gore. I love unique kills, good utility effects, and general brutality. I’m in favor of brutal killings and filmmakers strangling their characters, but I think some of the torture and killings are a little overdone. Balancing on-screen brutality with suggestive, psychological horror is a must. If you don’t like gore, I highly recommend skipping this movie. “Terrifier 2” can simply drive you crazy.
‘Terrifier 2’ is the movie that swings for the fence and finally hits the triple. A little too ambitious for its own good. But the bloody journey that Damien León takes us on is worth the price of admission for any seasoned horror his fan. Only downright gruesome gore, Howard Thorton’s performance as Art the Clown, and makeup and practical effects mask the story’s problems and over-the-top brutality.
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