Terrifier 3
On Christmas Eve, a traumatized survivor and her brother face the renewed slaughter of Art the Clown and his terrifying accomplice.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Extreme
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Graphic
- brutal
- grotesque
- festive nightmare
- halloween night
- christmas horror marathon
What critics said
Critics generally find the film's practical gore and leading performances effective, while describing its storyline as underdeveloped and less entertaining than its predecessor.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The central massacre unfolds on Christmas Eve, with Santa Claus imagery and holiday atmosphere reframed as sources of dread.
Critics specifically praise the practical effects, while the plot and keywords emphasize brutal carnage and gore.
Art the Clown, played by David Howard Thornton, drives the film's identity through his clown persona and ritualized violence.
Sienna Shaw and the keyword post-traumatic stress disorder connect the new conflict to the survivor's continuing trauma.
Films like Terrifier 3, and why
Terrifier 2
shares splatter horror, masked killer mythology, and escalating practical gore
The Sadness
shares slasher conventions, graphic practical effects, and a relentless supernatural killer
Silent Night, Deadly Night
shares Christmas horror, brutal killings, and festive imagery turned sinister
Hatchet
shares theatrical gore, sadistic killer spectacle, and horror-comedy undertones
Movie Details
- Director
- Damien Leone
- Release Date
- 2024-10-09
- Runtime
- 125 min
- Rating
- 6.8 / 10 (2047)
Cast
- Lauren LaVera
- David Howard Thornton
- Samantha Scaffidi
- Elliott Fullam
- Margaret Anne Florence
- Bryce Johnson
- Alexa Blair Robertson
- Antonella Rose
- Mason Mecartea
- Krsy Fox
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Screambox Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand, Plex
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Terrifier 3 about?
- On Christmas Eve, a traumatized survivor and her brother face the renewed slaughter of Art the Clown and his terrifying accomplice.
- What is Terrifier 3 like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Terrifier 3 as brisk, its intensity as extreme and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Terrifier 3 violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Terrifier 3 as graphic.
- What did critics think of Terrifier 3?
- Critics generally find the film's practical gore and leading performances effective, while describing its storyline as underdeveloped and less entertaining than its predecessor.
- Which films are like Terrifier 3?
- Films with a similar feel include Terrifier 2, The Sadness, Silent Night, Deadly Night, and Hatchet.
- How long is Terrifier 3?
- Terrifier 3 runs 125 minutes.
- Where can I watch Terrifier 3?
- In United States, Terrifier 3 streams on Amazon Prime Video, Screambox Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
