Key Takeaways:
– ‘Terrifier 3' received a bigger budget, securing a premium Hollywood FX team led by Christien Tinsley.
– Damien Leone, the maker of the ‘Terrifier' series, praises Tinsley's team for taking the horror film's effects to new extremities.
– The horror series continues with more savvy character roll-outs, promising a stomach-turning, mind-blowing sequel.
– Leone commits to the horror franchise, hinting toward more sequels in the future.
The Terrifier horror series came to life in the hands of Damien Leone, who had a modest budget of $55,000 for the first film and around $250,000 for the sequel, Terrifier 2, a hit pulling in an impressive $15.1 million at the box office. Given Terrifier 2's huge success, Terrifier 3, due for release on October 11th, has a budget of a couple of million dollars. Leone wisely invested a chunk of these funds in a top-tier Hollywood FX makeup team to elevate the film's grisly aesthetic.
With the previous films, Leone and producer Phil Falcone were responsible for the intricate and macabre effects. But, this time around, the film's scope outgrew their capacity. Leone could then focus on directing, handing over the reins of makeup effects to Christien Tinsley's team. Leone's praise for their exceptional work holds no bounds, gladly admitting that they lifted his film into another realm of horror with their artistic mastery.
No idea was too outlandish for the stellar FX team, who accepted every gruesome challenge thrown at them. Leone expressed his awe and gratitude towards the makeup crew for their relentless commitment and adaptability during the filmmaking, promising fans a rug-pulling surprise this October.
Get ready for another scary transformation as Art the Clown, played by David Howard Thornton, gears up to terrify Miles County's unsuspecting residents on Christmas Eve! Not only are the fans reuniting with familiar faces from previous films like Lauren LaVera, Elliot Fullam, and Samantha Scaffidi, but we'll also see Daniel Roebuck in the role of Santa Claus. Even FX legend Tom Savini will step in, keeping audiences guessing with an undisclosed role. Chris Jericho, with his brief Terrace 2 appearance, is also slated for the sequel. However, don't get too attached as he warned his stint in the film would be short-lived.
Leone's direction for the upcoming sequel leans towards the darker undertones of the first movie. He plans to shed the mystical/fantasy elements, focusing on making the third installment as horrifying, gory, and debauched as possible. Keeping a tight check on the duration, Leone aims for a runtime of less than two hours and reassures fans about the future of the franchise. He substantiates that anything can happen once supernatural elements come into play, hinting that the series could go beyond the trilogy.
Are you excited for the hair-raising FX work in ‘Terrifier 3'? Feel free to share your expectations in the comments. We can't wait to see how Leone spins the terror saga with crimes against sleep this Halloween season!
