Terrifier 3 Director Reveals The Line He Will Not Cross On The Big Screen

Terrifier 3 Director Reveals The Line He Will Not Cross On The Big Screen

Key Takeaways

  • Terrifier 3‘s success includes a record-breaking $17 to $18 million in 3 days.
  • Director Damien Leone has limits, avoiding showing children being harmed.
  • Despite Terrifier’s extreme nature, Leone aims to push boundaries responsibly.

As a devoted horror enthusiast with a hearty appetite for all things terrifying, I must say that Terrifier 3 has left me utterly spellbound. The film’s record-breaking success, not to mention its impressive box office dominance over Joker: Folie A Deux, is nothing short of astounding!


In an interview, the writer and director of Terrifier 3, Damien Leone, discussed where he draws the line when deciding what to depict on screen for his independent horror projects. Although it may seem that no boundaries exist in these films, Leone does have personal limits.

The “Terrifier” films have achieved tremendous box office success, with the latest installment, “Terrifier 3,” currently dominating cinemas globally. Within its first three days, it has outperformed and ousted movies like “Joker: Folie A Deux” at the box office. In its opening night alone, “Terrifier 3” raked in an estimated $8.2 million worldwide. With a production budget of only $5 million, this horror franchise’s third film has reportedly earned between $17 to $18 million during its initial days in theaters.

It appears that “Terrifier 3” is expected to be a major hit, especially for those familiar with the series. Notably, this franchise often explores extreme horror boundaries. However, it’s worth noting that the creator of these films has certain restraints when it comes to on-screen content. In an interview with Variety, director and writer Damien Leone shared his personal boundaries. Leone explained: “There’s a scene at the start where Art kills a child off-camera, you only hear it happening. I could have included that grisly scene detail, but I chose not to because, for me, portraying such an act would be highly disturbing and would likely drive away a significant portion of my audience.

Terrifier 3 Director Reveals The Line He Will Not Cross On The Big Screen

Leone stated, “It seems like you aim to astonish the audience to the point of desperation. I believe it’s my duty as an artist to navigate that edge in a more intriguing manner, in a more accountable way.” Additionally, he noted, “I’m constantly seeking boundaries to challenge, to test the limits.

It appears that Leone has drawn a boundary by not depicting children getting killed by Art the Clown, which is refreshing in movies as intense as the Terrifier series. Interestingly, it was disclosed that numerous viewers abandoned the film’s initial UK screening due to its opening scenes. Subsequently, it was clarified that these viewers departed because of the very scene Leone referenced earlier.

Terrifier 3 is available to watch in selected cinemas worldwide.

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2024-10-20 21:25