Terrifier 3

If scary movies aren't your thing, chances are that you are likely going to hate this thin, blood-soaked piece of independed cinema. But if you are a fan of traditional slasher flicks with creative kills and satisfying performances, this might just become your favourite one so far.

There isn't too much going on in the film plot-wise. In fact, a description of Terrifier 3's plot wouldn't be much longer than a summary of one Friends episode. Instead of answering the questions from the previous installment, the movie just brings up even more questions for the now-confirmed sequel, which may unsatisfy some fans, but at the same time already creates hype for Terrifier 4.

Production values are miles ahead of the previous films and it is pleasing to se Damien Leone improve so much in his craft.

As for the period before the release of the film, I personally think some of the marketing choices were a bit over-the-top, such as the release of an official hot-line, but that doesn't diminish the quality of the movie itself.

Overall, the movie is an improvement over the previous installments and it will definetely satisfy you if you are a Terrifier/slasher fan.

Now that we've set the stage, Terrifier 3 makes history-not just for its exaggerated, gory kills or shocking gimmicks, but because it's actually enjoyable for me. Usually, bigger budgets don't mean better, but when passionate, talented filmmakers get involved and hire an editor who knows their craft, it makes all the difference. Good pacing can elevate even the goriest horror. Art the Clown is just as hilarious and terrifying as ever, but Victoria's wild performance stole the show-she's more terrifying than Art. Lauren LaVera, as Sienna, gives it her all, portraying raw PTSD. She might just be the most traumatized final girl ever. Shockingly, I'm now hyped for Terrifier 4.

Too long, too disjointed, and more like a collection of random ideas strung together with duct tape. Sure, the practical gore effects are o.k. But beyond that? It's a hot mess. The plot is nonexistent, the messianic arc for Sienna Shaw feels forced, and continuity has taken a backseat to shock value. It's as if Leone's trying to ride the wave of the franchise's success by throwing every half-baked idea at the screen, hoping something sticks. Unfortunately, the only thing that sticks is the blood. Art delivers another night to dismember, but as far as coherent storytelling goes? Don't bother looking for it here. It's not horror, it's a lazy bloodbath that thinks shock value is a substitute for storytelling.

While the dialogue has never been top notch, and does 't have to be, especially the dialogues with Jonathan were beyond cringe this time around.

The movie delivered on the mindless slasher trope but I can't shake the feeling the extra budget went to marketing instead of actually trying to make a better movie.

The second movie had a scene that crossed a certain boundary and I was expecting the third installment to do at least the same, or more. It did add new things to Art's repertoire but it didn't have the same effect on me.

A lot more happened off screen that diminished the "in your face" attitude the first two movies had. And I'm not talking about a certain scene that went amiss towards the end, that was most likely the only bit of actual storytelling that took place and left the audience guessing.

No, probably budget cuts to.... Leave more money on the table for marketing.

This is the third installment of the Terrifier film franchise. This movie had a bigger production budget that surpassed the combined budgets of the first two films. They filmed this on a budget of 2 million dollars. You can tell by the improvements and quality of the film, bigger budgets results in more effects. Now as for this installment without giving any spoilers, this film does surpass its previous two films in hardcore violence and gruesome deaths, which is to be expected given the fact its Art the Clown, not Mr. Rodgers. I know many have come down on this film for the excessive violence especially towards women. If you look at thrasher films like Friday The 13th, A Nightmare on Elm Street, or any in that genre mostly the targets of those films have been female leads. The Terrifier films is no exception. Now given how film has progressed with technology and special effects it makes the death scenes more gorey and violent which really is no different from films in that genre back in the 1980's where this slasher genre really got its launch in my opinion. Is Art over the top? Yes of course he is, but that is the trademark of this Franchise. Now as for the film, the plot is typical, and somewhat predictable. They do expand the character of Victoria better in this film. They also have actors you might recognize such as Clint Howard and Jason Patrick who played Michael in the Lost Boys, so that is a plus. This film relies on its violence to carry the film, but I would like the plot to be more developed in the next installment. You can reduce the gore and focus on development which would not hurt this film, but recreating blood baths no matter how imaginary they are become dull over time and audiences become desensitized. I gave this film 6 out of 10. Now people who hate on this film for the reasons I mentioned earlier, remember this is the Terrifier franchise and you have seen from the previous installments what you're in for with this film. If you despise these type of films simply do not watch them, they are not for everyone, that is why we all have the freedom to choose what to view. Now I agree this film should be for mature audiences, not children. If you have parents that allow their young children to watch these types of films, then they are more terrifying than Art the Clown. Overall the film is all right, but a better focus on the plot will keep this film from reaching the status of so many other slasher films in that genre. Art the Clown is the new guy on the scene, but remember he was actually introduced in film many years ago, and now is just building steam. Let's build on his status with better stories, and then he will be the true slasher film icon of this era.