2016sTerrifierwas not a mainstream breakout hit for director Damian Leone.
Earning 57% onRottenTomatoes, the intensely dark, brutal slasher earned around $400,000 upon release according toBoxOfficeMojo.
SinceTerrifier 2s success was so unprecedented, many mainstream publications neglected to even review Leones sequel.
As a result,Terrifier 2earned a superb 86%RottenTomatoesrating.
In fairness to the killer clown franchise,Terrifierdoesnt share one issue theBlair Witchseries faced.
BothTerrifiermovies follow Art on a vicious killing spree and a Final Girl in her attempts to stop him.
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WhereasTerrifier 2was free to experiment,Terrifier 3will be burdened with audience expectations.
This loose structure facilitated many memorable chases and murders.
However,Terrifier 3will need to do more.
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The backlash to the highly hyped series could hurtTerrifier 3s reception, but there is also a bigger problem.
Varietys largely negative write-up of the sequel could potentially set the tone for mainstream critical reactions.
One review ofTerrifier 2provides some evidence for this theory.
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Terrifier 2’s 86%RottenTomatoesrating represented a 29% jump up fromTerrifier’s 57% rating.
Sources:Variety
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