The history of theTerrifierfranchise is an unlikely one.

Director Damian Leones grimy, unrepentantly nasty low-budgetTerrifierwas an indie hit upon its 2016 release.

2022sTerrifier 2took this success to unprecedented heights with an extraordinary box office run.

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Terrifier 2made over $15 million upon release on a budget of only $250,000.

In a surprising turn of events, the brutal slasher sequel also improved the franchises critical standing.

This impressive feat means that2024s upcoming sequelTerrifier 3arrives burdened with serious expectations.

David Howard Thornton’s Art the Clown removes a Santa mask in Terrifier 3

However, as a rule, each franchises reviews declined as they continued.

Few slasher franchises reach the heights of their first installments, let alone outdo them.

However, it seems as ifTerrifier 3is poised to do exactly that.

Sienna in her angel costume from Terrifier 2 with Art dressed as Santa with a chainsaw from Terrifier 3

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Terrifier 3will be released on October 11, 2024.

In a less ponderousGuardianreview, Sammy Gecsoyler dubbed the sequel Absurd fun rather than completely cruel.

This will ultimately decideTerrifier 3s critical standing and, by extension, theTerrifierfranchises overall reception.

David Howard Thornton as Art the Clown wearing a Santa outfit and Christmas glasses smiling next to Art smiling in Terrifier 3 trailer

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