Program Note
Siblings Sienna and Jonathan struggle with their traumatic lives after surviving Art the Clown's massacre five years ago. Trying to welcome the Christmas holiday spirit and leave the past horrors behind, they begin to live their lives anew. Yet, as several townspeople start to get violently murdered, Sienna witnesses the return of Art, who is determined to turn the Christmas cheer into a new nightmare. It is up to her to ensure that her loved ones and her community will not be harmed.
Following the mega-successful sequel, Damien Leone decides to stay independent with his latest edition, featuring more gore, violence, and horror, including a tour-de-force beginning sequence that will no doubt delight hardcore slasher fans. With added comic relief from notable horror actors, and a stronger storyline and characters, Terrifier 3 is the best of the bunch so far, with David Howard Thornton's Art the Clown becoming a legendary horror villain. This film is not for all audiences... and you've been warned. (Jongsuk Thomas NAM)