Terrifier (film series)

Terrifier is an American horror media franchise consisting of slasher-splatter films, comic books, and various other media. The franchise mainly focuses on Sienna Shaw, a young woman destined to defeat the enigmatic Art the Clown, a demonic serial killer that inhabits the fictitious Miles County, New York. Additionally, the series follows Victoria Heyes, a disfigured survivor struggling with her mental health, and the Little Pale Girl, a sinister entity accompanying Art.

The franchise began in 2016—with a standalone feature-length film showcasing Art, who had previously appeared in unrelated short films and an anthology film incorporating the shorts. This film has a mixed critical reception, with criticism directed at the underdevelopment of the lead characters and the perceived lack of plot. However, Terrifier 2 (2022) was a box office success and received positive reviews, with critics and audiences regarding it as a noticeable improvement over the original. This film marks Leone's attempt to create an overarching narrative that will continue in future films.