Director Damien Leone is promising a graphic kill scene that pushes boundaries in the upcoming slasher film “Terrifier 3.” In a recent interview with ScreenRant, Leone teased details about the film and one sequence in particular that may top the infamous scene from the previous installment.
The “Terrifier” movies are known for graphic violence and the sinister character Art the Clown. Fans and critics took note of a prolonged murder scene in “Terrifier 2,” released earlier this year. Leone understands that with each new film, audience expectations rise. “When we do conventions, fans always want to know how we’ll outdo the last film,” he said.
Seeking to top the previous scene, Leone drew inspiration from Alfred Hitchcock’s 1960 classic “Psycho.” He watches the film regularly and ponders how Hitchcock might approach its famous shower scene today. Leone reimagined the sequence with Art using a chainsaw instead of a knife on two victims rather than one. “It will really test the limits of on-screen violence,” he noted.
Creating memorable kills grows challenging as most tropes have been explored. However, Leone stresses putting unique spins on familiar concepts. “We take traditional horror and make it more graphic or add a fresh twist,” he explained.
“Terrifier 3” continues the story five years after the first film. Art returns seeking revenge against Sienna Shaw, who defeated him previously. Victoria also rejoins to aid Art’s murder spree. Early reviews praise this installment for possibly surpassing its predecessor in quality beyond mere shock value.
As the release nears, horror fans anxiously await what Leone promises will be a difficult scene to watch. Whether pushing boundaries too far or impressing as a stylized slasher, “Terrifier 3” is poised to spark discussion around graphic cinema.
