An epic splatter slasher in terms of both narrative length and grisly content, 'Terrifier 2' proves that Art the Clown still has plenty of sadistic appetite left to eviscerate anyone unfortunate enough to cross paths with him.
Just like many iconic horror movie villains before him, Art the Clown is quickly making a big genre impact, elevating him close to the upper echelons of legendary movie monsters. And David Howard Thornton continues to impress in the role of the demented mime-like murderer that can't seem to be killed. I'm looking forward to this aspect being explored - along with his motives - in future films.
The production design is macabre, the practical gore effects are delightfully nasty, and the soundtrack is comprised of an array of synthwave beats that I can't get enough of. This sequel might be long, but writer/editor/director Damien Leone is improving with each film, tightening the pacing while putting more effort into characterisation. And if you're just here for some stomach-churning depravity then there's more than enough of that too.
7/10.
Just like many iconic horror movie villains before him, Art the Clown is quickly making a big genre impact, elevating him close to the upper echelons of legendary movie monsters. And David Howard Thornton continues to impress in the role of the demented mime-like murderer that can't seem to be killed. I'm looking forward to this aspect being explored - along with his motives - in future films.
The production design is macabre, the practical gore effects are delightfully nasty, and the soundtrack is comprised of an array of synthwave beats that I can't get enough of. This sequel might be long, but writer/editor/director Damien Leone is improving with each film, tightening the pacing while putting more effort into characterisation. And if you're just here for some stomach-churning depravity then there's more than enough of that too.
7/10.