Title: Announcing the ScreamBox Premiere Date for Shocking Sequel, "Terrifier 3"
Title: Unleashing the Terror: Terrifier 3 on ScreamBox
Embrace the chills with the highly anticipated horror film, Terrifier 3, starring the enigmatic Art the Clown, portrayed by David Howard Thornton. This spine-chilling movie is set to make its digital debut on the ScreamBox streaming platform, owned by Terrifier series distributor Cineverse.
Directed by Damien Leone, Terrifier 3 stealthily overtook the second weekend at the box office, outperforming the big-budget flop, Joker: Folie a Deux. After releasing in theaters on Oct. 11, the film continued to bewitch audiences with its hair-raising plot.
According to the movie's logline, the narrative centers around Sienna (Lauren LeVera) and her brother, struggling to rebuild their lives after surviving Art the Clown's Halloween massacre. As the jovial holiday season draws near, they tirelessly attempt to leave past horrors behind and embrace the festive spirit.
Cineverse-owned ScreamBox will premiere Terrifier 3 on Feb. 14, at a cost-effective monthly subscription price of $6.99 or an annual fee of $59.99.
If you're not subscribed to the platform, audiences can currently purchase or rent the movie through digital streaming via premium video on demand.
financial success
Despite its lean budget, Terrifier 3 proved to be a tremendously successful box office venture. The film wrapped up its theatrical run on Nov. 13, 2024, but made a reappearance for a two-day Christmastime appearance. Box office data reveals that the film raked in $54 million domestically, along with $22.3 million internationally, totaling a global box office revenue of $76.3 million. This impressive haul significantly outperformed its production budget of $2 million, minus expenses for prints and advertising.
David Howard Thornton, the charismatic actor behind the infamous Art the Clown, recounted his experience auditioning for the role to The Hollywood Reporter. Although his agent opposed his audition for the small, low-budget movie, Thornton bore no qualms. Spontaneously watching an audition video for Terrifier ignited his passion for the character, which eventually led him to embody the sinister villain.
Following his successful stint in the original Terrifier film in 2016 and Terrifier 2 in 2022, David Howard Thornton will soon star in Screamboat, a demented twist on the classic Disney character, Steamboat Willie. The public domain-available character becomes the centerpiece of this upcoming horror movie, slated to open in theaters in April.
Meanwhile, Terrifier 3 bravely steps into the digital realm with its premiere on ScreamBox on Feb. 14, promising to unleash an unprecedented level of terror that will leave audiences scrambling for the comfort of their sofas.
Fans excited for Terrifier 3 can stream the movie digitally starting February 14 on ScreamBox, the streaming platform owned by Terrifier series distributor Cineverse. Terrifier 3 director Damien Leone is thrilled that the film, despite its modest budget, has become a significant financial success, surpassing even box office giants like Joker: Folie a Deux.
David Howard Thornton, the talented actor behind Art the Clown, shared his journey to playing the infamous character with The Hollywood Reporter. He revealed that, despite his agent's initial reservations, Thornton was captivated by the role after watching an audition video for the first Terrifier film and eventually went on to portray the sinister villain in Terrifier, Terrifier 2, and now Terrifier 3.
Ardent fans should mark their calendars for April, as Thornton will reprise his role as Art the Clown in Screamboat, a unique horror spin on the classic Disney character, Steamboat Willie. This upcoming film promises an eerie twist, as the public domain-available character becomes the focal point of the chilling storyline.
