Terrifier 3has already broken a whopping 11 Rotten Tomatoes records. The film continues the story of sadistic killer Art the Clown, with a setting twist this time asArt the Clown continues his killing spreein a jolly Christmastime backdrop. It is the third feature film and fourth project within theTerrifierfranchise, which began in 2011 with Damien Leone’s short filmTerrifier. TheTerrifierfranchise has made a name for itself in low-budget horrorby being excessively gory and gruesome.
At the time of writing,Terrifier 3boasts an 87% on Rotten Tomatoes with 31 reviews so far. This score is subject to change, asTerrifier 3is being releasedto a wider audience beginning on Friday, October 11. Still,critics are lovingTerrifier 3so far, praising its over-the-top nature and the true frights thatTerrifier 3provides. IfTerrifier 3’s 87% Tomatometer were not impressive enough on its own, it is even more notable when one understands the records the film has broken.
Terrifier 3 Is The Highest Rotten Tomatoes Score For Damien Leone & 9 Cast Members
It Is Also A Number Of Actors' First Film
A number ofTerrifier 3’s impressive records come from comparing the film to the previous work of its cast and crew.Terrifier 3has broken the record for beingdirector Leone’s highest-rated movie on Rotten Tomatoes, an honor that was previously occupied byTerrifier 2. In addition to the record for Leone,Terrifier 3has become the highest Rotten Tomatoes score for nine of its cast members. Said cast members include David Howard Thornton, Samantha Scaffidi, Chris Jericho, Margaret Anne Florence, Antonella Rose, Sienna Hubert-Ross, Mason Mecartea, Krsy Fox, and Jason Patric.
She Came from the Woods- 74%
Jason Patric
Narc- 84%
Terrifier 3also came extremely close to a record for Sienna actor Lauren LaVera. Right now, LaVera’s 2023 filmThe Wellcomes in just aboveTerrifier 3at an 88% score. Even with failing to get this record, however, it is astonishing howTerrifier 3managed to be the top Rotten Tomatoes score for so many actors, especially given its relatively low budget. These records also do not even account for the actors, for whomTerrifier 3was their first movie. For a relatively low-profile cast,Terrifier 3’s critical success could be a huge boost for their future careers.
Is Terrifier 3 Really That Violent? Why It Makes People Throw Up
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Terrifier 3 Broke The Terrifier Franchise’s Rotten Tomatoes Record
Terrifier 3 Even Beat Terrifier 2
Terrifier 3also broke the record for being the highest-rated film in theTerrifierfranchise. 2016’sTerrifiersaw mixed reviews with a 58% Tomatometer, but this was followed by huge growth for the franchise in 2022.Terrifier 2scored a Certified Fresh 86% Tomatometer. WhileTerrifier 3is just one percentage point aboveTerrifier 2, the second film was financially successful and beloved among horror fans, so beating it in any capacity is a feat.
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Overall, these Rotten Tomatoes records are a great sign for theTerrifierfranchise. Leone and theTerrifier 3team have previously teased ideas forTerrifier 4and beyond. IfTerrifier 3’s box office success is to match its Rotten Tomatoes success, the prospect ofTerrifier 4is even more likely than before. Though time will tell whetherTerrifier 3pulls off box office glory or not, these 11 records are a great sign for the franchise’s future.
Terrifier 3
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Terrifier 3 follows Sienna and her brother as they attempt to move past the traumatic events of Art the Clown’s Halloween massacre. As they embrace the Christmas season, Art reemerges, intent on turning their holiday into a nightmare, continuing his reign of terror.
