Terrifier

Terrifier

Year: 2018

Runtime: 82 min

Language: English

Director: Damien Leone

Echo Score: 64

Budget: $35K

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A year after causing chaos last Halloween, a disturbed clown returns with a renewed desire for violence. This time, he targets three young women, stopping at nothing to satisfy his murderous impulses. He unleashes a wave of terror, demonstrating a complete disregard for anyone who stands in his path as he carries out his gruesome plan.

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Timeline – Terrifier (2018)

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1

Television Interview Begins

Monica hosts a television interview featuring the lone survivor of the Miles County Massacre. As the survivor recounts her traumatic experiences, Monica highlights the infamous killer, Art the Clown, who is revealed to have inflicted horrific violence.

Night Television Studio
2

Art the Clown's Rage

While watching Monica's interview, Art the Clown becomes enraged by her questions and starts to destroy the television. His fury sparks a malevolent resolve to commit further violence, and he prepares himself for a night of terror.

Night Art's Hideout
3

Monica's Fatal Encounter

After the interview, Monica receives a mysterious call from Tom, but her attention is abruptly diverted when the survivor brutally attacks her. In a shocking twist, the survivor gouges out Monica's eyes and leaves her to die in a pool of blood.

Later that Night Monica's Home
4

Tara and Dawn's Night Out

Two young women, Tara and Dawn, stagger home after a night of partying. They decide to grab food to sober up and are abruptly interrupted by a menacing encounter with Art the Clown, who catches Dawn's attention.

Late Night Street
5

Encounter at the Pizzeria

Tara and Dawn arrive at a pizzeria where they encounter Art. Despite Tara's apprehension, Dawn engages with him, and they take selfies while Art's disturbing presence looms over them, filling the moment with anxiety.

Late Night Pizzeria
6

Tires Slashed

As Tara and Dawn prepare to leave the pizzeria, they discover that their car's tires have been slashed. Realizing they could be in danger from Art, they call Tara’s sister for help while witnessing eerie events inside the pizzeria.

Late Night Pizzeria
7

Gruesome Discovery

The staff at the pizzeria uncover a terrifying sight—a jack-o-lantern made from the manager’s severed head. Panic spreads throughout the establishment as patrons begin to realize that Art may be responsible for the chilling events inside.

Late Night Pizzeria
8

Rising Tension

Tara rushes to the restroom as tension mounts, hoping to escape the dark mood. She stumbles upon a conversation with an exterminator named Mike, who warns her of the troubles surrounding the clown, just as disturbing news blares from the radio.

Late Night Pizzeria Restroom
9

Art's Attack

While Tara is distracted in the restroom, Art invades their car, horrifying Dawn. The ensuing chaos forces Tara to return quickly, realizing the immediate danger they’re in as Art’s terrifying face looms nearby.

Late Night Car
10

Tara's Captivity

In a shocking twist, Tara finds herself captured by Art, who threatens her with a hacksaw. The horror intensifies as she witnesses Dawn, gruesomely suspended from the ceiling, pushing Tara to fight for her life.

Night Abandoned Building
11

Sister's Realization

Meanwhile, Tara's sister, Vicky, grows anxious after receiving a text that appears to be from Dawn. She sets off to find them, oblivious to the malevolent forces at play that have ensnared her sister in a deadly game.

Night Road
12

Mike's Sacrifice

As Mike attempts to help Vicky escape the horror, he ultimately meets a gruesome fate at the hands of Art. His sacrifice underscores the danger surrounding them and the depths of Art's depravity.

Night Abandoned Building
13

Police Intervention

The police arrive at the scene to intervene, but their attempts to bring Art to justice meet with chaos. The situation spirals out of control, leading everyone deeper into despair as Art's malevolence continues to unfold.

Night Abandoned Building
14

Art's Fake Demise

In a shocking climax, Art seemingly takes his own life, but chilling revelations follow. As the horror unfolds, it becomes clear that the night is far from over, and evil may still lurk in the shadows.

Night Abandoned Building
15

Vicky's Retelling

Years later, Vicky emerges as the survivor, recounting her traumatic experience at Art's hands. Her tale serves as a haunting reminder of the perpetual struggle between survival and the unrelenting presence of evil.

Years Later Television Studio

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