Summary
Since Damien Leone first introduced Art the Clown back in 2008,Terrifierhas evolved from a low-budget killer clown slasher into a polished horror sensation with a legendary villain and aworthy final girl. The unapologetically brutal splatter series broke out of indie horror obscurity withTerrifier 2, which attracted mainstream buzz through word-of-mouth stories of its vomit-inducing gore.
The hype has only soared with the release of its Christmas-themed sequel,Terrifier 3,which moviegoers are treating as a test of their stamina forhardcore horror. For those who can stomach it, this unorthodox slasher movie will leave them craving more thrills. Here are tenhorror films likeTerrifier 3that any fan of the franchise is bound to love.
Leone’s short films and his horror anthologyAll Hallows' Evearen’t included here, as they are obvious recommendations, butTerrifierfans should make sure to check them out as well.
10Thanksgiving
A Seasonal Slasher With Gory And Creative Kills
Eli Roth also brings slasher gruesomeness to the festive season withThanksgiving.Set in the town where Thanksgiving began, the film follows a group of teens as a masked killer begins hunting the locals.
Thanksgivingpromises a return to the straightforward slasher flicks supplanted bymore sophisticated horrorin recent years. Roth’s trademark gore works to amplify the film’s creativeFinal Destination-style deaths, while itsScream-inspired whodunnit is modernized with a social media-savvy killer. Although it delivers plenty of bloodshed, theholiday-themed kills channel the cheesy charm of 80s horror, making it a lighter-toned option forTerrifier 3fans craving more meaningless gore.
9Stream
A Gory Techno-Horror Slasher Movie
Streamis a natural recommendation forTerrifierfans, sharing much of the same creative team behindTerrifier 2and3. As co-producer, Leone showcases his signature special effects makeup, while David Howard Thornton (who plays Art) steps into another silent killer role alongside horror icons Jeffrey Combs, Tony Todd, and Danielle Harris.
Streamfollows a family whose vacation goes awry when their hotel is targeted by a group of sadistic killers competing for the most creative kills as part of a live-streamed game. So long as fans tune in for the gore rather than the plot, they’ll have a great time with this sleek,cyber-themed slasher film.
8Laid To Rest
A Nasty Indie Slasher Film With Terrifier-Level Gore
Laid To Restis an underrated low-budget gore fest that fans of Art the Clown will have plenty of fun with. It follows ChromeSkull, a depraved killer who records his brutal murders with a shoulder-mounted camera.
Much like Damien Leone, the writer-director of this splattery slasher is also a gifted FX artist, so, like the firstTerrifierfilm,Laid to Restserves primarily as an impressive practical effects reel. While the script feels like an afterthought, the excessive gore and mean-spirited tone makeLaid To Resta must-watch for slasher lovers with an appreciation for independent filmmaking.
7In A Violent Nature
A Slow-Paced, Artfully Brutal Re-Imagining Of The Slasher Genre
Viewers eagerly awaitingTerrifier 4will findIn A Violent Nature’sunique approach to the slasher film rather appealing, as long as they are prepared for a slower, more stylistic journey.
Promoted as an ‘ambient horror’,In A Violent Natureimmerses the viewer in a meditative exploration of the life of a slasher killer. Like Art, Johnny is silent but deadly, and the viewer stays with him as he stalks his victims through the remote Canadian wilderness. It’s a familiar story delivered with a fresh approach and featuring plenty of gruesome kills that will keepTerrifier 3fans hooked.
6Evil Dead
A Blood-Soaked Revival Of The Classic Cabin Horror
Evil Deadis one of the few non-slasher films in this ultra-brutal lineup, but its relentless gore makes it a worthy exception. Fede Alvarez’s 2013 re-imagining ofSam Raimi’s beloved classicfollows Mia, who, struggling with addiction, heads to a remote cabin in the woods where her friends unwittingly unleash a demonic force.
The reboot stays true to the gross-out gore of the original while introducing a darker tone, more fitting for today’s audience. The practical effects and literal rainstorm of blood make it a must-watch for gore-hungry viewers drawn to theTerrifierfranchise.
5The Hills Run Red
A Gritty And Gorey Meta Slasher Flick
The Hills Run Redfollows a group of horror film fanatics searching for a lost horror flick, which they soon learn is not entirely a work of fiction. Unfolding like a love letter to horror, it offers plenty ofmeta-commentary on the genre, while adding its own impressive killer to the canon.
It’s a criminally underappreciated slasher-within-a-slasher that shares the gritty, grindhouse quality of Leone’sTerrifiersaga, making it well worth the watch, even if it does fall victim to the iffy CGI of its time.
4Black Christmas
A Holiday Horror Classic That Set The Standard For Slashers
Fans haveBlack Christmasand a slew of other 70s and 80s holiday-themed slashers to thank for Leone’s latest Christmas-themed splatter fest. Genre buffs will easily spot the nods to the 1974 classic woven intoTerrifier 3’sblood-drenched scenes.
Black Christmasunfolds during the holiday season, as a deranged man repeatedly makes vulgar and threatening calls to the women of a sorority house before taking them out one by one. Predating John Carpenter’sHalloween, Black Christmashelped define thenow-recognizable formulaadored by slasher fans, making it a great companion to Leone’s unique take on the subgenre.
3Hatchet
An Ultra-Gory Swamp Slasher Movie
TheHatchetfranchise is perfect for fans searching for more mindless carnage. Like a modern re-imagining ofFriday The 13th,it takes place in the Louisiana swamp, the hunting ground of a deranged killer, Victor Crowley.
Intypical 2000s fashion,Hatchetis brilliantly cliché and ultra-violent, featuring a disfigured and vengeful villain who delivers a series of creative kills to a lineup of annoying characters. Its dedication to practical effects steals the show, setting it apart from the CGI-reliant slashers of its era. LikeTerrifier,Hatchetmixes comedy with extreme gore, making for a trashy and fun watch with plenty of equally sleazy sequels.
2The Sadness
A Disturbing Pandemic Horror Film Packed With Mean-Spirited Gore
If gorehounds are searching for something just as bloody asTerrifier 3, they may even want to turn to a different subgenre.The Sadnessis a pandemic horror movie that giddily sharesTerrifier’spropensity for depravity and extreme gore.
Set in Taipei, Taiwan, it follows a couple separated across the city as a rage virus spreads. The infectedarehyper-violent in every sense of the word, giving Art the Clown a run for his money. The tone ofThe Sadnessis significantly darker and more disturbing thanTerrifier 3, so viewers must be prepared for numerous unimaginably graphic and hard-to-watch scenes.
1Wolf Creek 2
A Mean-Spirited Australian Horror Movie With A Charismatic Villain
Set in the Australian Outback,Wolf Creek 2centers on Mick Taylor, the Aussie boogeyman who hunts down and brutalizes backpacking tourists with a gleeful cruelty reminiscent of Art. The grounded and subtle first movie offers a disturbing’based on true events' story,while its sequel opts for heavy-action sequences, unrelenting gore, and even comedy.
LikeTerrifier’ssequels, the secondWolf Creekmovie builds upon its lower-budget predecessor, offering a more polished production but refusing to dilute its signature gore and edgy verve to secure this budget upgrade.Wolf Creek 2leans into its biggest strength, its villain, by overindulging the viewer in Mick’s despicable nature and upping the ante to deliver a fast-paced horror film that fans ofTerrifier 3will surely enjoy.
