Terrifier 4may end a franchise tradition that has made the first three films in the horror series extra entertaining. Art the Clown has quickly become one of the most vicious serial killers in the slasher genre, but his killing sprees seem to be a bit less random than other iconic horror movie villains. Art has proven that he is a ruthless killer who will stop at nothing to bring an end to his unlucky victims. He’s not even afraid to use a gun, which is a weapon that otherslasher villains, such as Michael Myers and Jason Voorhees, would never touch.
However, fans have theorized that there’s actually a very easy way to avoid Art the Clown: don’t go out on any holiday. The first threemovies in theTerrifierfranchisehave followed characters such as Art the Clown, Sienna Shaw, Jonathan Shaw, and Vicky, and have all been set on holidays. The first twoTerrifiermovies took place on Halloween night, and the third during Christmas. This has led many to believe that all entries in theTerrifierseries will take place on holidays. However, that doesn’t seem to be the plan forwriter/director Damien Leone.
A Terrifier Theory Suggested Art The Clown’s Powers & Murders Were Tied To Holidays
Art The Clown Likes To Kill On Holidays
The firstTerrifiermovie was set on Halloween night, and saw Art the Clown brutally murder several victims. Art then returned for another Halloween night killing spree one year later inTerrifier 2.Terrifier 3switched up the setting, but still followed Art the Clown during a holiday. InTerrifier 3,Art went on his most vicious killing spree yet during the Christmas season, which saw him murder several people, even children, while dressed as Santa. Therefore, many believed that the forthcomingTerrifier 4would also be set on a holiday.
The fact that Art seemingly hibernated for five years inTerrifier 3, before waking up around Christmas, could have been further proof that he only has powers during different holidays.
It was even theorized thatTerrifier 4needed to be set on a holiday, since Art the Clown can only kill on holidays. Since the first threeTerrifiermovies were all set on holidays,it was theorized that Art only had enough power to kill on a holiday or at least during a holiday season.
Art the Clown is a very mysterious villain, so this theory did not seem completely out of left field. The fact that Art seemingly hibernated for five years inTerrifier 3, before waking up around Christmas, could have been further proof that he only has powers during different holidays. However, Damien Leone maybreakTerrifier’sholiday trendwithTerrifier 4.
Terrifier 4 Might Not Be Set On A Major Holiday Like The Other Movies
Fans Thought Terrifier 4 Could Take Place On Easter Or New Year’s Eve
After theending ofTerrifier 3, fans immediately began theorizing what holidayTerrifier 4would be set on. Based on Sienna wearing a crown of thorns and all the other religious themes present inTerrifier 3, it seemed possible that the fourth film would be set on Easter.Sienna has always been an angelic figure in theTerrifierfranchise, and she has literally returned from the dead. Since Christianity preaches that Jesus Christ also returned from the dead on Easter Sunday, this seemed to be a clue that at least one film in theTerrifierseries would be set on Easter.
10 Biggest Theories About Terrifier 4’s Story
Fans have already begun to theorize about how Damien Leone’s gory but fun slasher saga will continue when Terrifier 4 inevitably hits theaters.
Depending on how long afterTerrifier 3the fourth movie takes place, it could also be set on New Years. SinceTerrifier 3was set during Christmas, a New Year’s Eve setting forTerrifier 4would place its story about a week later. However, even though many fans have suggested what holidayTerrifier 4should be set on,Damien Leone has admitted that he never paid much attention to the holiday trend in the series.
Attending the horror convention Monster-Mania Con in November 2024, Leone said: “I don’t know, I never really intended for that to become a gimmick.” Therefore, it seems likeTerrifier 4won’t be set on a holiday.
Terrifier 4 Would Have To Debunk Art’s Holiday Connection Theory With New Setting
Art The Clown May Not Have Holiday-Related Powers
Not much is currently known about what the story ofTerrifier 4will be. At the end ofTerrifier 3, Sienna promised her younger cousin, Gabbie, that she would find her, which teases thatTerrifier 4will be set in Hell. However,there is no confirmation of when and whereTerrifier 4will take place. If it doesn’t take place on a holiday, though, then the theory about Art only being able to kill on holidays will be debunked.
This theory already seems to be debunked based on Leone’s comments, but there is still a chance he could change his plans for theTerrifierfranchise and pursue the theory. However,it seems like Leone has a very clear plan for hisTerrifierfranchise, so it is unlikely that he would change those plans based on fan’s suggestions. Leone has suggested that he wants to make at least fiveTerrifiermovies, so based on his comments, it seems likeTerrifier 4, and potentiallyTerrifier 5, won’t be set on holidays.
What Terrifier 4 Debunking Art’s Holiday Setting Theory Would Mean For The Clown
Art The Clown Is Possessed By A Demon
If the theory that Art the Clown can only attack on holidays is not true, then this makes him a much more dangerous villain. The holiday theory being true meant that Art’s enemies, such as Sienna, could try to predict when he was going to strike again. However, based on Leone’s apparent dismissal of the holiday theory, it appears that Art can and will attack whenever he pleases.Terrifier 3also confirmed that Art the Clown is possessed by a demon, which further proves how dangerous of a villain he is.
Terrifier 3’s Opening Scene Sets Up A Tough Challenge For Terrifier 4
Terrifier 3’s opening scene was one of the most brutal sequences in the entire movie, and sets up a difficult challenge for the fourth film.
It seems like Damien Leone is not pursuing the holiday theory, but he does seem all-in on Art’s connection to demons. Therefore, whileTerrifier 4may not be set on another holiday,it will almost certainly expand on the series' lore and further tease how it is related to Hell and its demons. The end ofTerrifier 3featured a woman readingThe 9th Circle, which, according toDante’s Inferno, is where Satan resides in Hell. Therefore, these clues suggest thatTerrifier 4will likely be the scariest movie in the series yet.
Terrifier 4
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Terrifier 4 is the final installment in the Terrifier horror franchise. Director and writer Damien Leone has confirmed his plans to make the film, though it has yet to be officially announced.
