44/37
The filmmakers used what they already had on hand
Story
After being resurrected by a sinister entity, Art the Clown returns to the shy town of Miles County where he preys on a teenage girl and her little brother on Halloween night. The haunted house scenes in “Terrifier” were filmed at a real haunted house called the Fright Factory in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Art’s favorite acid is fluoroantimonic acid, which he keeps in a clear glass bottle. It is a superacid that can dissolve even glass.
Art the Clown:
There is a mid-credits scene in a mental hospital with Chris Jericho as security guard Alan Burke and Leah Voysey as a nurse. The German DVD and Blu-ray releases from Tiberius Film are trimmed by about three minutes to secure the “Not Under 18” rating (this was necessary because the guidelines for video releases are stricter than for theatrical releases). Virtually every violent scene has been edited out to tone down the violence. The Mediabook 4K Ultra-HD Blu-ray releases from Nameless Media are completely uncut and have received a light SPIO/JK approval.
Edited from Terrifier (2016)
The Equaliser (Not Alone) Written by Tim McEwan and Tyler Lyle (as Jamison Tyler Lyle) Performed by The Midnight Courtesy of BMG Platinum Songs U.S. (BMI). Like the original, “Terrifier 2” is a tasty treat for fans of extreme gore and ’80s horror throwbacks. It unapologetically marches to the beat of its own drum, treading the line between irony and exploitation.
Some have heralded Art the Clown as this generation’s “Freddy” “Terrifier 2” also benefits from a fun supporting cast and a strong lead
And in addition to the disgusting practical effects (which are taken to the next level), it has what has been missing from most genre offerings of late: a wicked sense of humor. The teenage leads, while obviously expendable, are less cloying than in many modern horror films, and I was genuinely disappointed when a couple of them met their very, very grisly ends. The film shifts gears at the 2-hour mark, introducing a new plot development that proves to be a real headache and may test the patience of some viewers (but I’m sure Leone has his reasons and the payoff will be worth it). Thankfully, the film establishes an internal logic from the start, so that as the film further enters full-on surreal mode, viewers are more willing to suspend disbelief.
The tone is less “Hostel” and more “Evil Dead” or “Troma Films” in my opinion
Minor issues aside, Terrifier 2 delivers on its promises and would make an ideal midnight double bill with its predecessor. I suspect that everyone involved in its production had a blast making it, and that its intended audience will too.*****Final note: If you’re worried that the gore factor might be too much to bear, I will say that the kills are so extreme and over-the-top that they often feel more suited to a cult horror/comedy than your average torture porn.
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