Terrifier 4 creator Damien Leone offers a major production update on the sequel, while teasing Art the Clown’s origin will finally be revealed. Despite being the central antagonist of all three movies in the slasher franchise, Art’s (David Howard Thornton) origins haven’t been clarified yet, with much of his background before he began killing people shrouded in mystery. The end of Terrifier 3 set the stage for a deeper exploration of its mythos, with Sienna (Lauren LaVera) promising to find her cousin, Gabbie (Antonella Rose) after she falls into Hell. Meanwhile, Art is still alive, escaping on a bus.

Now, Leone has revealed that writing for Terrifier 4 has officially begun, the creator teasing Art’s origin will be explored in the upcoming sequel. He also revealed the movie will contain an “utterly satisfying conclusion,” confirming the next installment of the slasher franchise will be its last. While he didn’t tease any specific details outside the clown’s backstory, his post indicates he’s poised to make this installment the most memorable yet. Check out Leone’s post below:

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What Terrifier 4’s Writing Update Means For The Slasher Franchise

It’s Very Quickly Coming To A Close

The Terrifier franchise has only gotten more popular with every new installment, reflected by the box office performances of the last two movies. Terrifier 2 earned $15.7 million against a $250,000 budget, while Terrifier 3 soared with an $89.8 million box office run off a budget of $2 million. This made it one of the highest-grossing horror movies in 2024, a level of success that seemingly guaranteed long-standing popularity for the franchise. However, it appears Leone has decided the story will end in the next installment, bringing a conclusion to Art and Sienna’s storyline.

Given how little is known about Art’s origins, Terrifier 4‘s story could reveal why he’s so connected to supernatural forces, while also indicating why he went about his first killing spree. The information revealed could bring the franchise full circle, tying into Sienna’s rescue mission as she tries to find a way to Hell. It can also offer a deeper dive into the forces of light and darkness seemingly dictating elements of their lives, bringing the clown and the protagonist into a new spotlight through whatever gets unveiled.

Our Take On Terrifier 4’s Production Update

A Bittersweet Moment For The Franchise

Leone’s announcement that Terrifier 4 will be the last in the franchise isn’t surprising, as he’s previously said the fourth or fifth installment would close out the story. However, given the mᴀssive success of the third movie and the number of potential storylines for Art, it’s a bittersweet moment to see the films will end so soon. Luckily, the creator is clearly determined to make the final movie as memorable as possible, finally explaining its antagonist’s origins while crafting a fitting end.

Source: Damien Leone/Twitter