The film has left audiences stunned, with many calling it home to “the most graphic X-rated scene” in modern horror history.
One viewer commented, “It left me shaken with its disturbingly graphic violence and X-rated content.”
Another echoed the sentiment, saying, “It delivered the most disturbing horror experience I’ve had in years—shockingly graphic and brutally explicit.”
Despite the intense reactions, some viewers still praised its impact. “Despite the disturbing, graphic, and X-rated content, it’s a modern horror masterpiece,” one fan declared.
Others went even further, claiming they’ve “never seen anything like it” and labeling it “the most disturbing film ever made.”
The films, which center around the silent yet terrifying Art the Clown (portrayed by David Howard Thornton), have gained notoriety for their relentless and graphic depictions of violence.
The original 2016 installment was produced on a modest budget of just $35,000 to $55,000, but its cult success paved the way for sequels that ramped up both the narrative depth and the intensity of the gore.
Despite—or perhaps because of—its extreme content, the Terrifier franchise has seen a remarkable rise in success.
The original film, released in 2016, earned just over $416,000 on its modest budget. However, Terrifier 2 saw a massive leap, grossing $15.7 million in 2022. Now, Terrifier 3 has already raked in nearly $50 million and continues to grow.
