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Perth Now
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Damien Leone wrote Terrifier 2 script in his old job delivering flowers
Damien Leone wrote the script for 'Terrifier 2' as he delivered flowers. The 41-year-old filmmaker has recalled how he crafted the script for the second movie in his ultraviolent slasher franchise whilst working in his previous job. Damien told the 'Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum' podcast: "I literally wrote the entire movie of 'Terrifier 2' when I was delivering flowers. Almost all the ideas came to me as I was driving that van." The filmmaker explained that he never wanted to lock himself out of the movie industry before he went on to find success with the 'Terrifier' franchise. Leone said: "I didn't want to dive into a career that would keep me away from filmmaking. I needed a 9 to 5 job that I could break away from any time I would get a freelance gig doing makeup effects on a movie or if I was gonna make my own movie." The 'Terrifier' franchise features the iconic antagonist Art the Clown and Damien revealed that the murderous character was conceived when he was making his first short film. He said: "I wish it was a cooler story. It was when I was gonna make my first short film, I said, 'Why is anybody going to watch this?' "I'm a makeup effects artist, so I'm gonna try and pack this thing out in 10 minutes with creatures and some makeup effects gags and sort of generic characters that I enjoy and creep me out. "Clowns always creep me out. I didn't have a particular fascination with killer clowns, they didn't scare me. "I knew I could put a spin on the clown and make a cool version of one at least and then it comes down to the process of creating it. "It was very quick (to create). I sketched him. That's why his name is Art. I kept referring to him as that. There was never a second name. Things like that just click, you feel like they happen for a reason." Art the Clown is portrayed by David Howard Thornton in the film series and Leone knew immediately that the star was right for the role because he had the perfect physicality. The filmmaker said: "He was the sixth person to audition. I knew instantly. "There's a good chance I would've cast him just on his physicality alone when he walked in the room. As soon as I saw him I said, 'He's just gonna look great.' I was looking for a tall, skinny person with a big smile." The director explained that the actor behind the antagonist couldn't be any more different from the role he plays. The 'Frankenstein vs. The Mummy' helmer said: "He's a walking cartoon character, he couldn't be any more different to Art the Clown, it's incredible." Damien also revealed that he had to curb the enthusiasm of star Lauren LaVera – who plays the role of Sienna Shaw – when it came to doing stunts for the flick. He recalled: "She was so psyched about it and she read the script. She's a stunt performer, so she couldn't wait to get in and do all the physical stuff. She wanted to do stunts that I wouldn't even let her do."
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The director of 'Terrifier' built his horror movie franchise as a side gig while working as a delivery driver. Now the films have made over $100 million.
The "Terrifier" franchise has given audiences a new horror icon with the serial killer Art the Clown. Damien Leone spent 10 years delivering flowers while writing "Terrifier" and "Terrifier 2." Now, after "Terrifier 3," the franchise has made almost $100 million worldwide. The director Damien Leone said he spent 10 years working as a flower delivery driver while writing the "Terrifier" movies. Now, the ultra-gory franchise has made over $100 million worldwide. The supernatural slasher movies revolve around Art (David Howard Thornton), a silent and brutal serial killer. To some horror fans, Art the Clown is now as iconic as the likes of Ghostface, Michael Myers, and Freddy Krueger. The 2018 movie "Terrifier" made $420,000, and 2022's "Terrifier 2" earned $15 million as the hype around the character grew. Then, in 2024, "Terrifier 3" upped the gore — and the returns. The third installment grossed $90 million worldwide, per Box Office Mojo. Collectively, Leone's twisted creation has now made $106 million. Leone told Tuesday's episode of "Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum" that many aspiring filmmakers ask him about his path to success in the industry. "My favorite thing to tell them is, 'Dude, I was writing the script to 'Terrifier 2' in a flower van," he said. "That was my primary job for 10 years, because I knew I didn't want to dive into a career that would lock me up or keep me away from filmmaking," he added. The director said that the role was flexible enough that he could focus on freelancing within the film industry, while writing "Terrifier 2." He added: "I knew I needed a nine-to-five job that I could break away from any time I would get a freelance gig doing makeup effects on a movie or if I was going to go make my own movie, but I would always go back to the flower van. "I literally wrote the entire movie of 'Terrifier 2' when I was delivering flowers. Almost all the ideas came to me while I was driving that van." Leone is working on finishing the series with "Terrifier 4," which will dive further into the mythology surrounding the franchise's heroine Sienna Shaw (Lauren LaVera) and Art the Clown. He said: "I'm going to wrap it all up in the next installment." Read the original article on Business Insider
Business Insider
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Insider
The director of 'Terrifier' built his horror movie franchise as a side gig while working as a delivery driver. Now the films have made over $100 million.
The director Damien Leone said he spent 10 years working as a flower delivery driver while writing the "Terrifier" movies. Now, the ultra-gory franchise has made over $100 million worldwide. The supernatural slasher movies revolve around Art (David Howard Thornton), a silent and brutal serial killer. To some horror fans, Art the Clown is now as iconic as the likes of Ghostface, Michael Myers, and Freddy Krueger. The 2018 movie "Terrifier" made $420,000, and 2022's " Terrifier 2" earned $15 million as the hype around the character grew. Then, in 2024, " Terrifier 3" upped the gore — and the returns. The third installment grossed $90 million worldwide, per Box Office Mojo. Collectively, Leone's twisted creation has now made $106 million. Leone told Tuesday's episode of " Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum" that many aspiring filmmakers ask him about his path to success in the industry. "My favorite thing to tell them is, 'Dude, I was writing the script to 'Terrifier 2' in a flower van," he said. "That was my primary job for 10 years, because I knew I didn't want to dive into a career that would lock me up or keep me away from filmmaking," he added. The director said that the role was flexible enough that he could focus on freelancing within the film industry, while writing "Terrifier 2." He added: "I knew I needed a nine-to-five job that I could break away from any time I would get a freelance gig doing makeup effects on a movie or if I was going to go make my own movie, but I would always go back to the flower van. "I literally wrote the entire movie of 'Terrifier 2' when I was delivering flowers. Almost all the ideas came to me while I was driving that van." Leone is working on finishing the series with "Terrifier 4," which will dive further into the mythology surrounding the franchise's heroine Sienna Shaw (Lauren LaVera) and Art the Clown. He said: "I'm going to wrap it all up in the next installment."
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Cineverse's Publishing Arm Bloody Press to Release Terrifier 3 Novelization in 2025
To Be Penned by Author of Terrifier 2 Novelization, Tim Waggoner, following Success of 2024 Title LOS ANGELES, Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cineverse (Nasdaq: CNVS), a next-generation entertainment studio, has announced that its Bloody Press publishing brand will be releasing a novelization of hit indie horror film Terrifier 3 later this year. Penned by Tim Waggoner, author of the successful Terrifier 2 novelization, Halloween Kills, and Resident Evil: The Final Chapter, the Terrifier 3 book will follow the franchise storyline that the film's writer and director Damien Leone brought to moviegoers last year. Under the direction of the Bloody Disgusting team at Cineverse, Bloody Press is focused on creating and bringing audiobooks, e-books and print editions to market. Its first release was a success, selling more than 8,000 copies to fans who were thrilled to follow villain Art the Clown in a new medium off the screen. "We continue to look for new opportunities to reach fans, from novelizations to exclusive t-shirts and collectible merchandise to podcasts," said Cineverse VP Network Strategy, Tom Owen. "When you can super-serve people who are passionate about iconic horror franchises like Terrifier, it makes it possible not only to drive revenue but to form powerful, lasting connections." "It is a thrill to be brought on board to contribute to the world that Damien created and help tell Art and Sienna's stories in new ways," said Waggoner. "I can't wait to share this story with fans." Waggoner is a four-time winner of the Bram Stoker Award, a one-time winner of the Scribe Award, and a two-time finalist for the Shirley Jackson Award. He teaches creative writing and composition at Sinclair College in Dayton, Ohio. The feature films, Terrifier 2 and Terrifier 3, are both available for streaming on SCREAMBOX. After surviving Art the Clown's Halloween massacre, Sienna and her brother are struggling to rebuild their shattered lives. As the holiday season approaches, they try to embrace the Christmas spirit and leave the horrors of the past behind. But just when they think they're safe, Art the Clown returns, determined to turn their holiday cheer into a new nightmare. The festive season quickly unravels as Art unleashes his twisted brand of terror, proving that no holiday is safe. Produced by Phil Falcone and written and directed by Damien Leone, Terrifier 3 stars David Howard Thornton, Lauren Lavera, Elliott Fullam, Samantha Scaffidi, Antonella Rose, Margaret Anne Florence, Bryce Johnson, Alexa Blair, Mason Mecartea, Krsy Fox, Clint Howard, Jon Abrahams with Chris Jericho, Daniel Roebuck, and Jason Patric. About Bloody DisgustingBloody Disgusting is Cineverse's horror division serving fans through premium editorial, audio, video and social content and branded merchandise. As the No. 1 entertainment destination for horror, Bloody Disgusting is home to the genre's leading website at Bloody FM, the chart-topping horror division of Cineverse Podcast Network; Bloody Press, Cineverse's publishing arm focused on creating and bringing audiobooks, e-books and print editions to market; and Bloody Disgusting merchandise. Bloody Disgusting also powers the fastest-growing streaming video service, SCREAMBOX, available as SVOD and FAST channels for casual and die-hard horror fans alike. About CineverseCineverse (Nasdaq: CNVS) is a next-generation entertainment studio that empowers creators and entertains fans with a wide breadth of content through the power of technology. It has developed a new blueprint for delivering entertainment experiences to passionate audiences and results for its partners with unprecedented efficiency, and distributes more than 71,000 premium films, series, and podcasts. Cineverse connects fans with bold, authentic, independent stories. Properties include the highest-grossing non-rated film in U.S. history; dozens of streaming fandom channels; a premier podcast network; top horror destination Bloody Disgusting; and more. Powering visionary storytelling with cutting-edge innovation, Cineverse's proprietary streaming tools and AI technology drive revenue and reach to redefine the next era of entertainment. For more information, visit CONTACTS: For Media, The Lippin Group for Cineversecineverse@ For Investors, Julie Milsteadinvestorrelations@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Cineverse Corp. Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
New movies streaming this weekend: ‘Flight Risk' and ‘Better Man' are now available at home; Nicolas Cage's ‘Longlegs' hits Hulu
Longlegs, which grossed over $100 million worldwide on a less than $10 million budget, was the box office success story of 2024. By the end of its theatrical run, it was the highest-grossing independent movie of last year. If you were waiting for Longlegs to hit a streaming service you're already paying for, your patience has finally been rewarded. Beginning Feb. 14, it's on Hulu. And if you're looking for even more recent horror after checking out Longlegs, another indie darling in the horror genre makes its way to streaming after a stellar box office run: Terrifier 3. There's more to watch at home than just the scary stuff though. The new Mel Gibson-directed Mark Wahlberg action flick Flight Risk lands on digital this weekend, as does Better Man, a biopic about British pop star Robbie Williams that, for reasons we'll get into later, stars a CGI monkey. And Flow, a delightful, dialogue-free film that earned a Best Animated Feature Oscar nomination, makes its streaming debut on Max. Here's what to know about the theatrical movies newly available to stream as of this week and where you can find them. Click on the links below to jump straight to a specific movie:The marketing for Longlegs often evoked Silence of the Lambs, and for good reason — it's an apt comparison, as the film plays exactly like one of the many copycats that cropped up in the mid- to late- '90s to the '00s in the aftermath of Lambs's Best Picture win. These movies practically became their own subgenre: think Se7en, The Bone Collector, Taking Lives. Longlegs sits comfortably among them. It's about, you guessed it, an FBI agent (Maika Monroe) investigating a serial killer, uncovering occult connections in the process. Nicolas Cage plays the titular Longlegs, and his standout performance and creepy presence really elevate all his scenes. The movie is familiar until it isn't, as the third act goes full gonzo horror. Still, the performances from Cage and Monroe, and the incredibly creepy atmosphere conjured up by director Osgood Perkins, make it worthy of your time. How to watch: Longlegs is now streaming on Hulu. Stream on Hulu Every review of a Terrifier movie needs to come with a warning right up top: These movies are insanely gory and not for everyone. The franchise is for horror diehards only, as the appeal is almost entirely in watching people get dismembered, or otherwise brutally murdered, in the craziest ways imaginable. If you're unfamiliar, they're slasher movies with a clown who kills people in increasingly vicious and over-the-top ways, and these deaths are always achieved with practical effects. David Howard Thornton stars as newly minted horror icon Art the Clown, and the third entry leans into Christmas vibes, a tried-and-true horror subgenre. What else do you need to know? If you're into blood and guts and don't mind your horror tongue-in-cheek, you'll have almost as good a time watching this as Art the Clown does killing people. And he really loves killing people. How to watch: Terrifier 3 is now streaming on Screambox and available to rent or buy on Amazon. Stream on Screambox Rent or buy Oscar-winning director Mel Gibson may seem like an odd fit for a chintzy action film starring Mark Wahlberg, but that didn't stop him from taking the job! It certainly stands out on his résumé; the last film he directed was 2016's Hacksaw Ridge, which was showered with Oscar nominations, and every other film he's directed has been nominated for an Oscar as well. For Braveheart, he even won! Flight Risk may likely bring this streak to an end. It's a movie about a fugitive witness (Topher Grace) being transferred via plane to a trial, and that plane getting hijacked by a bad guy (Mark Wahlberg) there to kill the witness and stop him from testifying. It's fitting that the movie is available at home mere weeks after premiering in theaters. It probably was a better fit for streaming, with its awkward cuts, cheap visual effects and lack of momentum any time Mark Wahlberg isn't up to something. It's still worth a watch for Wahlberg's return to a pure villain role for the first time since 1995's Fear, and to see what he looks like with his head shaved. No, it's not a bald cap! How to watch: Flight Risk is now available to rent or purchase on Prime Video and other video on demand platforms. Rent or buy on Amazon Rent or buy on Apple TV You don't need to know who Robbie Williams is to appreciate Better Man, but would some name recognition have helped stop it from being one of the biggest bombs of the year so far? How do you sell audiences on a biopic of a figure they're unfamiliar with? In this case, you cast a CGI monkey made by the people behind Planet of the Apes and Gollum in Lord of the Rings instead of an A-lister, of course! The pitch here is so audience-unfriendly, it's a miracle that it got made, but it's that ambition that helps set it apart. The film, a musical, tells the life story of British singer Robbie Williams, who you may know from the pop group Take That or from his solo career, who is portrayed as a CGI-animated anthropomorphic chimpanzee because, as he puts it, he always felt "less evolved than other people." No other character, all played by humans, comments on his appearance throughout the movie. It's a bold conceit that allows Better Man to transcend its traditional biopic boundaries. It racks up genre clichés, for example, about the parasitic nature of fame on those around Williams, just as readily as it knocks down others, like how the movie playfully shows the singer doesn't think too highly of himself as an artist. It's an extremely high-concept, ambitious and expensive movie, and surprisingly poignant if you're willing to go where the film takes you. How to watch: Better Man is now available to rent or purchase on Prime Video and other video on demand platforms. Rent or buy on Amazon Rent or buy on Apple TV Flow proves that you can make a climate change parable that doesn't beat you over the head with its messaging. It's a beautifully designed, uniquely animated movie that so expertly captures the way animals — specifically the lead cat — move, you might wrongly assume motion-capture tech was used. Imagine a typical American movie-studio-made children's animated film about a bunch of talking animals on an adventure, except here they don't speak at all, and the 'adventure' is merely a group of various creatures trying to survive in the aftermath of a great flood, working together to adapt to their new world. Kids will enjoy the cute animals, and for parents, the display of hope in the face of extremelyrelevant adversity will resonate. How to watch: Flow is now streaming on Max. Stream on Max
