Watch Terrifier in release order: All Hallows' Eve (2013), the anthology where Art the Clown first appears, then Terrifier (2016), Terrifier 2 (2022) and Terrifier 3 (2024).
- Titles
- 4
- Films
- 4
- Watch time
- 7 hours
- Box office
- $107 million
- Avg IMDb
- 5.7
Terrifier movies in release order
Here is every Terrifier title in the order it came out, 2013 to 2024: 4 films.
| # | Title | Year | Type | Runtime | IMDb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | All Hallows' Eve | 2013 | Film | 1h 22m | 5.2 |
| 2 | Terrifier | 2016 | Film | 1h 24m | 5.5 |
| 3 | Terrifier 2 | 2022 | Film | 2h 18m | 6 |
| 4 | Terrifier 3 | 2024 | Film | 2h 5m | 6.2 |
Release or chronological: which order is best?
For Terrifier, release order and story order are the same thing: every film picks up after the one before it. There is no prequel to slot in early and no flashback to reshuffle, so the list above is the only order you need.
Where to start
Start with All Hallows' Eve and go in release order.
The whole thing is 7 hours. At two hours a night that is about 4 evenings.
The three highest rated: Terrifier 3 (6.2), Terrifier 2 (6), and Terrifier (5.5).
Every Terrifier movie, explained
One entry per title in release order: what it is about, why it matters to the bigger story, who is in it and how it did.
No. 01 · 2013 · Film · 1h 22m
All Hallows' Eve
While watching two children on Halloween night, a babysitter finds an old VHS tape in the kids' trick or treat bag. The tape features three tales of terror, all linked together by a murderous clown.
Why it matters: A babysitter plays a found VHS tape of three stories about Art the Clown.
- Starring
- Katie Maguire, Catherine A. Callahan, and Marie Maser
- Director
- Damien Leone
- Scores
- IMDb 5.2
No. 02 · 2016 · Film · 1h 24m
Terrifier
A maniacal clown named Art terrorizes three young women on Halloween night and everyone else who stands in his way.
Why it matters: Art the Clown stalks two friends through Miles County on Halloween night.
- Starring
- David Howard Thornton, Jenna Kanell, and Samantha Scaffidi
- Director
- Damien Leone
- Box office
- $0 million
- Scores
- IMDb 5.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 63%
No. 03 · 2022 · Film · 2h 18m
Terrifier 2
A year after the Miles County massacre, Art the Clown is resurrected by a sinister entity. Art returns home, where he must hunt down and destroy teenage Sienna and her younger brother Jonathan on Halloween. As the body count rises, the siblings fight to stay alive while uncovering the true nature of Art's evil intent.
Why it matters: Art returns and meets his match in Sienna Shaw, a teenager with her father's sword.
- Starring
- Lauren LaVera, David Howard Thornton, and Elliott Fullam
- Director
- Damien Leone
- Box office
- $16 million
- Scores
- IMDb 6 · Rotten Tomatoes 88%
No. 04 · 2024 · Film · 2h 5m
Terrifier 3
Five years after surviving Art the Clown's Halloween massacre, Sienna and Jonathan are still 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 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.
Why it matters: Art and a possessed Victoria spend Christmas hunting Sienna.
- Starring
- Lauren LaVera, David Howard Thornton, and Samantha Scaffidi
- Director
- Damien Leone
- Box office
- $90 million on a $2 million budget
- Scores
- IMDb 6.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 78%
Terrifier box office and budgets
The 3 Terrifier films with reported numbers have grossed $107 million worldwide on about $2 million in combined budgets, roughly 45 times what they cost. The biggest is Terrifier 3 at $90 million, 85% of the franchise's total on its own, followed by Terrifier 2 ($16 million) and Terrifier ($0 million).
The best and worst rated Terrifier movies
Across 4 rated titles, Terrifier averages 5.7 on IMDb. The top of the list is Terrifier 3 at 6.2, then Terrifier 2 (6) and Terrifier (5.5). At the bottom: All Hallows' Eve (5.2) and Terrifier (5.5).
- Terrifier 36.2 · RT 78%
- Terrifier 26 · RT 88%
- Terrifier5.5 · RT 63%
- All Hallows' Eve5.2
Who appears in the most Terrifier movies
David Howard Thornton leads with 3 appearances as Art the Clown, ahead of Samantha Scaffidi (3) and Katie Maguire (2). Counted from each title's top-billed cast.
| Actor | Role | Titles | First and latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Howard Thornton | Art the Clown | 3 | Terrifier (2016) to Terrifier 3 (2024) |
| Samantha Scaffidi | Victoria Heyes | 3 | Terrifier (2016) to Terrifier 3 (2024) |
| Katie Maguire | Sarah / Monica Brown | 2 | All Hallows' Eve (2013) to Terrifier (2016) |
| Lauren LaVera | Sienna Shaw | 2 | Terrifier 2 (2022) to Terrifier 3 (2024) |
| Elliott Fullam | Jonathan Shaw | 2 | Terrifier 2 (2022) to Terrifier 3 (2024) |
Terrifier directors and creators
1 filmmaker has directed or created Terrifier; Damien Leone has the most, with 4.
- Damien LeoneAll Hallows' Eve (2013), Terrifier (2016), Terrifier 2 (2022), and Terrifier 3 (2024)
How long it takes to watch every Terrifier movie
All 4 titles add up to 7 hours. That is about 4 two-hour evenings, or 1 days of ten-hour binges. The longest film is Terrifier 2 at 2h 18m.
The 4 best rated films: Terrifier 3, Terrifier 2, Terrifier, and All Hallows' Eve.
Everything takes about 8 days.
Track what you've watched on the timeline and it counts the hours left.
Upcoming Terrifier movies
- Terrifier 4Date to be announced
Common questions
What order should I watch the Terrifier movies in?
Watch Terrifier in release order: All Hallows' Eve (2013), the anthology where Art the Clown first appears, then Terrifier (2016), Terrifier 2 (2022) and Terrifier 3 (2024).
How many Terrifier movies and shows are there?
There are 4 titles in the Terrifier franchise: 4 films and 0 series, released from 2013 to 2024. 1 more is announced: Terrifier 4.
How long does it take to watch all the Terrifier movies?
About 7 hours for all 4 titles, counting every episode.
What is the first Terrifier title in chronological order?
All Hallows' Eve, set in A babysitter's VHS tape. In release order the first is All Hallows' Eve (2013).
What is the next Terrifier release?
Terrifier 4, date to be announced.
What is the best Terrifier movie?
By IMDb score, Terrifier 3 (2024) at 6.2, followed by Terrifier 2 at 6.
What is the highest-grossing Terrifier movie?
Terrifier 3 (2024), with $90 million worldwide. Terrifier films have made $107 million in total.
Who has appeared in the most Terrifier movies?
David Howard Thornton, in 3 of them as Art the Clown.
What is the longest Terrifier movie?
Terrifier 2, at 2h 18m.
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