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It’s that time of year for jesters … and while “Joker: Folie à Deux” was anticipated to dominate as the Clown Monarch of Film, a far more terrifying trickster is dominating the box office.
“Terrifier 3” — an economical yet gruesome horror movie centering on a clown serial killer — graced the box office this past week, rapidly outpacing ‘Joker 2’ … accumulating $18 million while ‘Joker 2’ only earned $7 million this weekend.
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We spoke with David Howard Thornton — the actor behind Art the Clown in all three ‘Terrifier’ films — and he expressed his astonishment … calling this an epic David vs. Goliath clash between a modest indie film and a colossal studio release.
DHT attributes the success to two factors — the intense support from the ‘Terrifier’ fandom, and their commitment to preserving the essence of the films.
David mentions that studios offered financing for the film, but they sought to modify the movie in ways that made the creative team uncomfortable … resulting in a firm rejection of their proposals.
David believes a significant issue with movie theaters is that studios aren’t producing films that encourage group viewings … which diminishes the motivation to go out and experience a movie. He asserts “Terrifier 3” is best enjoyed with an audience — a considerable asset in their favor.
By the way … David has lots to share about the ‘Joker’ films — make sure to watch until the end to discover why he’s so astonished by the sequel’s failure.
As you’re likely aware … “Joker: Folie à Deux” had a disappointing debut at the box office, indicating it could incur significant financial losses. Reports indicate to publications such as Variety that the film must achieve a gross of $450 million to recoup its costs. So far, it has only garnered approximately $215 million globally.
“Joker: Folie à Deux” currently sits at a mere 33% on Rotten Tomatoes — a truly dismal rating on the review aggregator platform.
The takeaway is that “Terrifier 3” is experiencing a sensational moment … yet we suspect that Warner Bros. executives are far more anxious about the box office performance of the latest ‘Joker’ movie!