Writer and director Damien Leone lets his vision shine in Terrifier 3. The first two films were built terror up, but the third is the best and the scariest. It is not rated, but that is because if it went through the system, it would receive an NC-17 rating. I survived my experience with Terrifier 3! I know many screenings of this film resulted in people walking out due to the nature of its content.  There is continuous grisly violence, and slashing scenes which cross the limits. I went in with an empty stomach, so I was physically and mentally prepared for Terrifier 3. It was one of the most exciting horror films I have seen in years.

The events of the first and the second film are continued in this edition. It is the Christmas season, and Art the Clown (played by David Howard Thornton) is still roaming the streets. Sienna (played by Lauren LaVera) and her brother Jonathan (played by Elliott Fullam) are trying to recover from the terrifying events they had with Art the Clown in Terrifier 2. Apparently, their nightmare was only the beginning, and they are far from finished. In Miles County, horrific events start to happen.  It seems as if Sienna and Jonathan are the only ones who know how to lure Art the Clown into putting an end to his nightmares. The only problem is that he is moving around so much more. Sienna and Jonathan want to find a life of normalcy, but there is no such thing.

Audiences will have to build a tolerance to this film. As Art the Clown unravels his wrath, the rollercoaster of mental tolerance may require (mental) helmets. Viewers got up out of their seats throughout my screening because their handling some scenes is a challenge. It is ruthless horror done right since proper build-ups are established to mortify audiences. Leone’s directing is genius! His style of direction may not appeal to everyone, but I respect the fact that he does not let his vision get criticized. He is an open book in Terrifier 3.

The slashing moments may require research before seeing this film. I revisited the first two films before watching the third. I knew my tolerance had to be built up to avoid being repulsed.The evil is in this film is invigorating, and the nightmares of Christmas come early. It is unforgettable, although a little too violent at times. In the end, it is truly one most terrifying experiences I have had in a cinema. Three out of four stars for Terrifier 3.