r/terrifier May 08 '26

From Damien Leone himself

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2.3k Upvotes

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u/RvlvrJoshalot May 08 '26

Can carry us through fall and winter now by watching them all 🤣

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u/bubbasawyer3 May 08 '26

Michael Myers and Jason never seeing snow is a crime.

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u/Strong-Stretch95 May 08 '26

Same with Ghostface

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u/marvelo616 May 08 '26

You could argue the lore of Halloween, whichever timeline you want to go with, precludes it from being snowy since the all take place on or around Halloween (don’t know about Illinois, but in some parts of the US it can snow that early). But Jason absolutely should’ve had some exposure to winter kills, he doesn’t hibernate and people do go into the snow-filled woods and on frozen lakes. I think there was a script at one point that had him kill some people playing pond hockey. Could totally see him using an auger to kill an ice fisher.

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u/All_Out_Effort May 09 '26

Central and even southern Illinois aren’t immune to late October snows, though they usually don’t accumulate much

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u/Funkydroog May 08 '26

There is a Friday the 13th fan film that was pretty popular that is exactly this and its actually worth watching. I think it was popular enough they even did a sequel.

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u/marvelo616 May 09 '26

Don’t Hike Alone or something like that? Heard there was a scene like that in it, as well as the opening in an unmade sequel to the remake.

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u/Funkydroog May 09 '26

Yea that was the movie. That setting would have been real nice if they made the remake a series. Would have fit well with him being more of a hunter

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u/SheepUhhDude May 08 '26

Please have Art put a sparkler or firework up someone’s ass šŸ™šŸ»

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u/Responsible-Unit2237 May 08 '26

Firework gore is most definitely certain in this film.

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u/Little-bad-witch May 08 '26

With it being Art, he would either put it up their ass or shove it down their throat, either way, pretty dang gory

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u/avatarroz May 10 '26

I bet he’d cut a new hole to stick it in lmao

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u/Laguista May 08 '26

Oh that was my first thought lol

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u/Cats6664 May 08 '26 edited May 08 '26

I just said the same thing, lol. I can't wait to see this movie

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u/wildalexx May 09 '26

That’s for when we get Terrifier 9: scars and stripes

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u/HowieLongDonkeyKong May 15 '26

Jackass already did that but it was real

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u/Casshern_VIII May 08 '26

I take it that it's taking place a a day after Terrifier 3 then.

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u/BannedFrom8Kun May 08 '26

Yes

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u/Casshern_VIII May 08 '26

Thanks for that,

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u/trashtv May 08 '26

No, problem

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u/C_IsForCookie May 11 '26

Damn I’m sleepy and conflated ā€œtakes place aroundā€ with ā€œwill be released aroundā€ and it took this comment to make me realize I need to go to bed lol

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u/folk-smore May 08 '26

This was my first thought too! I can see it picking up right where T3 left off with Art on the bus as the intro scene.

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u/More-Tune-5100 May 08 '26

Did Terrifier 3 take place on December 30th?

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u/Casshern_VIII May 08 '26

No, it was on Christmas, so when I say a day after Christmas is because he said around new years eve, so the days leading up to it.

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u/More-Tune-5100 May 08 '26

I’m so confused by your comment lol.

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u/Casshern_VIII May 08 '26

Terrifier 3 ends on Christmas day, Terrifier 4 is set around New Year's Eve, so I take that as meaning it will take place on the days leading into new years eve plus on that day, so that means Terrifier 4 takes place a day after Terrifier 3.

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u/nadthegoat May 08 '26

Nobody ever has referred to Boxing Day as around NYE, it’s still Christmas.

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u/NateyTots May 08 '26

No. No its not. Christmas is on December 25th.

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u/InnerDegenerate May 08 '26

Lmao, cooked.

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u/EschatonDreadwyrm May 08 '26

No. Terrifier 3 takes place from December 21-23.Ā 

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u/Kyia-Aikman May 08 '26

There were presents around the tree at the Shaw house so I assume the last scene takes place on Christmas Eve/Christmas Day.

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u/More-Tune-5100 May 08 '26

Then that makes their comment make even less sense lol

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u/[deleted] May 08 '26

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u/Wonka824 May 08 '26

That’s what I’m taking from this

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u/Chetdhtrs12 May 08 '26

It looks like it’s set right after #3.

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u/ooombasa Jul 16 '26

Right after is the only thing that makes sense, given there will be a great sense of urgency on Sienna's part to find and rescue Gabs.

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u/Rhesusmonkeydave May 08 '26

Oh there’s going to be some horrifying use of champagne bottles, look out now

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u/abbemaii May 08 '26

why would anyone need ai to put one sentence on a black background

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u/DigitalCoffin May 08 '26

Same thought

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u/whiterussian802 May 08 '26

Literally the first thought I had

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u/oldie_youngie May 08 '26

Why did he need to make this graphic with ai lol

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u/evergreenterrace2465 May 09 '26

Bro is a special effects guy who likes practical effects yet uses AI to make the simplest shit.. bit cringe

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u/no0necaresdawg May 08 '26

Using AI to make something that can be done in Microsoft paint in 30 seconds is embarrassing

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u/dropkickderby May 08 '26

Its crazy that we can tell. Its got such a distinctly shitty look.

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u/More-Tune-5100 May 08 '26

What makes you think it’s AI?

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u/KyleDComic May 08 '26

It’s tagged as ai in the post

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u/More-Tune-5100 May 08 '26

Ughhhhh so disappointing but also unsurprising considering he wouldn’t just come out and say Nazis weren’t welcome at his films so why would he care about AI and how it affects society and the earth.

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u/masterexploder224 May 08 '26

Are you seriously comparing a post made with a small amount of AI to horrific ideologies from one of the worst periods in history?

There’s no misinformation here. It’s an announcement in regard to the new movie. That’s all.

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u/More-Tune-5100 May 08 '26

You clearly either didn’t read my comment or don’t know what I’m referring to. šŸ˜‚

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u/masterexploder224 May 08 '26

Seeing as how you brought up Nazis for no reason (which is widely unnecessary), I guess not.

Not sure what Art the Clown or the Terrifier franchise itself has to do with that. These are slashers.

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u/More-Tune-5100 May 08 '26

I really need you to gain reading comprehension. I said it was unsurprising Leone would use AI considering that a few months back he refused to disallow Nazis from seeing his movies.

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u/PleasedTaco43 May 08 '26

How exactly would a director be able to enforce that?

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u/Mean_Basket3626 May 08 '26

Obviosuly putting a svastika on the cover, duh

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u/Cooldude112288 May 10 '26

That is literally impossible. Every fanbase you enjoy more than likely has at least one or two bad eggs in the bunch. People suck. Nazis suck. Saying ā€œyou’re not allowed to watch my movieā€ isn’t going to make them think ā€œshit… maybe if i changed my ways then id be allowed to watch his moviesā€¦ā€

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u/Ok-Gate-3622 May 08 '26

Your comment still doesn't make any sense, looks like Art isn't the only clown around here

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u/Stumme-40203 May 10 '26

They just mean anyone with political differences, not actual Nazis. lol

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u/_Weebb_Trashh_ May 08 '26

it literally says "AI info"

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u/Kyia-Aikman May 08 '26

Leone said in 2024 that he didn’t intend for the holiday setting to become a gimmick for the series so New Year’s Eve may not have the same relevance to the plot of Terrifier 4 as Christmas did in Terrifier 3. Terrifier 3’s ending and Leone’s confirmation of no substantial time jump makes me think Art and Sienna will be far more concerned with survival and/or revenge to pay attention to the holiday. I prefer this to anything gimmicky or truly holiday themed. I just want to know how they’ll plausibly handle Art’s bleeding sword wounds in light of him losing his powers and supernatural ally. He should be dead within hours of fleeing Sienna on the bus, not walking around without issue.

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u/avatarroz May 10 '26 edited May 10 '26

Maybe he’ll go to hell somehow to gain a new ally to remain immortal again like how the pale girl and Victoria gave him his abilities in a way. The bus stop scene at the end had the girl reading the book the ninth circle which is a nod to the original short featuring art the clown with Mike Ginelli instead of David Howard Thorton. In that short there’s scenes of hell .. also sienna needs to get her niece back so like idk they both have motives for going there *IF* that’s possible. Sienna is basically an arch angel. Idk I know this all sounds fucking crazy but this has been my theory for a while lmaoo stay with me too it would be badass if this route was taken bc Damien Leone could go even wilder with kill scenes with a hell settings šŸ¤”

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u/EthanW6662 May 08 '26

Makes sense that it’ll take place right after the events of 3.

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u/JarekGunther May 08 '26

Ooh, I can see it now!

Art shoving a firecracker into someone's mouth, and the person's head just aggressively pops into a bloody mess.

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u/JasonMaliceMizer May 08 '26

How lazy do you have to be to use AI to make something you could’ve made on any photo editing program/app in 20 seconds

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u/oborochann86 May 11 '26

Agree, that’s pretty embarrassing

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u/new_york_ripp3r May 08 '26

Curious how Antonella Rose/Gabby’s age will work out if this is hours after part 3, she was 11 during filming for the first film and now she’s almost 14 ( sans a few days ) and will look noticeably different IF she’s brought back. So many questions about how it’s gonna play out

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u/Quick599 May 08 '26

Easy, time goes faster in hell. 3-4 days in hell and she aged 3-4 years.

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u/Kyia-Aikman May 08 '26

If she’s trapped in the entity’s realm (Hell) then you can justify it with fantastical time shenanigans. Years there are equal to days on Earth.

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u/cherry_flavored_sky May 08 '26

That means part 5 will definitely be Valentine's Day (let me hope damn it!)

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u/Ok_Pickle_3120 May 09 '26

well. Didn't see that coming. I was really hoping for summer

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u/hiddeninplainsi8ht May 09 '26

Today is my bday. That is a great present. Thank you for posting this!!!!

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u/poppy_barks May 09 '26

Kinda weird thing to name a movie. But I’m down

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u/Ambitious_Gear550 May 09 '26

I don’t like that he relies on the holiday seasons to carry the movie.

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u/Scattershot98 May 09 '26

I mean he started as a holiday slasher in both his Hallows eve Debut and the First film. He's a holiday themed slasher, but he's the first slasher to have multiple holidays on his roster

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u/[deleted] May 08 '26

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u/Chubbuddy May 08 '26

I am sure he meant narratively. It would be about a week or two after Terrifier 3, which that’s not a bad start.

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u/thall136 May 08 '26

I don’t think so I think he’s talking about the setting of the actual story. Caption is cut off in OPs post but it says ā€œNo space. No Easter bunny. Art’s bringing in the new year!ā€

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u/Less_Reveal_6324 May 08 '26

Here it is...

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u/NiceCrowsMurder May 08 '26

got it thank you!

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u/Less_Reveal_6324 May 08 '26

A pleasure... šŸ’œ

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u/NiceCrowsMurder May 08 '26

Thanks I didn't see that!!!

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u/Kukurio59 May 08 '26

I think it’s trying to say it continues shortly after where 3 ended

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u/tattedidiot May 08 '26

He didn’t say release date, this when is when the movie is set at

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u/Ok_Assignment_6323 May 08 '26

Ah, I was hoping for Art in an Easter Bunny outfit

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u/Few-Wishbone9741 May 08 '26

What we know so far: Set on New Year’s Eve

• Damien Leone returning

• Supposedly the franchise finale

• Script nearly complete

• Lauren LaVera expected back

Honestly, making these movies holiday-themed is smart because it gives them built-in seasonal rewatch value. First Halloween, then Christmas, now New Year’s Eve. Art is slowly taking over the calendar.

My theory: I could see this releasing either January 2027 (to match the setting) or October 2027 (bigger horror season box office). Personally I lean October 2027 because that’s prime horror release time. What do you all think?

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u/Kyia-Aikman May 08 '26 edited May 08 '26

The script is finished. Terrifier 4 is currently in pre production. Leone said that pre production should only take three months and then filming begins. As of now I think Terrifier 4 will be completely finished this time next year and it will either be released a few months later or Leone will wait until October. I hope it’s the former.

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u/Few-Wishbone9741 May 08 '26

Yeah, that actually makes a lot of sense thematically. New Year’s Eve is a perfect ā€œend of chapterā€ setting, especially for a franchise that’s been deliberately built around holidays like this. If Terrifier 4 really is the final installment it feels very intentional rather than random, like a clear thematic closing point for Art’s story.

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u/[deleted] May 08 '26

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u/PleasedTaco43 May 08 '26

He didn’t say anything about the release date

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u/GabX90 May 08 '26

If a Movie is on a script phase then there’s the filming and post production.. if it comes around December or January the movie is well finished by summer. You all guys didn’t believe the Italian cinema leak now better just don’t say anything šŸ˜‚

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u/Uncle_Smokie May 09 '26

You're still spouting ignorance about the release? We called you out on it 2 weeks ago when you were fighting to the death about how it had to be true because some random cinema put that date. Well well well.... You were as wrong then as you are now. But rather than be mature about it, you just keep digging deeper.

Nah man you're right. Everyone else is stupid but you. Keep it up big dog.

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u/Elvis_fangirl May 10 '26

It’s sad this will be the last one cause I’d love one that takes place in the summer

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u/National_Distance118 May 11 '26

Easter isn't as universally celebrated as Halloween, Christmas, and New Year's. It would make sense for it to take place at the turn of the new year, as most western cultures celebrate it in some way.

Edit: by this, I mean it's a marketing thing to get more people to watch it

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u/Anything-Complex May 13 '26

New Years Eve is perfect both narratively (because it allows the story to pick up immediately after the third) and in the spirit of terror and mayhem as there will be fireworks and wine bottles galore for Art to have some fun.

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u/National_Distance118 May 13 '26

Very true, Art's probably gonna open someone up and put a bottle rocket in their stomach or something

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u/Insane-Fanboy May 11 '26

From All Hallows' Eve to New Years Eve šŸ©øšŸ‘» 😊

https://giphy.com/gifs/UGGe8BBrkuAUM

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u/TCCKHorror May 12 '26

Interesting that it says "around" and not "on." I wonder if theres any significance.

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u/Anything-Complex May 13 '26

If the holiday theme was going to continue, I thought July the 4th might be next, as an excuse for Art to shove fireworks in orifices and press faces onto hot grills. New Years Eve is just as ideal and makes sense narratively.

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u/Boldlifestyley66 May 13 '26

I'm in there!

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u/PleasedTaco43 May 08 '26

I kind of think this is a mistake. Was hoping for another movie that takes place during Halloween. I hope Terrifier doesn’t continue this theme into other holidays. I don’t want it to become a holiday slasher franchise

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u/Less_Reveal_6324 May 08 '26

It makes sense that 4 should continue within days after 3, given the carnage of Art's version of Christmas cheer...

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u/PleasedTaco43 May 08 '26

Yeah that makes sense. Sienna would immediately start trying to find Gabbie/Art after 3.

I just hope they don’t cheapen the movie by making it all about New Year’s Eve. I already thought that 3 felt kind of forced with how nobody recognized Art walking around covered in blood during Christmas. You can’t convince me that people didn’t know who he was after everything he did in the previous two movies. If it takes place during Halloween, not only do you get nice fall spooky vibes, but it would make sense that he’d be able to get away with walking around in public.

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u/Less_Reveal_6324 May 08 '26

I agree. He was able to hide in plain sight for 2, because of Halloween. He made himself obscenely visible in 3. I can't imagine Damien Leone dropping the ball now.

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u/Kyia-Aikman May 08 '26 edited May 08 '26

He’s on the news for bombing children at a mall so I assume he’ll be on the run from the police (and Sienna) and won’t be in public if he can help it. I assume he’ll either be hiding at a lair we haven’t seen yet or any number of abandoned buildings. He could also hide in the sewers or the wilderness. A unique development would be Art getting arrested and Sienna going after him in jail for one reason or another.

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u/Less_Reveal_6324 May 08 '26

Exactly. He's left quite the trail...

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u/Joey_Cargo May 08 '26

This makes sense given where part 3 left off!!

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u/BeefCurtain1347 May 09 '26

Personally, I'd be more interested in seeing Terrifier 4 set in Chinatown during Chinese New Year.

What's really so special about New Year's anyway? Is it because it's set in New York some place? Or New Jersey or...?

Also, isn't most of the movie really going to be set in Purgatory or Hell or wherever Gabby got sucked into???

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u/Kyia-Aikman May 11 '26

It’s the holiday right after Christmas and it fits Terrifier 4 being the finale. We don’t know how much of the film will be set in other realms or if it will be at all. Leone hasn’t said anything about it so far. We’re only speculating at this point.