Jason Voorhees and Michael Myers have proven that horror movie villains need not talk in order to appear absolutely terrifying – Art the Clown now joins that list, as do the men behind the villanous antagonist, Mike Giannelli and David Howard Thornton. Clowns are scary enough to some people, let alone one with such violent tendencies
Art the Clown’s first appearance was in 2013’s All Hallows’ Eve, but it was 2016’s Terrifer – written and directed by Damien Leone – that Art got a starring role and made an impact in the horror genre.
Terrifier had a limited theatrical run and was released to DVD and Blu-ray in 2018. I was made aware of Terrifier thanks to Dead Meat’s ‘Kill Count’ episode.
A sequel was written and filming began in 2019, however the pandemic impacted its shooting schedule. Terrifier 2 was eventually released late in 2022, with a physical media release following soon after. Terrifier 3 has been a box office success (click here for Art the Santa Clown tattoos), and a fourth and (allegedly) final film confirmed by Leone.
Four movies will certainly give you plenty of imagery for a single tattoo up to a full sleeve or even back piece, celebrating one scene, one movie, or one character or several across the franchise.
Victims and Final Girls are uncommon in tattoos as people prefer the villains with which to decorate their bodies. Art the Clown’s victims would certainly make for some terrifying and gory tattoos.
Who do you find scariest: Pennywise or Art the Clown?
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