<p>New indie horror film <em>Terrifier 3&nbsp;</em>opened atop the North American box office, while last weekend's leader, <em>Joker: Folie a Deux</em>,&nbsp;suffered a record plunge from its own debut, industry watchers reported Sunday.</p>

<p>Terrifier 3,&nbsp;from indie studio Cineverse and Icon Events, earned an estimated $18.2 million for the Friday-through-Sunday period, according to Exhibitor Relations. Analyst David A. Gross called that "an outstanding opening for a third episode in an indie horror series."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The slasher film has Art the Clown back to spread holiday fear -- and plenty of blood and guts -- with David Howard Thornton again playing the psychopathic harlequin.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Universal and DreamWorks Animation's "The Wild Robot" placed second again, at $13.4 million. Lupita Nyong'o voices Roz, a robot stranded on a remote island who is forced to befriend woodland animals to survive.</p>

<p>That left Warner Bros.' Joker&nbsp;film, a dark musical Batman spinoff, suffering a huge 80 percent drop, from last weekend's $40 million to $7.1 million -- a stunning result for a film with a budget close to $200 million.</p>

<p>That second-week collapse was the worst ever for a comic book-based movie and one of the biggest for any film, according to the Hollywood Reporter.</p>

<p>In fourth place, down one spot, was another Warner Bros.' film, "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice," at $7.0 million. Michael Keaton again plays the back-from-the-dead title character.</p>

<p>And in fifth, at $3.8 million, was Focus Features' new "Piece by Piece," a comedy-drama using Lego animation to follow the life of singer-songwriter Pharrell Williams. The all-star voice cast includes Gwen Stefani, Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, Jay-Z, Justin Timberlake and Busta Rhymes.</p>

<p>Meantime, a gritty new film about Donald Trump, "The Apprentice," detailing his early rise in New York, had a weak opening, placing 10th with $1.6 million. Trump had threatened to try to block the release over its often unflattering depiction. Sebastian Stan plays Trump.</p>

<p>Rounding out the top 10 were:</p>

<p>"Transformers One" ($3.7 million)</p>

<p>"Saturday Night" ($3.4 million)</p>

<p>"My Hero Academia: You're Next" ($3 million)</p>

<p>"The Nightmare Before Christmas (reissue): ($2.3 million)</p>

<p>"The Apprentice" ($1.6 million)</p>


New indie horror film Terrifier 3 opened atop the North American box office, while last weekend's leader, Joker: Folie a Deux, suffered a record plunge from its own debut, industry watchers reported Sunday.

New indie horror film Terrifier 3 opened atop the North American box office, while last weekend's leader, Joker: Folie a Deux, suffered a record plunge from its own debut, industry watchers reported Sunday. Terrifier 3, from indie studio Cineverse and Icon Events, earned an estimated $18.2 million for the Friday-through-Sunday period, according to Exhibitor Relations. Analyst David A. Gross called that "an outstanding opening for a third episode in an indie horror series." The slasher film has Art the Clown back to spread holiday fear -- and plenty of blood and guts -- with David Howard Thornton again playing the psychopathic harlequin. Universal and DreamWorks Animation's "The Wild Robot" placed second again, at $13.4 million. Lupita Nyong'o voices Roz, a robot stranded on a remote island who is forced to befriend woodland animals to survive. That left Warner Bros.' Joker film, a dark musical Batman spinoff, suffering a huge 80 percent drop, from last weekend's $40 million to $7.1 million -- a stunning result for a film with a budget close to $200 million. That second-week collapse was the worst ever for a comic book-based movie and one of the biggest for any film, according to the Hollywood Reporter. In fourth place, down one spot, was another Warner Bros.' film, "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice," at $7.0 million. Michael Keaton again plays the back-from-the-dead title character. And in fifth, at $3.8 million, was Focus Features' new "Piece by Piece," a comedy-drama using Lego animation to follow the life of singer-songwriter Pharrell Williams. The all-star voice cast includes Gwen Stefani, Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, Jay-Z, Justin Timberlake and Busta Rhymes. Meantime, a gritty new film about Donald Trump, "The Apprentice," detailing his early rise in New York, had a weak opening, placing 10th with $1.6 million. Trump had threatened to try to block the release over its often unflattering depiction. Sebastian Stan plays Trump. Rounding out the top 10 were: "Transformers One" ($3.7 million) "Saturday Night" ($3.4 million) "My Hero Academia: You're Next" ($3 million) "The Nightmare Before Christmas (reissue): ($2.3 million) "The Apprentice" ($1.6 million)

Pre-Halloween Terrifier lands atop North America box office

<p>'Terrifier 3' is in the making! Following the massive success of the franchise's second film, the producers have teased&nbsp;that a new slasher horror film is in the works.<br />
<br />
Director Damien Leone, who is currently basking in the success of his brutal clown film, has spilt some beans about the possible sequels. During his exclusive interview with Variety, when asked about the future of the film, Leone revealed that not just one, but he's working on two&nbsp;slasher films.<br />
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"I had a Part 3 in mind when writing Part 2. There are so many questions brought up in Part 2 that are not answered, and that was part of the design because I know I’m going into a Part 3, "Damien said.&nbsp;<br />
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Furthermore, Leone said that&nbsp;part 3 is pretty long, so he might split it and release the film in two parts.</p>

<p>"I pretty much have the entire treatment ready for Part 3, but it’s getting so big that it could potentially split into a Part 4 because I wouldn’t want to make another 2 hour 20 minute movie. So we’ll see,'' via Variety.&nbsp;</p>

<p>'Terrifier 2'&nbsp;is a sequel to the 2016 horror film 'Terrifier'&nbsp;and stars actors Jenna Kanell, Samantha Scaffidi, and David Howard Thornton in prominent roles.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
"My fear is that eventually the well is going to run dry, we’re going to wind up jumping the shark, there will be nothing left to say with this character. It happens with a lot of franchises that I’m still a huge fan of. I’ve watched all these Part 10s&nbsp;&nbsp;and Part 13s, but sometimes that could really ruin the entire franchise. For them to peter out, not have this satisfying arc, or if the movie goes in another direction, that could be devastating to your overall franchise. I want to try and avoid that, " he said further.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
The horror film centred on an evil clown named Art, was released in theatres across the United States in October, and quickly became the buzz of the entire world as reports of individuals fainting and vomiting after watching the gruesome scenes began to circulate.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
The film, made on a budget of less than $250,000 as per Variety, has earned a whopping $5 million at the box office.</p>


'Terrifier 3' is in the making! Following the massive success of the franchise's second film, the producers have teased that a new slasher horror film is in the works.

'Terrifier 3' is in the making! Following the massive success of the franchise's second film, the producers have teased that a new slasher horror film is in the works. Director Damien Leone, who is currently basking in the success of his brutal clown film, has spilt some beans about the possible sequels. During his exclusive interview with Variety, when asked about the future of the film, Leone revealed that not just one, but he's working on two slasher films. "I had a Part 3 in mind when writing Part 2. There are so many questions brought up in Part 2 that are not answered, and that was part of the design because I know I’m going into a Part 3, "Damien said. Furthermore, Leone said that part 3 is pretty long, so he might split it and release the film in two parts. "I pretty much have the entire treatment ready for Part 3, but it’s getting so big that it could potentially split into a Part 4 because I wouldn’t want to make another 2 hour 20 minute movie. So we’ll see,'' via Variety. 'Terrifier 2' is a sequel to the 2016 horror film 'Terrifier' and stars actors Jenna Kanell, Samantha Scaffidi, and David Howard Thornton in prominent roles. "My fear is that eventually the well is going to run dry, we’re going to wind up jumping the shark, there will be nothing left to say with this character. It happens with a lot of franchises that I’m still a huge fan of. I’ve watched all these Part 10s and Part 13s, but sometimes that could really ruin the entire franchise. For them to peter out, not have this satisfying arc, or if the movie goes in another direction, that could be devastating to your overall franchise. I want to try and avoid that, " he said further. The horror film centred on an evil clown named Art, was released in theatres across the United States in October, and quickly became the buzz of the entire world as reports of individuals fainting and vomiting after watching the gruesome scenes began to circulate. The film, made on a budget of less than $250,000 as per Variety, has earned a whopping $5 million at the box office.

More sequels of 'Terrifier 2' are in the works, director Damien Leone confirms

<p>Cinema can entertain you and it even scares you. A new slasher film called 'Terrifier 2' is reportedly having adverse effects on its audience in the US.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
The horror film which centres around an evil clown named Art, was released in cinemas across the US and even got critical acclaim. The film has reportedly earned over USD 2.3 million and was released at&nbsp;700 screens. But the film is not meant for the faint heart.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
Several who have watched the film have shared their frightening accounts of viewing on social media, and have even reported that people in theatres have fainted and vomited while watching the film.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
One of the producers of the film soon took to Twitter to provide a disclaimer about 'graphic violence ' and 'brutal depictions of horror' in the film.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>What is the film about?</strong><br />
<br />
'Terrifier 2' is a sequel of the 2016 horror film 'Terrifier'. The film has been helmed by Damien Leone and stars actors Jenna Kanell, Samantha Scaffidi and David Howard Thornton in prominent roles.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
The original film centred around Tara Heyes who becomes the sadistic obsession of Art the Clown (Thornton) a gruesome killer who has been painted with black-and-white clown makeup.<br />
<br />
In its sequel, Art the clown returns to Miles COunty after being resurrected and he now is after a teenage girl and her younger brother.</p>

<p><strong>How is the audience reacting to the film?</strong><br />
<br />
Most moviegoers are raving about the film's gruesome scenes but also reporting adverse reactions that they have witnessed in theatres.&nbsp;<br />
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“My friend passed out and the theatre called an ambulance,” wrote a Twitter user. “Highly recommended.”<br />
Here are some other reactions on the film.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Terrifier2?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Terrifier2</a> my friend passed out and the theater called an ambulance. Highly recommended <a href="https://t.co/DTrWjpeMO4">pic.twitter.com/DTrWjpeMO4</a></p>
— Andrew Liming (@ratshitbastard) <a href="https://twitter.com/ratshitbastard/status/1579276269224853504?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">This scene in Terrifier 2 is the most unbelievable shit ive ever seen in a movie theatre <a href="https://t.co/XcbyN4kaAi">pic.twitter.com/XcbyN4kaAi</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">This is the scene in terrifier 2 when i knew i was about to cry and throw up. Demented stuff <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Terrifier2?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Terrifier2</a> <a href="https://t.co/1lY7tUtcku">pic.twitter.com/1lY7tUtcku</a></p>
— The BabaDoed (@NateDog10000) <a href="https://twitter.com/NateDog10000/status/1580993427528773633?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 14, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">So I umm… just got done watching Terrifier 2.. and yeah, this has been the most disturbing movie I have ever seen. Like this shit is on a different level of sadistic. We were so stunned that we couldn’t even speak after it ended. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Terrifier2?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Terrifier2</a></p>
— Anthony Knight (きょん-きょん) (@AnthonyZolanski) <a href="https://twitter.com/AnthonyZolanski/status/1580417067030749187?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2022</a></blockquote>
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-Men's bathroom closest to the auditorium that just showed Terrifier 2 had vomit in every stall.<br />
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-Almost sold out in the second showing. I'd estimate maybe 4 or 5 seats remained, including the very front row closest to the screen.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Terrifier2?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Terrifier2</a> <a href="https://t.co/9a0p7cs8QN">pic.twitter.com/9a0p7cs8QN</a></p>
— FN Rascal (@SingleHotLatina) <a href="https://twitter.com/SingleHotLatina/status/1581518425398325249?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 16, 2022</a></blockquote>
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— Bergenator (@Bergenator92) <a href="https://twitter.com/Bergenator92/status/1578235199581716481?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p>Meanwhile, the film's producer Steven Barton tweeted an audience advisory on Monday following multiple reports of fainting and vomiting.&nbsp;<br />
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"This movie contains scenes of graphic violence and brutal depictions of horror," Barton wrote. "Viewers who are faint of heart, prone to lightheadedness or have weak stomachs are advised to take extreme caution. There have already been numerous instances of fainting and vomiting in theatres. For those choosing to continue, you’ve been warned."&nbsp;</p>


Cinema can entertain you and it even scares you. A new slasher film called 'Terrifier 2' is reportedly having adverse effects on its audience in the US. The horror film which centres around an evil clown named Art, was released in cinemas across the US and even got critical acclaim.

Cinema can entertain you and it even scares you. A new slasher film called 'Terrifier 2' is reportedly having adverse effects on its audience in the US. The horror film which centres around an evil clown named Art, was released in cinemas across the US and even got critical acclaim. The film has reportedly earned over USD 2.3 million and was released at 700 screens. But the film is not meant for the faint heart. Several who have watched the film have shared their frightening accounts of viewing on social media, and have even reported that people in theatres have fainted and vomited while watching the film. One of the producers of the film soon took to Twitter to provide a disclaimer about 'graphic violence ' and 'brutal depictions of horror' in the film. What is the film about? 'Terrifier 2' is a sequel of the 2016 horror film 'Terrifier'. The film has been helmed by Damien Leone and stars actors Jenna Kanell, Samantha Scaffidi and David Howard Thornton in prominent roles. The original film centred around Tara Heyes who becomes the sadistic obsession of Art the Clown (Thornton) a gruesome killer who has been painted with black-and-white clown makeup. In its sequel, Art the clown returns to Miles COunty after being resurrected and he now is after a teenage girl and her younger brother. How is the audience reacting to the film? Most moviegoers are raving about the film's gruesome scenes but also reporting adverse reactions that they have witnessed in theatres. “My friend passed out and the theatre called an ambulance,” wrote a Twitter user. “Highly recommended.” Here are some other reactions on the film. #Terrifier2 my friend passed out and the theater called an ambulance. Highly recommended pic.twitter.com/DTrWjpeMO4 — Andrew Liming (@ratshitbastard) October 10, 2022 × This scene in Terrifier 2 is the most unbelievable shit ive ever seen in a movie theatre pic.twitter.com/XcbyN4kaAi — luke (@lukealscol) October 11, 2022 × This is the scene in terrifier 2 when i knew i was about to cry and throw up. Demented stuff #Terrifier2 pic.twitter.com/1lY7tUtcku — The BabaDoed (@NateDog10000) October 14, 2022 × So I umm… just got done watching Terrifier 2.. and yeah, this has been the most disturbing movie I have ever seen. Like this shit is on a different level of sadistic. We were so stunned that we couldn’t even speak after it ended. #Terrifier2 — Anthony Knight (きょん-きょん) (@AnthonyZolanski) October 13, 2022 × Round 2 of Terrifier 2 tonight -Men's bathroom closest to the auditorium that just showed Terrifier 2 had vomit in every stall. -Almost sold out in the second showing. I'd estimate maybe 4 or 5 seats remained, including the very front row closest to the screen.#Terrifier2 pic.twitter.com/9a0p7cs8QN — FN Rascal (@SingleHotLatina) October 16, 2022 × Terrifier 2 will have some of the most heinous sickening murders ever conjured up by human imagination, and then have scenes like this within a five minute window. pic.twitter.com/SCf1OU5RDN — Bergenator (@Bergenator92) October 7, 2022 × Meanwhile, the film's producer Steven Barton tweeted an audience advisory on Monday following multiple reports of fainting and vomiting. "This movie contains scenes of graphic violence and brutal depictions of horror," Barton wrote. "Viewers who are faint of heart, prone to lightheadedness or have weak stomachs are advised to take extreme caution. There have already been numerous instances of fainting and vomiting in theatres. For those choosing to continue, you’ve been warned."

A clown slasher film is making audience vomit in fear across cinemas in the US