‘Terrifier 3’ Star Says He’s Shocked Indie Film Won Weekend Over ‘Joker 2’

‘Tis the season for clowns … and, whereas “Joker: Folie à Deux” was alleged to reign supreme as Clown Prince of Cinema, a extra horrifying harlequin is crushing the field workplace.

“Terrifier 3” — a low-budget gory horror flick following a serial killer dressed as a clown — hit the field workplace this previous week and has soared previous ‘Joker 2’ already … raking in $18 million whereas ‘Joker 2’ made simply $7 million this weekend.

We sat down with David Howard Thornton — who performed Artwork the Clown in all three ‘Terrifer’ movies — and, he tells us he is shocked … calling this a David and Goliath matchup of a small indie movie towards an enormous studio challenge.

DHT chalks up the success to 2 issues — the ‘Terrifier’ collection’ rabid fan base, and staying true to the soul of the flicks.

David says the movie was approached by studios with financing affords, however the moneymen wished to alter the flicks in a approach the artistic staff felt uncomfortable with … so, they turned the affords down.

David says he thinks an enormous downside with film theaters is studios aren’t making movies folks want to look at in huge teams … so, there may be much less incentive to exit and watch a film. He says “Terrifier 3” is one of the best when watched in a collective — a significant plus of their column.

BTW … David’s acquired loads to say in regards to the ‘Joker’ movies — watch to the tip to listen to why he is so shocked the sequel is bombing.

As chances are you’ll know … “Joker: Folie à Deux” had a foul opening week on the field workplace, and appears poised to lose some huge cash. Sources have instructed retailers like Variety the flick must make $450 million to interrupt even. Up to now, it is solely made round $215 million worldwide.

“Joker: Folie à Deux” has only a 33% on Rotten Tomatoes — and an abysmal rating on the overview aggregator.