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Terrifier
''Terrifier'' is a 2016 slasher film written and directed by Damien Leone. It stars Jenna Kanell, Samantha Scaffidi, Catherine Corcoran, and David Howard Thornton. The film follows partygoer Tara Heyes (Kanell), who becomes the target of a serial killer known as Art the Clown (Thornton) on Halloween night. The film additionally follows a disfigured survivor (Scaffidi) of Art's attack descent into madness. It is the second feature-length film to feature Art, following the horror anthology film ''All Hallows' Eve'' (2013)—although it has no connection to this film. Leone wrote the film specifically as means of showcasing Art and Leone's practical effects—such as the controversial hacksaw death scene. Leone has expressed regret for leaving the protagonists underdeveloped. Leone filmed ''Terrifier'' on a low-budget of $35k. It had an Indiegogo campaign, although it ultimately did not reach its goal. Mike Gianelli, who portrayed all prior incarnations of Art, retired fro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Terrifier 2
''Terrifier 2'' is a 2022 American slasher film written, directed, edited and produced by Damien Leone. A sequel to ''Terrifier'' (2016), it is the third feature-length film to feature Art the Clown. It features the return of David Howard Thornton and Samantha Scaffidi, who respectively portrayed Art the Clown and Victoria Heyes in the first film, and stars Lauren LaVera, Elliott Fullam, Sarah Voigt, Kailey Hyman and Casey Hartnett. The plot follows Art's resurrection and pursuit of teenage Sienna Shaw (LaVera) and her younger brother Jonathan (Fullam) on Halloween night — a year after the events of the first film. The film originated from a feature film concept Leone began developing shortly after filming his directorial debut short film ''The 9th Circle'' (2009). The concept of the planned film focused heavily on an angel-dressed heroine and ultimately fell apart. Following its predecessor's release, Leone wanted to bring the heroine back —she would evolve into Sienna, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Art The Clown
Art the Clown is a fictional character in the ''Terrifier'' franchise and related media. He first appeared in the short films ''The 9th Circle'' (2009) and ''Terrifier'' (2011) before making his feature film debut in ''All Hallows' Eve'' (2013). In these early appearances, Art was portrayed by retired actor Mike Gianelli. In the canon ''Terrifier'' film series, David Howard Thornton was cast in the role; portraying Art in ''Terrifier'' (2016), ''Terrifier 2'' (2022), and '' Terrifier 3''. Created by Damien Leone, Art debuted as a background character for his directorial debut short film to test out different concepts to see what would work. Audiences highlighted Art and Leone wanted to develop the character into a recurring slasher franchise villain, which took a decade of work. Art became a popular culture figure after the critical and commercial success of ''Terrifier 2''. The character's background remains ambiguous—although all his appearances show him possessing supernatu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samantha Scaffidi
Samantha Scaffidi is an American actress, writer, and director. She began her career in short films before becoming known for her role as Victoria Heyes in the ''Terrifier'' film franchise—appearing in ''Terrifier'' (2016), ''Terrifier 2'' (2022), and ''Terrifier 3''. Additionally, she had a leading role as Luce in ''Demon Hole'' (2017). In addition to acting, Scaffidi is known for directing the RAINN public service announcement ''Wait'' (2019). Career Independent films Scaffidi began her career with a minor role as a waitress in the short film ''Uncomfortable Silence'' and Bea in ''Derailing'' (both in 2013). In 2015, she portrayed Georgette in the feature film ''Sam'' and Samantha in the short film ''Act, Naturally''. The same year, Scaffidi had a supporting role as Michelle in the independent comedy film ''The Networker''. The following year, she portrayed the lead character Luce in the comedy horror film ''Demon Hole'' which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and was pi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
All Hallows' Eve (2013 Film)
''All Hallows' Eve'' is a 2013 American horror anthology film edited, written, and directed by Damien Leone, in his feature film directorial debut. The film is presented as a series of shorts that two children and their babysitter discover on an unmarked videotape on Halloween night, all of which feature a homicidal clown named Art the Clown. The film stars Katie Maguire, Catherine Callahan, Marie Maser, and Kayla Lian, with Mike Giannelli as Art the Clown. It incorporates footage from the 2008 short film ''The 9th Circle'', as well as the 2011 short film ''Terrifier'', both of which were also directed by Leone and featured Art the Clown. ''All Hallows' Eve'' was released direct-to-video by Image Entertainment on October 29, 2013, and received mixed reviews. The film was followed by a standalone anthology sequel, '' All Hallows' Eve 2'', in 2015, which features segments by different directors. The character of Art the Clown would later be featured in the 2016 film ''Terrifier'' a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Damien Leone
Damien Leone is a film director, screenwriter, and film producer known for writing and directing ''All Hallows' Eve'' (2013), ''Terrifier'' (2016), and ''Terrifier 2'' (2022), each of which feature his character Art the Clown Art the Clown is a fictional character in the ''Terrifier'' franchise and related media. He first appeared in the short films ''The 9th Circle'' (2009) and ''Terrifier'' (2011) before making his feature film debut in ''All Hallows' Eve'' (2013). .... Filmography References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Leone, Damien American horror writers Horror film directors American screenwriters American film editors Special effects people American film producers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jenna Kanell
Jenna Kanell is an American actress, director, writer, and stunt performer. She gained recognition for her portrayals of Tara Heyes in ''Terrifier'' (2016) and Kim Hansen in ''The Bye Bye Man'' (2017)—both horror films in which she performed her own stunt work. Her film career has since expanded to a variety of genres such as the political drama '' The Front Runner'' (2018), the horror-comedy ''Renfield'' (2023), and the action comedy '' Bad Boys 4'' (2024). On television, Kanell has made appearances on shows such as the Disney+ miniseries ''WandaVision'' (2021) and the Showtime anthology series '' The First Lady'' (2022). Career Jenna Kanell delivered a TEDx Talk on the experience of writing, directing, and producing the short film “Bumblebees” alongside her disabled younger brother Vance Kanell. The project went on to screen at over forty film festivals and events around the world, winning numerous awards and bringing the siblings to speak at institutions such as Harvard M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DreadCentral
Dread Central is an American website founded in 2006 that is dedicated to horror news, interviews, and reviews. It covers horror films, comics, novels, and toys. Dread Central has won the Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Award for Best Website four times and was selected as AMC's Site of the Week in 2008. History Dread Central was founded on July 4, 2006. When a venture to create a horror-themed cable television channel stalled, the web team left and established their own news site. In 2012, a negative review posted by Scott Foy attracted controversy when Foy and the film's director, Jim Wynorski, engaged in a verbal altercation online. On September 30, 2019, Jonathan Barkan announced he was stepping down as editor-in-chief. As of December 2021, Mary Beth McAndrews is now Editor-in-Chief and Josh Korngut is managing editor. Website The site's staff use horror-themed aliases. The website has a broad focus, and it covers both mainstream and fringe topics that range from hor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dread Central
Dread Central is an American website founded in 2006 that is dedicated to horror news, interviews, and reviews. It covers horror films, comics, novels, and toys. Dread Central has won the Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Award for Best Website four times and was selected as AMC's Site of the Week in 2008. History Dread Central was founded on July 4, 2006. When a venture to create a horror-themed cable television channel stalled, the web team left and established their own news site. In 2012, a negative review posted by Scott Foy attracted controversy when Foy and the film's director, Jim Wynorski, engaged in a verbal altercation online. On September 30, 2019, Jonathan Barkan announced he was stepping down as editor-in-chief. As of December 2021, Mary Beth McAndrews is now Editor-in-Chief and Josh Korngut is managing editor. Website The site's staff use horror-themed aliases. The website has a broad focus, and it covers both mainstream and fringe topics that range from ho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Death By Sawing
Death by sawing is the act of sawing or cutting a living person in half, either sagittally (usually midsagittally), or transversely. Death by sawing was a method of execution reportedly used in different parts of the world. Methods Different methods of death by sawing have been recorded. In cases related to the Roman Emperor Caligula, the sawing is said to be through the middle ( transversely).''Scott'' (1995), p.142 In the cases of Morocco, it is stated that the sawing was lengthwise, both from the groin upwards and from the skull downwards ( midsagittally).''Busnot'' (1717)pp.167–70/ref> In only one case, the story about Simon the Zealot, the person is explicitly described as being hung upside-down and sawn apart vertically through the middle, starting at the groin, with no mention of fastenings or support boards around the person, in the manner depicted in illustrations.''Geyer'' (1738p.631/ref> In other cases where details about the method beyond the mere sawing act are ex ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cat O' Nine Tails
The cat o' nine tails, commonly shortened to the cat, is a type of multi-tailed whip or flail that originated as an implement for severe physical punishment, notably in the Royal Navy and British Army, and as a judicial punishment in Britain and some other countries. Etymology The term first appears in 1681 in reports of a London murder. The term came into wider circulation in 1695 after its mention by a character in William Congreve's play ''Love for Love'', although the design is much older. It was probably so called in reference to its "claws", which inflict parallel wounds. There are equivalent terms in many languages, usually strictly translating, and also some analogous terms referring to a similar instrument's number of tails (cord or leather), such as the Dutch ''zevenstaart'' (seven tail , ''negenstaart'' (nine tail , the Spanish ''gato de nueve colas'' or the Italian ''gatto a nove code''. Description The cat is made up of nine knotted thongs of cotton cord, about ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
9-1-1
, usually written 911, is an emergency telephone number for the United States, Canada, Mexico, Panama, Palau, Argentina, Philippines, Jordan, as well as the North American Numbering Plan (NANP), one of eight N11 codes. Like other emergency numbers around the world, this number is intended for use in emergency circumstances only. Using it for any other purpose (such as making false or prank calls) is a crime in most jurisdictions. In over 98% of locations in Argentina, Panama, Belize, Anguilla, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Jordan, Ethiopia, Liberia, Saudi Arabia, Philippines, Uruguay, United States, Palau, Mexico, Tonga and Canada, dialing "9-1-1" from any telephone will link the caller to an emergency dispatch office—called a Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) by the telecommunications industry—which can send emergency responders to the caller's location in an emergency. In approximately 96 percent of the United States, the enhanced 9-1-1 system automatically pairs caller ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Looper (website)
7Hops.com Inc., doing business as Static Media, is an American internet company established in 2012 based in Indianapolis. It operates ZergNet, a content recommendation business. ZergNet Established around 2011, ZergNet has been compared to Outbrain, Adblade, Taboola and similar companies, and the fact that the site itself has become popular with some end users invited a comparison to BuzzFeed. Zergnet aims to distinguish itself from its competitors by focusing on high quality, less spammy offerings. The company's investors include Mark Cuban and Greycroft Partners. Owned or associated websites Static Media owns and promotes entertainment websites: * ''Looper'' – film, television, and video game news * ''Nicki Swift'' – celebrity gossip * ''Mashed'' – food discussion * ''The List'' – women's lifestyle * ''/Film'' – film news * ''Grunge'' – history, entertainment, science, and sports * ''SlashGear'' – personal technology and digital lifestyle trends * ''Health ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
