Hmm, not a resounding endorsement 😂 I agree, that is far too long for any horror film. They definitely work best at sub ninety minutes. I have questions, though. Is it as cliche-ridden as it sounds? Although, if you were serious about the whole mime aspect, I guess that might give it an edge. Where is he stalking his victims? It’s hard to imagine a mime artist clown blending in with his surroundings. Also, are we talking the usual, hapless teenage victims? Michael Myers branched out a bit over the years, but they’re still your typical horror fodder. I could go and find out for myself I suppose, but I don’t like to walk out of a film before the end and don’t like the idea of being trapped there for 2 hours plus!
Great questions, Lou. The freshest thing about the movies is definitely Art the Clown and his mime schtick, which is very funny and not really something I've seen before. The victims could easily slot into another film, although the protagonist of "T2" ends up having a nebulous Sarah Connor-like connection to Art. I think if you're able to handle movies like "Jason X" or "Cabin Fever" you're in no risk of being forced from the theater. There's one scene in each "Terrifier" movie that's the source of most of the notoriety, and you could always, y'know, cover your eyes for a few seconds if need be — the classic horror defense that works against even the most sinister baddies!
Hmm, not a resounding endorsement 😂 I agree, that is far too long for any horror film. They definitely work best at sub ninety minutes. I have questions, though. Is it as cliche-ridden as it sounds? Although, if you were serious about the whole mime aspect, I guess that might give it an edge. Where is he stalking his victims? It’s hard to imagine a mime artist clown blending in with his surroundings. Also, are we talking the usual, hapless teenage victims? Michael Myers branched out a bit over the years, but they’re still your typical horror fodder. I could go and find out for myself I suppose, but I don’t like to walk out of a film before the end and don’t like the idea of being trapped there for 2 hours plus!
Great questions, Lou. The freshest thing about the movies is definitely Art the Clown and his mime schtick, which is very funny and not really something I've seen before. The victims could easily slot into another film, although the protagonist of "T2" ends up having a nebulous Sarah Connor-like connection to Art. I think if you're able to handle movies like "Jason X" or "Cabin Fever" you're in no risk of being forced from the theater. There's one scene in each "Terrifier" movie that's the source of most of the notoriety, and you could always, y'know, cover your eyes for a few seconds if need be — the classic horror defense that works against even the most sinister baddies!
Excellent advice, thank you. The peering through the fingers strategy is one that has worked for me many times in the past.