The actor was waiting tables when an audition for the role came up, but he had to fight his agent to put his hat in the ring: "This is such a low-budget independent film. You really don't need to do stuff like this.

Art the Clown creator Damien Leone recently took to X (formerly Twitter) to offer some insight into the future of the Terrifier franchise. While nothing is set in stone, Leone hinted that the end might be closer than fans expect, suggesting that the story of the sadistically silent harlequin could wrap up in just one or two more films.

Following the release of Terrifier 3, fans are eager to learn the shocking events that unfold in this holiday-themed horror. With Art the Clown wreaking havoc dressed as a sinister Santa Claus, many viewers are left wondering about the film’s conclusion and whether Art meets his demise.

"Terrifier 3" star David Howard Thornton has gnarly kills as horror villain Art the Clown. In real life, he's a sweet guy with an uplifting origin.

With Terrifier 3‘s theatrical release on October 11, fans are once again on the edge of their seats. The film opens with a terrifying scene that brings Art the Clown back to life after his brutal defeat in the previous installment.