Terrifier Trilogy Returns to Theaters for Halloween — Art Is Taking All Three Nights

The Terrifier trilogy returns to theaters October 29–31, with all three of Art the Clown’s films screening across Halloween weekend.

You’re in the theater candy line when the lights in the lobby flicker. A man in a black-and-white clown suit is standing by the poster wall, perfectly still, a garbage bag slung over one shoulder. He doesn’t say a word. He just smiles — and points at the showtimes board, where his face is grinning back three nights in a row.

Popcorn down, phones away, fiends. Art is coming back to the big screen, and this time he brought a schedule.

All three Terrifier films return to select theaters from October 29 through October 31, presented by Dead by Daylight. The announced run gives Art one film a night across Halloween weekend — the original Terrifier first, then Terrifier 2, closing with Terrifier 3 on Halloween night itself.

Full disclosure, up front: the first two films unfold on Halloween night, which makes them natural big-screen revivals for the season. Terrifier 3 is set at Christmas, so consider October 31 your head start on the holidays — Art certainly does.

There’s a game bonus in the body bag, too. Regal Crown Club members who see any Terrifier film at Regal during the October 29–31 run receive a digital code for the Dead by Daylight Art the Clown Sunglasses in-game cosmetic, with codes delivered November 3.

Quick Specs

• Films: Terrifier (2016), Terrifier 2 (2022), Terrifier 3 (2024)
• Director: Damien Leone
• Art the Clown: David Howard Thornton
• Dates: October 29–31, 2026
• Where: Select theaters, including Regal
• Presented by: Dead by Daylight
• Bonus: Regal Crown Club members get a Dead by Daylight Art the Clown Sunglasses cosmetic code (delivered November 3)

Trivia & Facts

• Art the Clown first appeared in Damien Leone’s short films before headlining the features — a garbage-bag-toting mime who has never spoken a word on screen.
• Terrifier 2 and Terrifier 3 were both made independently and became word-of-mouth theatrical hits, with the third film topping the box office on its opening weekend.
• Art also arrives as a playable killer in Dead by Daylight this Halloween season, which makes the game’s sponsorship of this run a proper crossover, not just a logo.

Harper’s Extras

• Read up on the man behind the makeup in our Damien Leone wiki entry before you go.
• Still building your Halloween night lineup? Our Halloween Watch Guide lays out seven films, dusk to dawn.
• Browse the Horror News archive for every other scream screening this season.

FAQ

When is the Terrifier trilogy in theaters? October 29–31, 2026, at select theaters including Regal.

Which film plays on Halloween night? The announced schedule closes the run with Terrifier 3 on October 31.

How do I get the Dead by Daylight cosmetic? Regal Crown Club members who see any Terrifier film at Regal during the run get a code for the Art the Clown Sunglasses cosmetic, delivered November 3.

Three nights, three films, one silent clown. Tell me in the comments which night you’re brave enough for — and keep it locked on Think Horror.