Art the Clown is the main antagonist 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 Giannelli. 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. [1] [2] Art was featured in a comic book retelling of the 2016 film that told the story over three books. [13] [14] [15] [16] Concept and creation [ edit ]

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Hollman, Raquel (October 11, 2023). "Terrifier's Art the Clown Is the Horror Icon of the 2020s". Collider . Retrieved May 14, 2023.The character made his debut appearance in the short film "The 9th Circle" (2008), which follows his pursuit of a young woman named Casey (Kayla Lian) in an empty train station on Halloween night. Merely a supporting character in this film, Art abducts Casey and brings her to a satanic cult for a sacrifice to Satan. [4] a b Boiselle, Matt (March 25, 2018). "Interview: David Howard Thornton Steps Into The Big Shoes Of Art The Clown". Dread Central . Retrieved 17 April 2023. Shand, Lauren (October 23, 2020). "[Podcast] Ghostemane Talks 'Anti-Icon' and Horror Influences With The Boo Crew". Bloody Disgusting . Retrieved February 10, 2022. Terrifier' Review: Please Do Not Send In The Clowns". Film School Rejects. 23 October 2019 . Retrieved 31 December 2020. Staff, Staten Island Advance (April 14, 2023). "Pete Davidson debuts new 'Bupkis' trailer; one guest star is a real 'Terrifier' ". Staten Island Advance . Retrieved April 15, 2023.