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Damien Leone Says ‘Terrifier 4’ Will Unveil Art the Clown’s Origins With a Lynchian Edge

Leone is writing the sequel as a potential finale to provide answers without losing the character’s mystique.

Overview

  • The script is underway, with Leone teasing an epic, emotional conclusion to the Terrifier saga.
  • He says Art’s backstory will be revealed early in the movie, reportedly within the first 15 minutes.
  • Leone cites David Lynch as an influence for an abstract approach that withholds definitive explanations.
  • He is treating the film as a concluding chapter yet notes he never fully rules out future entries.
  • David Howard Thornton and Lauren LaVera are expected to return, and a 2026 theatrical release has been reported by some outlets but remains unconfirmed.