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Terrifier Actress Sues Filmmakers Over Backend Deal, Consent and Safety Claims

The filing in California federal court seeks unpaid profits alongside allegations of inadequate consent plus unsafe conditions during the 2016 shoot.

Overview

  • Catherine Corcoran’s complaint says her 2015 agreement grants her 1% of profits from Terrifier across box office, streaming, live events and merchandise.
  • The filing describes intermittent payments after the 2022 sequel, claims they stopped following the third film’s release, and reports disputed totals of roughly $8,300 versus about $17,000.
  • Director Damien Leone and producer Phil Falcone, represented by attorney Larry Zerner, deny the allegations and say they will vigorously defend the case.
  • The suit alleges producers failed to secure required written consent for nudity under SAG rules and details physically taxing filming that Corcoran says led to medical issues.
  • The complaint names Dark Age Cinema and cites the franchise’s outsized success, reported at around $100 million worldwide on a combined budget under $2.5 million, while accusing the producers of poor record-keeping.