February 4th 2025.
Damien Leone, the mastermind behind the terrifying horror villain in Terrifier, has recently found himself in a bit of a predicament with some of his fans. It seems that his foray into the world of American politics has caused quite a stir. Terrifier, which first hit the big screens in 2016, introduced audiences to the infamous Art the Clown and his bloodthirsty antics. Needless to say, the character has been a hit, with the franchise gaining a massive following over the years. In fact, the gory and shocking scenes in the sequels, released in 2022 and 2024, have been known to even make some viewers pass out. The success of the indie horror series has brought in a whopping $89 million at the global box office and has even sparked talks of a fourth movie.
However, things took a turn when Damien released a statement declaring the franchise to be apolitical. This came after some of the lead actors, particularly David Howard Thornton, who plays Art the Clown, made some bold and vocal statements against current US President Donald Trump and Tesla billionaire Elon Musk on their social media platforms. Thornton's strong opposition to these public figures has created quite a stir among fans, and Damien's statement only added fuel to the fire.
In the statement, Damien expressed his desire to not have to publicly address politics in the future, but felt the need to clarify that the Terrifier franchise is not political in any way. He explained that he fell in love with horror movies as a form of pure entertainment and that is what he aims to deliver with his films. He also acknowledged that the cast and crew of the franchise consisted of people from both the Republican and Democratic parties and that anyone is welcome to be a part of the fanbase as long as they are decent human beings.
However, some fans, particularly those from the LGBTQ+ community, felt let down by Damien's statement. They felt that his apolitical stance was a response to David Howard Thornton's recent advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights. In response to these concerns, Damien clarified that he agrees with David's stance and that the LGBTQ+ community is indeed loved and respected on the set of Terrifier. This sparked a debate among fans about the political nature of horror, with some arguing that it is inherently political, while others felt that it is possible to enjoy horror without getting caught up in political ideologies.
This controversy comes just days after Damien shared a sneak peek at the script for the fourth instalment of Terrifier, promising an epic and satisfying conclusion to the franchise. It remains to be seen how this social media storm will affect the future of the franchise, but one thing is for sure, Damien's statement has sparked some intense discussions among fans. We have reached out to representatives for Terrifier for a comment on the matter. Stay tuned for updates.
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