By Marquee Editorial3 entries
The Terrifier franchise consists of three feature-length horror films centering on a maniacal clown named Art. The entries connect through a continuous storyline involving Art the Clown and his primary targets, Sienna and Jonathan. The narrative builds directly from the initial Halloween night massacre into subsequent attacks a year later, and later follows the surviving siblings years down the line as the holidays approach. Because the story and character arcs develop sequentially across the films, watching them in release order is essential for following the plot and understanding the progression of the gruesome events.

Terrifier
Movie, 2018
A maniacal clown named Art terrorizes three young women on Halloween night and everyone else who stands in his way.

Terrifier 2
Movie, 2022
Set a year after the Miles County massacre, resurrected Art hunts down teenage Sienna and her younger brother Jonathan on Halloween.

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Movie, 2024
Five years after surviving the Halloween massacre, Sienna and Jonathan try to embrace the Christmas spirit as the holidays approach.
Read the ending explained| # | Title | Type | Year | Rating | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Terrifier | Movie | 2018 | ★ 6.3 | Not yet |
| 2 | Terrifier 2 | Movie | 2022 | ★ 6.6 | Not yet |
| 3 | Terrifier 3 | Movie | 2024 | ★ 6.8 | Ending explained |
Average audience ratings, in watch order.
You should start with the original 2018 film Terrifier to witness Art the Clown's first feature-length Halloween rampage before moving on to the sequels.
Yes, release order is required because the films follow a continuous narrative arc involving the same central characters and the ongoing threat of Art the Clown.
None of the entries can be skipped. Every film in the trilogy contributes directly to the overarching story of Art the Clown and the surviving siblings.
Watch in this order: 1. Terrifier, 2. Terrifier 2, 3. Terrifier 3.
This guide lists 3 entries, released between 2018 and 2024.
Terrifier 3 has the highest average rating in this guide, at 6.8 out of 10.
Terrifier 3. Each links to a full guide with a recap, the ending, and an FAQ.