Terrifier
Terrifier
Leone had created the character of Art the Clown for his short film The 9th Circle (2008) and then created another short with Terrifier (2011). These shorts would generate interest for what became the anthology film All Hallows' Eve) (2013), which contained both segments. With the film, Leone wrote it specifically as a means of showcasing the character of Art and his practical effects work. Leone has since expressed regret for leaving the protagonists underdeveloped.
Terrifier
Leone tried to raise funds for the Terrifier feature film with an Indiegogo campaign, which fell short of its goal. However, producer Phil Falcone helped contribute funds to help make the film in exchange for a producer credit. Mike Giannelli, who portrayed prior incarnations of Art, retired from acting before production began, and David Howard Thornton replaced him as Art.
Development and writing
Writer and director Damien Leone made his directorial debut with the short film The 9th Circle (2008), which introduced the character Art the Clown. Leone did not intend for Art to be the lead villain in the short; however, the character was a breakout character with audiences, and he decided to bring Art back as the lead antagonist in the short film Terrifier (2011) and the anthology film All Hallows' Eve) (2013), which incorporated the two shorts and featured a new Art wraparound story. After the anthology's release, Leone planned to make a feature-length film focusing solely on Art.
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