How many Terrifier movies are there?
Roughly two years ago, Art the Clown returned to continue his diabolically creative reign of splatter-ific terror in the holiday-themed “Terrifier 3”. It was the third film (fourth if you count the “All Hallows’ Eve” anthology) in the taboo-shredding series, which makes us simultaneously cringe and (oh so guiltily) laugh at some of the most ooey-gooey-gross murders ever seen on the silver screen. “Terrifier 3” found the clown proving there’s a thin line between Santa and Satan (not to mention good taste and box office receipts). Now “Terrifier 4” is in the works, albeit mired in a lawsuit that makes setting a release date difficult.
If you still need to see Damien Leone’s outrageous killer clown movies or want to watch them again, I’ve compiled this handy guide for you. It contains all the info you need to watch all the Terrifier movies in order on streaming services and at video-on-demand (VOD) outlets.
Pro tip: Watching every Terrifier movie in order will take about 7 hours and 11 minutes, which is five minutes too long to claim it actually takes 6 hours and 66 minutes. Damn.
What are the Terrifier movies?
It’s been a while since we’ve had a new slasher icon, and “Terrifier” creator/director/writer/practical effects artist Damien Leone’s splatter-happy Art the Clown fills those big shoes. Like all the best slashers, Art is a silent killer. He’s also—in the most depraved sense—supremely creative.
(Video screenshot from Screambox)
To some, Art’s creativity is gratuitous, mean-spirited, and off-putting. Isn’t that what they said about every slasher movie throughout history?
Still, we watch and become desensitized, leading horror filmmakers to keep cranking up the violence, so we’ll continue buying tickets (and merch). We do so gleefully because one person’s video nasty is another’s “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.”
That’s not to say the Terrifier movies touch hearts (metaphorically) and inspire souls. It’s just that some of us want to be scared.
And what do we find terrifying? For many horror fans, it’s plausible peril dripping with fantastic elements and rich, red blood—with a side of guts. And it’s possible that, in the real world, someone could dress as a clown and commit shocking murders. Actually, someone did—and it could happen again (shudders).
The Terrifier movies—the short films “The 9th Circle” (2008) and “Terrifier” (2011), “All Hallows’ Eve” (2013, contains both shorts), “Terrifier” (2016), “Terrifier 2” (2022), “Terrifier 3”, and the upcoming “Terrifier 4“—tap into those fears. Sure, they’re cruel and gross and over-the-top. That’s why they work. Without pushed boundaries and broken taboos, the horror genre would stop being fun and get axed in its sleep.
(Video screenshot from Screambox)
“But I need a good story,” you might say. I feel ya. I, too, want to lose myself in a gripping tale. I want to care about characters and their objectives. When they meet horrific ends, I want to feel a sense of loss.
“Terrifier 2,” actually, has a stronger (if overlong) story and developed, more sympathetic, less disposable characters—while remaining a loony, gloriously gory circus—and “Terrifier 3” followed suit. It’s still not high art, but these movies don’t shoot for Oscars.
Anyway, art is subjective. And it’s okay for a film to be no more than a wild, shocking ride.
Pro tip: If you love blood n’ guts, check out our guide to the 13 Nastiest Movies on Tubi, which calls out “Terrifier” and “Terrifier 2”, plus other extreme horror flicks like “Inside” (2007) and “Martyrs” (2008).
How to watch the Terrifier movies in chronological order
The Terrifier timeline is linear, without prequels—so watch ‘em in release order.
Use the JustWatch.com links in each entry below to see where to stream, rent, or buy the Terrifier movies via on-demand streaming TV services or video-on-demand (VOD) retailers like Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV+.
List of Terrifier movies in order
- Short: “The 9th Circle” (2008)
- Short: “Terrifier” (2011)
- “All Hallows’ Eve” (2013)
- “Terrifier” (2016)
- “Terrifier 2” (2022)
- “Terrifier 3” (2024)
- “Terrifier 4” (TBA)
Where to watch Terrifier short film “The 9th Circle” (2008)
“The 9th Circle” is the first segment in the 2013 horror anthology “All Hallows’ Eve”. This version has additional footage not seen in the standalone short. YouTube has the original version—which you can watch right here.
Alternatively, you could skip straight to “All Hallows’ Eve”. From what we’ve seen, it’s always streaming free on Tubi.
Where to watch the “Terrifier” short film (2011)
“Terrifier” is the third segment in “All Hallows’ Eve”. The short’s not on YouTube (the trailer is, though), but “All Hallows’ Eve” streams free on Tubi. (Note: JustWatch.com doesn’t show this for some reason, but we checked Tubi—it’s there.)
Where to watch “All Hallows’ Eve” (2013)
Damien Leone wrote and directed all three segments in this horror anthology featuring Art the Clown. But in this film, Art hits differently. That’s because another actor, the now-retired actor Mike Giannelli, portrays the killer kook. You’ll notice a huge difference. Giannelli’s performance is bland compared to David Howard Thornton’s giddy, baleful, now-classic take on the character.
Where to watch “Terrifier” (2016)
Do you remember where you were when you first saw a woman sawed in half by a demonic, daffy, mute clown? ‘Cause that scene hurts to watch; it’s a rusty, sharp escalation following some already gnarly kills. Anyway, the first feature-length “Terrifier” is the movie that made Art the Clown and Damien Leone famous—and many filmgoers queasy and shook.
Pro tip: We’re guessin’ folks interested in Terrifier movies might enjoy cannibal movies. If so, check out The Best Cannibal Movies—With Meal-Pairing Suggestions!
Where to watch “Terrifier 2” (2022)
Speakin’ of escalation: If “Terrifier” made film fans queasy, maybe there’s some truth to the stories of people puking or passing out at “Terrifier 2” screenings. After all, Leone ratcheted up the violence—and the storycraft—in the sequel, which lasts an excruciating two hours and 18 minutes. Granted, there’s no hacksaw scene, but Leone still manages to crush taboos like so many prosthetic heads.
Where to watch “Terrifier 3” (2024)
Even after its #1 opening weekend, the holiday-themed “Terrifier 3” was still tearing up theaters with the goriest, nastiest kills yet—including one that settles a score in the gender wars. If you still need to see Art the Clown’s gory third foray, you can always find it on Screambox first, which is owned by the film’s distributor, Cineverse.
How to rent or buy the Terrifier movies on demand
Do you prefer to rent movies on demand instead of subscribing to a streaming service? The JustWatch.com links above will tell you which video-on-demand (VOD) retailers have the Terrifier films for rent or purchase.
How to watch the Terrifier movies in order FAQ
Does "Terrifier 4" have a release date?
Not yet. Although we've heard a few release dates thrown around, there is no confirmed or tentative date for "Terrifier 4" at the moment due to a pending lawsuit.
How many Terrifier movies are there?
Damien Leone’s Terrifier series has two short films, an anthology containing said shorts, and three existing feature-length movies—and a fourth coming in 2026.
- Short: “The 9th Circle” (2008)
- Short: “Terrifier” (2011)
- "All Hallows’ Eve" (2013)
- "Terrifier" (2016)
- "Terrifier 2" (2022)
- "Terrifier 3" (2024)
- "Terrifier 4" (TBA)
How do I watch the Terrifier movies in chronological order?
You should watch the Terrifier movies in release order, which is also chronological order since the series has a linear timeline and no prequels—but the first two items on this list aren't connected to the main movies. Here's the order:
- Short: “The 9th Circle” (2008)
- Short: “Terrifier” (2011)
- "All Hallows’ Eve" (2013)
- "Terrifier" (2016)
- "Terrifier 2" (2022)
- "Terrifier 3" (2024)
- "Terrifier 4" (TBA)
Will there be a "Terrifier 4"?
Damien Leone plans a fourth Terrifier film—and maybe more.
