Terrifier 2 director responds to praise for Stephen King’s gory horror film

Few news either horror movie coming soon got his name inked as special effects artist turned director Damien Leone scary 2. The splat film was praised for its excellent use of practical bloody effects, its masterful handling of anxiety-inducing tension, and its use of dark humor. The film is supposed to be intense enough to spark fans vomit in the corridors . Whether it’s the slasher or a clever marketing ploy by the producers, one thing is certain; people notice the brutal sequel. Even the master of horror, Stephen King, sang the praises of him and Leone responded to this reaction.

Earlier this month, the world-renowned horror writer took to social media to ask if anyone had seen him alarming because, in his own words, it “looked pretty good”. Curiosity must have finally drawn Stephen King to his local cinema because, within days, a follow-up tweet was released, in which King praised the film’s blood and the scary 2 The director was more than willing to share that answer. Damien Leone made it clear in his Twitter who had the honor of having the green light from the king of all ghostly things:

The legendary author is famous for being a lifelong film buff and his films have been adapted (and long ago list of Stephen King’s adaptations ) since he published books. So man has a good idea of ​​what makes a horror movie work. That’s a nice compliment coming from the OG creator of scary clowns! And who can blame Leone for wanting that kind of approval on the movie poster?

Of course, given the writer’s praise for Carrie, some of you may now be even more interested in taking a look. Of course, there are some things you should consider before going to the theater.

What you need to know before watching Terrifier 2

Stephen King might like it terrifying 2 Old-fashioned approach to thrill and kill, but the film may not be for everyone. There are a few things that set him apart from his peers in the horror genre. Here’s what you might want to know first:

• The film is a 2016 sequel alarming. The first movie is available on the Tubi streaming platform if you want to catch up on the series before watching the sequel.
• The film stars actor David Howard Thornton as the silent serial killer, Art the Clown. You may want to skip this if he has coulrophobia (fear of clowns).
• The original film was conceived by the film’s director, who started out as a visual effects makeup artist, as a way to show off his talent for blood. If you don’t like blood and guts, these aren’t horror movies for you.
• The series belongs to the horror subgenre known as splatter, which means it has a light storyline and plenty of thrilling visuals. Don’t come to the movie looking for A24-type stories or anything high. But if you’re as oblivious to high-level horror as director John Carpenter is and just looking for old school fears, then maybe scary 2 it’ll be fine. But remember, it’s all dirt and grime and blood in the trenches of splatter movies.
• Don’t expect the best performance. Although Thornton was highly regarded for his creepy portal graphics, the visual effects and makeup are the real stars of the low-budget independent horror world. You won’t find shows at the level of Florence Pugh or Meryl Streep here.

So overall, the film should be a good time for those who don’t mind seeing a lot of blood. The film received mostly positive reviews, but I honestly can’t think of a higher recommendation than that given by the one and only Stephen King.

If you think you are brave enough to watch scary 2, the film has just hit theaters by popular demand, so there’s still time to see it at your local cinema. And if you miss it in theaters, don’t worry as it should arrive on the Screambox streaming platform after its theatrical release. To organize all of your movie shows over the next few months, you can visit the 24 News Bulletin website. 2022 film release schedule .