Stream: Another Gory Horror Hit From the Terrifier 3 Team!
Get Ready for Stream: A New Gory Horror Flick From the Terrifier 3 Crew!
Fans of extreme horror, get ready! The team behind the insanely successful (and insanely gory) Terrifier 3 just dropped another brutally awesome movie onto VOD streaming services: Stream! This follows Terrifier 3's absolutely insane Box Office run ($18.3 million against a $2 million budget!), proving that the appetite for extreme horror films is higher than ever and this genre is surprisingly quite successful among that specific fanbase. And it's yet another amazing success for that increasingly-popular independent film genre that many people find more enjoyable than larger-scale studio releases.
Variety reported Stream's arrival! This crowdfunded project was produced by Damien Leone; this really showcases the independent production capabilities and the efforts made in pushing forward, independently for such a specific genre! This success comes after the initial difficulties encountered in obtaining mainstream distribution, even after Terrifier's popularity exploded during those later seasons; demonstrating that the need to explore new platforms may be necessary; this choice proves quite lucrative, resulting in even greater success!
What Stream Means for Horror Fans: More Extreme Horror Is on the Way!
The release of Stream on VOD shows just how valuable Terrifier 3's success really was. It makes extreme gore in this very specific independent film industry much more accessible; highlighting its appeal among this fanbase who find this far more compelling than larger studio releases and shows exactly just how popular that genre can become through creative, unique and innovative efforts. It previously had limited theatrical releases; those high costs (partly due to COVID-19), plus the challenges around funding created issues and difficulties! Crowdfunding helped and this entire event creates a perfect case study that showcases the difficulties involved.
Stream might also open doors to many more overlooked horror films; highlighting that demand has increased; further demonstrating that high-quality gore really is desired. That success with the Terrifier series totally shows what can happen from this extremely gory slasher approach to those larger thematic elements which might otherwise go largely ignored within mainstream productions.
Our Take: Stream is Bloody Good (and Reminiscent of Terrifier 2)!
Stream and Terrifier 2 are often compared (because same team!), but they differ. No killer clown in Stream but you’re still getting the insanely gory violence, with that extremely similar feel to Terrifier 3! Those intense, sadistic plot developments provide many viewers precisely what many of the audience have previously noted and already seemed excited to have access to! The amazing Rotten Tomatoes Popcornmeter score (95%) says it all! And they've brought together an incredible team including Bill Moseley, Felissa Rose, and Tony Todd—this star power further justifies and conveys this show's inherent qualities as worthy of being a continuation of an established hit and is worth noticing by those interested in that niche independent horror genre that shows an ever-growing audience for those willing to tap into that existing need from that large, significant population that would only increase.
And those intense, fast-paced moments throughout the storyline remain intense and well thought out, providing more unique and satisfyingly surprising moments that truly deliver precisely those aspects demanded by those previous, highly-satisfied audience members that only an intensely gory slasher can deliver. The nostalgia remains exciting and the creative decision in never exploring that deeper background plot in Stream leaves that ongoing tension; those mysteries unresolved and continue adding more creative intrigue. This formula remains entirely successful within that specific market that continues to grow.
Conclusion: Dive into the Bloodbath!
Stream is another huge win for this specific genre and it shows the increasing success that can be achieved within an extremely popular and growing audience that remains satisfied; especially regarding this increasingly well-received gore that some fans find more enjoyable than large-studio horror flicks. With insane gore, an amazing cast, and superb production, this new VOD release will probably generate huge excitement. So get ready! It's gonna be bloody!
