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Terrifier 3 Ending Explained: Damien Leone Reveals Terrifier 4 Setup

Get ready for some serious scares because Terrifier 3 just came out and director Damien Leone is here to talk about the ending!

Terrifier 3's Shocking Ending

The latest installment of the Terrifier franchise ended with a huge cliffhanger. Sienna, our killer protagonist, finally takes down Vicky with a sword but gets injured and is left only wounding Art the Clown, the film's creepy, sadistic villain. A portal to Hell even opens up. Unlike Terrifier 2, there was no post-credits scene to help things flow! Instead, the viewers see that Sienna isn't able to save Gabbie who is pulled into the portal, leaving Art the Clown to escape seemingly powerless.

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What Leone Says About Terrifier 4

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Leone spilled some tea about Terrifier 4 with USA Today, saying Terrifier 3's ending set the stage for some seriously huge events. The ending was a perfect setup for things and that included taking things supernatural. This was important as now Sienna and the supernatural will collide, and the new film goes on a wild trip.

Leone gave another special tidbit: there is no post credits scene! That is to allow Sienna and Jonathan to relish their small win in the movie, explaining there wasn't a reason for audiences to see the rebirth of Art immediately. It's more of a powerful feeling after beating such a powerful antagonist!

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Terrifier 4's Setup

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Get ready because Terrifier 4 continues where Terrifier 3 left off. Sienna's journey continues as she really fights to take on Art the Clown! It's because Leone didn't give us any post-credit scenes. Viewers will get everything they need from Terrifier 3 itself to prepare for what's to come next in the fourth installment. What really sets it up? Sienna is left without her friend and with an incredible struggle of what happened at the end.

Leone mentioned there might still be some mystery and suspense as Jonathan's fate was ambiguous! But based on his explanation of the film's plans for Terrifier 4, it appears he may still be alive! It’s also indicated that Art and Vicky decided to mislead Sienna.

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A Deeper Look At Terrifier:

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Terrifier 3 gave us an impressive set of new horror elements to get fans intrigued about the entire storyline! Even with the supernatural, it’s still mysterious about the origins of Art the Clown. Fans might have had some questions too about this aspect of the story! However, in Terrifier 3's ending, there is a reference (that's easy to miss!) about the book! That helps add a bit more about his mystery, adding intrigue and wonder that everyone will certainly ponder.

Sienna Shaw is really something that everyone loves, being introduced in the second part of Terrifier. What Leone says, is this is just setting the stage for more! We'll discover why Art and Sienna have such a complicated, interconnected fate! This new film, gives an awesome take, introducing a descent to Hell that shows where Art comes from! There’s an expectation this series is building towards an even more intense resolution.

Overall, Terrifier 3's conclusion has added another layer that takes things to another level and the director explained just how amazing it all comes together. So this was done by not introducing any post credits scene, allowing audiences to fully engage with the finale and fully digest what just transpired! Make sure you see Terrifier 3 to be totally prepared! You will see some incredibly shocking, gory scenes and get a feeling as to what to expect! Get ready, Terrifier 4 is building its name!

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