Terrifier 2 (2022)

My rating - 7.5/10

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Art the clown is back and even more insane than he was in the first Terrifier movie!. There's more of a plot this time, although it's still pretty slim. As with the first one though you're not here for some deep meaningful dialogue or intricate plot, you're here for Art and the brutal voilence he can dish out, right?. Once again David Howard Thornton is on top form as the insane Art the clown and manages to make him even funnier this time.

This time Art is joined by a creepy sidekick in the form of a young girl played wonderfully by Amelie McLain. The acting this time is a step up from the original. The production is also better and the gore effects are top notch. Again, a lot of time and effort went into the gore and this time we're treated to eye gougings, stabbings, shootings, face mashing, burnings, a face melted by acid, a guys dick cut off, and, in the films most infamous scene a woman is brutally butchered in her bedroom. It's a scene that many can't watch, but for seasoned gorehounds you'll love it!.

I love this one as much as the first, especially the supernatural elements that come to the forefront in this one. But, like a lot of people, I just found it way too long. At 138 minutes it's half an hour to much and there are some scenes, especially in the final 40 minutes that could have been trimmed to tighten them up a bit. It didn't bother me on the first watch as I was having far to much fun, but, on repeated viewings you really do notice it.

Lauren LaVera is great in the lead role, especially during the drawn out finale when she giving Art a good ass kicking. Hopefully she'll be back in the third movie. Despite it being too long I still love this film and highly recommend it!. Bring on Terrifier 3!.

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