"Terrifier 2"
Where I watched it: Blu-Ray
Let me just start by saying that I didn't really care for the first one. It was extremely dragged out and fell short of the hype that accompanied its release. In many ways "Terrifier 2" has the same problems as the first one.
This movie is almost 2 and a half hours long. In what world is that necessary for a slasher flick?
In true homage to the campy classics of yesteryear, "Terrifier 2" follows a psychotic murderer (who may or may not have supernatural abilities) as he murders victim after victim in increasingly gruesome ways. The protagonist, a "Final Girl," goes through all the clichés as "Art the Clown" comes after her and her friends/family.
The acting in this is pretty bad, although it might be an intentional choice to add to the throwback vibes of a late 70s/early 80s slasher flick. The mom of the main character is the worst.
Where this film succeeds is in its practical effects. The gore is next level and will definitely make you squirm.
Another aspect that I quite enjoyed was the addition of Art's imaginary little clown sidekick. She gave a fantastic performance. Art himself is a pretty interesting character, and I think the fact that the actor that portrays him, David Howard Thornton, is actually a real-life mime really helps seal the deal with his creepiness.
I think if they could have shaved off some of the run time, had a better resolution at the end and maybe some better casting choices, this film would have been pretty solid. Overall, I can't complain much because it doesn't really hide what it's trying to be... and what it is, is an extremely violent slasher flick, something of the likes you don't usually see in modern horror.
6/10
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