This Gory Horror Film Scene Had Viewers 'Walking Out' of U.K. Premiere and 'Vomiting'

Mar. 15, 2025

Terrifier 3.Photo:Jesse Korman/Cineverse/courtesy Everett Collection

Jesse Korman/Cineverse/courtesy Everett Collection

Art the Clown and theTerrifierfranchiseare back to scaring audiences silly.

AfterTerrifier 3, the latest in filmmaker Damien Leone’s horror-slasher series revolving around the sadistic killer clown, held a premiere in the United Kingdom on Wednesday, Oct. 2, film distributor Signature Entertainmentwrote on Xthat staff at the movie theater “reported 11 people walking out and 1 person vomiting” during the screening.

“If the #Terrifier3 event impacted you please let us know if you need more support at this time,” the distribution company added in its statement. The message was shared along with a post from the movie’s official X account that showed an image displaying awarning for “extreme violence and excessive gore.” “If you are feeling unwell, please find a member of staff. Staff trained in first aid are on site,” it read.

Separately,LADbiblereported that 11 audience members walked out during the movie and that nine of those people left during the film’s opening scene. The outlet also claimed that one audience member vomited, citing the public relations team working onTerrifier 3.

Terrifier 3.Jesse Korman/Cineverse/courtesy Everett Collection

Filmmaker Leone shared that article in a post onhis X accountin which he wrote that he “did personally witness some crazy stuff at this UK screening.”

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Leone even took to social media in October 2022 to claim thatthose reports were “100% legit"in response to some who claimed tales of audience members growing unwell were part ofTerrifier’s marketing plan.

In France, minors under age 18 have been banned from admittance intoTerrifier 3screenings; a press release for the film described the ban as “the equivalent of” the United States' NC-17 rating.Terrifier 3’s U.S. release is unrated.

TheTerrifiermovies largely revolve around Art the Clown as he terrorizes teenagers, with actress Lauren LaVera taking a leading role in the second and third movies. The latest movie in the series is set on Christmas Eve.

Leone confirmed that he will make a fourth entry in the series ahead of the movie’s premiere at Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas on Sept. 19, according toVariety.

Terrifier 3releases in theaters Oct. 11.

source: people.com