horror 3– the latest chapter in a shocking horror film series that made Art the Clown a slasher icon – is already causing trouble abroad.

It was directed by Damien Leone, who also directed the first two More terrible Movies—horror 3 is scheduled to hit theaters domestically on October 11th. David Howard Thornton, who originated the role of Art the Clown in 2016 More terriblewas back for Horror 2 in 2022 and will again take on the role for horror 3.

horror 3 premiered in the UK on Wednesday. On Thursday, the film’s British distributor, Signature Entertainment, posted on X how audiences at the premiere reacted to the film’s excessive violence and gore.

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“Thank you to everyone who was there last night horror 3 Gala,” Signature Entertainment wrote in the post. “Venue staff reported that 11 people left the room and 1 person vomited.”

According to the horror film and television site Fucking disgustingNine premiere-goers left the film before the 10-minute mark.

On Friday, the French Film Classification Committee took the initiative and imposed a rating ban on the film, preventing it from being viewed by anyone under the age of 18 – a rating similar to an NC-17 rating from the Motion Picture Association in the US

Terrifier 3 The French film distributor issued a statement regarding the French film authorities’ decision (via the horror magazine’s website). Fangoria), which reads, among other things: “We can only regret this unexpected final decision, which will seriously hinder the release of the film, which tens of thousands of French viewers are waiting for and which is scheduled (and of course maintained) for October 9th.

“horror 3 is an auteur film in the purest tradition of the slasher genre, with perfectly “grand-guignolesque” and unrealistic violence. The film never takes itself too seriously and we know viewers will have the distance and maturity needed to understand and appreciate this artistic approach.”

Accordingly FangoriaFrance’s under-18 rating ban marks the first time since then that the country has awarded a horror film this rating Saw 3 in 2006.

horror 3 is distributed by Cineverse in North America without a rating.

What is “Terrifier 3” about?

The official logline for horror 3 reads: “After surviving the Halloween massacre of Art the Clown, Sienna (Lauren LeVera) and her brother struggle to rebuild their shattered lives. As the holiday season approaches, they try to feel the Christmas spirit and leave the horrors of the past behind them.

“But just when they think they are safe, Art the Clown returns, determined to turn their Christmas joy into a new nightmare. The holidays quickly unravel as Art unleashes his perverse terror, proving that no holiday is safe.”

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Rotten tomatoes Critics who have reviewed horror 3 After the film was screened at film festivals, the film was rated 88% “fresh” based on 16 reviews.

The RT The Audience Score, which is determined in tabular form based on verified user reviews, is still pending.

horror 3 hits theaters domestically on October 11th.

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