Protesters Disrupt Terrifier 3 Screening Over Controversial “Satanic Santa” Theme

<p>As audiences react intensely to Terrifier 3, there has been a rise in protests from religious groups outside its screenings, objecting to the graphic content surrounding Art the Clown.

The buzz around Terrifier 3 has reached new heights, especially with reports of viewers fainting during showings. However, the presence of religious protesters outside theaters is perhaps one of the most advantageous forms of free publicity one could hope for.

David Howard Thornton, who portrays Art the Clown, shared a photo on his Instagram account on October 11, highlighting a gathering of individuals he described as Christian protestors outside the B&B Theatres Mainstreet KC in Kansas City during a screening of the film.

One of the signs prominently displayed reads: “Keep Christ in Christmas! We protest the satanic Santa Terrifier 3 movie showing here,” indicating that the film’s use of Santa Claus imagery is a significant source of disagreement for these demonstrators.

Terrifier 3 protests outside theater — @davidhowardthornton

Accompanying the photo, Thornton simply remarked: “We’re doing something right!”

For fans familiar with the uproar that accompanied the release of 1984’s Silent Night, Deadly Night, this situation may feel strikingly reminiscent. When that Christmas-themed horror flick hit theaters, it sparked mass protest activities that resulted in the movie being withdrawn from distribution.

As one Reddit user pointed out, “This has become a recurring theme since the premiere of Silent Night, Deadly Night in 1984. It feels almost like a tradition at this point—it’s quite endearing!”

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Someone else noted the fortunate timing: “I was just thinking how fantastic this would be for the marketing of the film, lol.”

“If I were near a theater with this happening, I would definitely approach the protesters and say, ‘OMG! Is there really a satanic Santa Claus movie playing here? Thanks for the tip!’,” joked another commenter.

However, some enthusiasts express skepticism regarding the authenticity of these protests, with one observer stating: “But is it for real? lol. I trust nothing about the marketing of these movies.”

Nonetheless, it’s a clever tactic, and a surefire way to draw in curious horror aficionados to theaters.

To explore more about Terrifier 3, check out details on its most gruesome scenes, how to stream the film, and insights into its surprising cliffhanger ending. Don’t forget to check out the other horror films coming in 2024 that you won’t want to miss!

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