As ”Terrifier 3” approached its highly anticipated premiere, excitement for the slasher flick increased, with fans ready to see Art the Clown return in another gruesome sequel.
However, the film’s brutal violence has provoked considerable outrage before it even hits theaters.
Early screenings of ”Terrifier 3” left several people visibly scared.
Several accounts emerged of viewers having extreme reactions, including vomiting and fainting, throughout the film.
Ambulances were reportedly dispatched to help some people.
This reaction to the franchise is not unprecedented, as the first two ”Terrifier” films were notorious for their stomach-churning violence.
However, the most recent installment appears to have pushed the boundaries even further.
Despite these sentiments, ”Terrifier 3” sparked intense interest among horror fans worldwide.
The French cinema classification committee responded to the picture’s graphic content by taking an unexpected and unusual measure.
France has officially prohibited anyone under the age of 18 from watching the film, even if accompanied by an adult.
This ruling goes beyond the standard under-16 age limit for horror films.
The last time such a restriction was imposed in France was for ”Saw 3” in 2006.
This was the first occasion in nearly two decades that the stringent under-18 restriction had been invoked.
Bloody Disgusting, the film’s production company, expressed dissatisfaction over the restriction.
They warned that it could jeopardize the film’s distribution in France, where thousands of fans were eagerly awaiting its arrival.
In a statement, the company said, “Terrifier 3 is a film d’auteur in the purest tradition of the slasher genre, with the perfectly ‘grand-guignolesque’ and unrealistic violence. The film never takes itself too seriously, and we know that viewers will have the necessary distance and maturity to understand and appreciate this artistic approach.”
This choice has sparked intense debates online, with followers expressing their dissatisfaction.
Some have questioned why the earlier two films in the franchise were not subject to the same restrictions.
Others questioned why more extremist French films had not received the same attention.
A customer said, “Considering how horrible some new French extremity films are, this seems weird to me.”
Regardless of the backlash and restrictions in France, ”Terrifier 3” is projected to have a tremendous first weekend.
Box office forecasts predict earnings of up to $11 million.
The restriction hasn’t lessened enthusiasm for the picture, with talk already turning to a potential fourth installment.
Fans are excited to see if Art the Clown will return for another horrific chapter.
As the argument continues, one thing is certain: ”Terrifier 3” has established itself as one of the most divisive horror films of the decade.
The uncommon ban and terrifying audience reactions have further added to its fame, making it a must-see for horror enthusiasts worldwide.
The unprecedented prohibition was announced in response to reports of spectators vomiting, fainting, and calling ambulances after early viewing.
The fact that it pushes the boundaries of what viewers can tolerate on screen is evidence of how extreme the movie has gotten.
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