a b c d e f g h Bilodeau, Matthew (January 20, 2023). "How Terrifier's Art The Clown Was Created". /Film . Retrieved 17 April 2023. Miska, Brad (May 31, 2023). " 'Terrifier 3' Is Officially Happening and Will Continue to Push Boundaries!". Bloody Disgusting . Retrieved May 31, 2023. Shand, Lauren (October 23, 2020). "[Podcast] Ghostemane Talks 'Anti-Icon' and Horror Influences With The Boo Crew". Bloody Disgusting . Retrieved February 10, 2022. Squires, John (June 21, 2021). "Official 'Terrifier' Comic Book Now Available While You Wait for 'Terrifier 2' ". Bloody Disgusting . Retrieved April 16, 2023. In his free time, Shane loves going for runs and playing with his 16-year-old beagle Butterscotch. Butters for short, she has been the greatest love of his and inspires him everyday, both creatively and emtionally. On top of that, he's now a huge collector. He loves Funko Pop, McFarlane Toys, and Neca's huge line of horror figures. In the last two years he has been going to a lot of conversations to buy an unhealthy amount of figures. This has also allowed him to meet some of his favorite filmmakers/actors like Mike Flanagan, Matthew Lillard, John Carpenter, Grace Caroline Curry, Steve Burns and Kathryn Newton.

Interview] David Howard Thornton Teases 'Terrifier 2' and Says Script for 'Terrifier 3' is Already Underway - Bloody Disgusting Davis, Maddie (October 27, 2022). "How Terrifier 2's Post-Credits Scene Sets up a Third Film". Comic Book Resources . Retrieved April 1, 2023. Art was featured in a comic book retelling of the 2016 film that told the story over three books. [13] [14] [15] [16] Concept and creation [ edit ]Wiseman, Andreas (May 31, 2023). " 'Terrifier 3': Details Revealed For Bigger Budget Threequel After Second Film's Box Office Breakout". Deadline . Retrieved May 31, 2023. Millican, Josh (November 14, 2018). "Terror Threads' Line of Ugly Christmas Sweaters Includes TERRIFIER's Art the Clown". Dread Central . Retrieved February 10, 2022. However, Shane isn't just a movie guy. He also loves video games. Super Mario Sunshine, The Last of Us Part 1 and 2, and Batman: Arkham City are some of his favorites. Music plays a big part in his life as well. Given that Shane's a big horror fan, you might be surprised to learn that he's a pop guy. Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, Dua Lipa, The Jonas Brothers, and Demi Lovato play on repeat while he's writing. Terrifier' Review: Please Do Not Send In The Clowns". Film School Rejects. 23 October 2019 . Retrieved 31 December 2020.

Squires, John (13 August 2020). "COMICS'Terrifier': Official Three-Issue Comic Book Series in the Works". Bloody Disgusting . Retrieved 5 October 2020. Staff, Staten Island Advance (April 14, 2023). "Pete Davidson debuts new 'Bupkis' trailer; one guest star is a real 'Terrifier' ". Staten Island Advance . Retrieved April 15, 2023. Tinnin, Drew (October 28, 2022). "Director Damien Leone Regrets How Terrifier Treated One Of Its Central Characters". /Film . Retrieved March 31, 2023.a b Boiselle, Matt (March 25, 2018). "Interview: David Howard Thornton Steps Into The Big Shoes Of Art The Clown". Dread Central . Retrieved 17 April 2023.

a b Whittaker, Richard (September 23, 2022). "How Art the Clown Became a Horror Icon". The Austin Chronicle . Retrieved 18 April 2023. Art the Clown is the main antagonist in the Terrifier franchise and related media. He first appeared in the short films The 9th Circle (2009) and Terrifier (2011) before making his feature film debut in All Hallows' Eve (2013). In these early appearances, Art was portrayed by retired actor Mike Giannelli. In the canon Terrifier film series, David Howard Thornton was cast in the role; portraying Art in Terrifier (2016), Terrifier 2 (2022), and Terrifier 3. [1] [2]OFFICIAL THREE-ISSUE TERRIFIER COMIC SERIES IS COMING". screamhorrormag.com. 18 August 2020 . Retrieved 5 October 2020.

Hollman, Raquel (October 11, 2023). "Terrifier's Art the Clown Is the Horror Icon of the 2020s". Collider . Retrieved May 14, 2023.In 2018, apparel company Terror Threads released an ugly Christmas sweater of the character. [23] American rapper and singer Ghostemane cites the character as influence for his studio album ANTI-ICON (2020). [24] David Howard Thornton later reprised the role of Art the Clown in the 2023 comedy series Bupkis in the episode, "Show Me the Way". [25] [26]