Terrifier 2 is a 2022 horror, Thriller movie written and directed by Damien Leone. It is the sequel to Terrifier (2016) and is the third feature film to feature Art the Clown. It features the return of David Howard Thornton and Samantha Scaffidi, who portrayed Art the Clown and Victoria Heyes in the first movie, and stars Lauren LaVera, Sarah Voigt, Elliott Fullam, Kailey Hyman, and Casey Hartnett.
The story follows Art’s resurrection and pursuit of Sienna Shaw (LaVera) and her younger brother Jonathan (Fullam) on Halloween night – a year after the events of the first film.
After being resurrected by a sinister entity, Art the Clown returns to Miles County to hunt down and destroy a teenage girl and her younger brother on Halloween night. As the body count rises, the siblings fight to stay alive while uncovering the true nature of Art’s evil intent. Now, know about Terrifier 2 movie. filming locations.
Where Was Terrifier 2 Movie Filmed?
Terrifier 2 film was filmed in New Jersey, New York, and Philadelphia. For filming purposes, the production team chose locations that served a “Halloween and Gothic theme”.
Production began in October 2019 and was expected to be completed within three months; however, due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, filming was extended for a long time until it was completed on July 10, 2021.
New Jersey
Many scenes in the Terrifier film were filmed at the QXT nightclub at 248 Mulberry Street in Newark. With Synthpop on top and retro goth on the bottom, the club served as the perfect choice as its aesthetic perfectly complements the setting of the film.
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Speaking to the Asbury Park Press, director Leone said, “It’s beautiful on camera and has great production value. We were so grateful that they let us shoot there.” The location has reportedly been used to film movies such as Ex Disposer, The Trial of the Chicago 7, and Robert De Niro’s Inappropriate Behavior.”
Along with pre-production, several scenes were shot at producer Phil Falcone’s home in Manapalan, New Jersey, Monmouth County. Speaking about the fun they had during the gory shoot, Falcone told the Asbury Park Press, “My wife keeps yelling at me and Damien when we’re going to clean up.
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We have body parts all over my house.” The town of Manalapan, New Jersey is a popular filming location and has served as the location for Big Weekend, Never Among Friends, The Backseat, My Best Friend’s Wife, and more.
Pennsylvania
The cast and crew also visited the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to film several scenes, specifically at the Fright Factory, which is considered one of the scariest attractions in the country.
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Located in the basement of a century-old factory at 2200 South Swanson Street, the adult-themed haunted house doubled as one of the filming locations for “Terrifier 2.”
New York
A small portion of the film was shot in New York on the southern tip of New York State. In particular, the scenes in the movie that show Sienna and Allie entering the costume shop were filmed at an actual magic and costume shop in the downtown Big Apple called Abracadabra.
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Located at 19 West 21st Street, just minutes from the Flatiron Building, it is known for its extensive collection of costumes, wigs, props, prosthetic makeup, masquerade masks, magic equipment, and more.
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