The R-rated breakout horror film "Terrifier 3" continues to generate significant buzz in North America. Coincidentally, director Damien Leone recently revealed in an interview with foreign media a Taiwanese horror film that left a profound impression on him.
During a recent interview with /FILM, the "Terrifier 3" team—including director Damien Leone, David Howard Thornton (who portrays Art the Clown), and Chris Jericho—were asked about their favorite slasher films. Leone specifically mentioned the 2021 Taiwanese film "The Sadness," directed by Canadian filmmaker Rob Jabbaz, stating that its level of brutality might even make Art the Clown feel inadequate:
"I recommend 'The Sadness.' That movie is brutal, man, it's really brutal! The sadistic elements in it are completely comparable to 'Terrifier.'"
"The Sadness" is a zombie film directed by Rob Jabbaz, inspired by the pandemic. It stars Berant Zhu and Regina Lei, who was nominated for Best Leading Actress at the 59th Golden Bell Awards. The plot follows a zombie virus spreading across Taiwan, turning infected individuals into vicious and brutal beings. While receiving mixed reviews upon its release in Taiwan, the film garnered significant acclaim in international markets.
Separately, Howard Thornton cited "The Menu" and "In a Violent Nature" as his picks, emphasizing the "incredibly creative" kill scenes in the latter. He stated, "I was very impressed with the kill scenes in that one. It's great to see other filmmakers pushing boundaries."
Additionally, Jericho brought up Zach Cregger's 2022 film "Barbarian," praising its surprising character development. Jericho specifically noted, "I particularly loved the obnoxious character of AJ, played by Justin Long, who gets a horrific death with his face ripped off in the very last moments. That really surprised me, because after you've seen the first two 'Terrifier' films, there are very few movies that can genuinely shock you, but 'Barbarian' did."
via： /Film