Reel Kill Review: Terrifier 2 (2022)

Runtime: 138 min

Rating: 8/10 🎬

Commentary: Gleefully savage—a blood-soaked thriller that earns every scream.

Welcome to another Reel Kill Review! Today, we're diving into Terrifier 2, Damien Leone’s ultra-violent sequel that dragged Art the Clown back into the spotlight — and drenched him in blood. Unlike many modern slashers, this one doesn't hold back. It doubles down on everything that made the original so notorious — and manages to outdo it.

The Setup: After surviving his resurrection, Art returns to Miles County on Halloween night with a vengeance — and a disturbingly playful new sidekick. From the opening frame, the tone is set: no rules, no remorse, and no filter. While the plot is looser than most, the film sets the stage for raw carnage and creative set pieces that keep you glued to the mayhem.

Art & The Aftermath: Terrifier 2 introduces Sienna, a new final girl whose presence gives the sequel more heart and mythos than expected. But make no mistake — this is still Art’s show. The kills are prolonged, gruesome, and drenched in practical effects. Some scenes are almost operatic in their brutality — not for the faint of heart, but for gore fans, it’s a feast.

Bigger, Bloodier, Bolder: Clocking in at over two hours, Terrifier 2 embraces its indulgence. It doesn't aim for elegance or elevated horror — it leans hard into grindhouse energy. While the pacing drags in a few spots, the film makes up for it with sheer audacity. From supernatural twists to full-blown hallucinations, Leone throws everything at the screen and most of it sticks.

The Final Kill: Terrifier 2 is brutal, excessive, and strangely hypnotic in its chaos. It’s not here to redefine horror — it’s here to rip it apart and laugh while doing it. For fans of gore, slashers, and unhinged practical effects, this is a love letter soaked in arterial spray.

Not perfect — but gloriously depraved, and impossible to look away from.