Universal Orlando Resort’s Halloween Horror Nights 2025 is about to get bloodier, bolder, and far more twisted because Terrifier is coming to town. That’s right: the sadistic, silent menace known as Art the Clown is taking his demented circus of terror from the screen to his very own haunted house.
Here’s how Universal teased the nightmare to come:
Try your luck against Art the Clown in the Terrifier funhouse. You’ll witness his grotesque handiwork of torture and be exposed to the spatter of his victims. It’s a whole new level of gore!
Art the Clown first appeared on the horror scene in Damien Leone’s 2008 short film The 9th Circle. The silent, sinister killer returned in Leone’s 2011 short, simply titled Terrifier, both of which showcase Art stalking unsuspecting victims.
Producer Jesse Baget, intrigued by the potential of this character, approached Leone about including the shorts in an anthology project. Leone saw this as the perfect opportunity to take Art to the next level—and Baget agreed. Leone combined The 9th Circle, Terrifier, a newly created third segment, and never-before-seen footage to craft All Hallows’ Eve, released in 2013. This marked Art the Clown’s terrifying feature film debut.
What followed was the birth of a modern horror franchise. Art returned in Terrifier (2016), Terrifier 2 (2022), and Terrifier 3 (2024). With each film, Art’s notoriety grew, transforming him into a cult icon known for his brutal kills, uncanny silence, and maniacal grin.
Beyond the silver screen, Art has made his way into mainstream pop culture. He appeared in the popular games Call of Duty: Warzone and Modern Warfare III. Additionally, the heavy metal band Ice Nine Kills paid tribute to the character with their song “A Work of Art,” featured in Terrifier 3.
And now, Art’s legacy extends to a new realm—Halloween Horror Nights. Guests can come face-to-face with this Terrifier clown at Universal Orlando Resort’s Halloween Horror Nights, running select nights from August 29 through November 2. Learn more about tickets here.
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