Damien Leone reminds viewers that his characters are "certainly not trustworthy," and even warns that "you should never trust me as the writer-director."

The twisted creator of the "Terrifier" franchise and its greasepaint-slathered antagonist Art the Clown grew up a fan of slashers, and knows full well what sickos like him are looking for out of the genre.

"Terrifier 3" didn't disappoint with Art the Clown's gory kills and also delivered a wild cliffhanger plus a key piece of mythology. (Spoilers!)

Following the release of Terrifier 3, fans are eager to learn the shocking events that unfold in this holiday-themed horror. With Art the Clown wreaking havoc dressed as a sinister Santa Claus, many viewers are left wondering about the film’s conclusion and whether Art meets his demise.

Leone is fearless. He ups the shock value by letting Art the Clown loose during Christmas. Holiday horror is nothing new. But what's truly inventive here — and ultimately transgressive — is the subversion of Christmas tropes. Reindeer hooves on rooftops. Milk and cookies. Christmas shopping and mall photos with Santa. No tradition is spared.

With Terrifier 3‘s theatrical release on October 11, fans are once again on the edge of their seats. The film opens with a terrifying scene that brings Art the Clown back to life after his brutal defeat in the previous installment.

For decades, most cinemas refused to play a movie that didn't have a rating, but 'Terrifer 3' was too tempting to pass up.