“Terrifier 3” tops the box office with $2.6 million in Thursday night previews!

Damien Leones Christmas slasher sequel horror 3 was released in theaters nationwide last night, opening in approximately 2,000 locations across the U.S., with 1,400 of those locations showing a double feature of Horror 2 And horror 3.

These locations are reporting a huge preview on Thursday evening $2.6 millionwith horror 3 Starting today, it expands its reach to 2,514 locations in the US and Canada!

Released to theaters by Bloody Disgusting and Cineverse, the low budget film horror 3Thursday night's $2.6 million haul topped Thursday night preview numbers for recent studio horror hits, including Smile ($2 million) and Evil Dead Rise ($2.5 million), not too far behind the Thursday night preview gross for this year's indie counterpart Long legs ($3 million).

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Without studio support and the money associated with it, the marketing campaign would be for horror 3 was largely organic and fan-driven, and it was a beautiful thing to see.

Leone writes on Instagram: “horror 3 took in 2.6 million euros in its previews that evening alone and the reaction from fans so far has been astonishing. Many thanks to everyone for the great support and the theater visit. It was wild to see so many people in the theater wearing sunflower glasses last night. More terrible Shirts, drink up More terrible Cups and with Art Clown cuddly toys. It felt like something special, straight out of the '80s. It's truly an honor to be part of this little phenomenon. You are the best! My team and I will continue to do our best to offer you something special for as long as possible! Horror forever!”

Stay tuned for more box office reports throughout the weekend.

Grab your tickets to see it horror 3 this weekend at your local theater!

In horror 3once again directed by Damien Leone (Terrible, terrible 2), type of clown (David Howard Thornton) will unleash another round of chaos on the unsuspecting residents of Miles County as they fall asleep peacefully on Christmas Eve.

“After surviving Art the Clown’s Halloween massacre, Sienna and her brother struggle to rebuild their shattered lives. As the holiday season approaches, they try to feel the Christmas spirit and leave the horrors of the past behind them. But just when they think they're safe, Art the Clown returns, determined to turn their Christmas joy into a new nightmare.

“The holiday season quickly unravels as Art unleashes his twisted brand of terror, proving that no holiday is safe.”

The recurring cast includes Lauren LaVera (Sienna), Samantha Scaffidi (Victoria Heyes), Elliot Fullam (Jonathan Shaw) and AEW Superstar Chris Jericho (Burke), with Daniel Roebuck is set to debut as Santa Claus. Legend about makeup effects Tom Savini, Jason Patric, Antonella Rose, Krsy Fox, Clint HowardAnd Jon Abrahams also appear.

Screenplay and direction: Damien Leone, horror 3 courtesy of Dark Age Cinema Productions. Phil Falcone produces, Lisa Falcone serves as executive producer. Co-producers include Michael Leavy, Jason Leavy, George Steuber and Steve Della Salla. Brad Miska, Brandon Hill and Erick Opeka are executive producers for Cineverse.

Matthew Helderman and Luke Taylor also executive produce.