10 Horror Movies You Expected To Suck (But Were Totally Awesome)

Over the last decade, few horror characters have left an impression the quite like Art the Clown. But things didn't start that way.

Damien Leone's The 9th Circle, which marked the malicious mime's first appearance, was pretty forgettable. Art's feature debut, All Hallow's Eve, was derivative and amateur. The insidious joker was a major highlight in Terrifier, but the film itself was let down by awful dialogue and acting. Because of Leone's losing streak, Terrifier 2 was expected to be more of the same.

Instead, this sequel became one of the most talked about movies of the year. Although 2022 marked the end of Halloween and the return of Hellraiser, Terrifier 2 outshone both franchises. Despite being nearly twice as long as its predecessor, this haunting follow-up kept viewers' enraptured (and disgusted) thanks to its mesmerising antagonist, ludicrous gore, and creative kills.

A few years ago, nobody would've expected Art the Clown to have the same horror status as Freddy Krueger or Jason Voorhees. But after his unforgettable turn in Terrifier 2, the horror community are dying to see more of the demonic jester.