Terrifieris a franchise that is known for its gruesome kills, butTerrifier 3surprisingly killed a major character off-screen. Even though Jonathan seemingly died inTerrifier 3, he definitely needs to return in theupcomingTerrifier 4.Terrifier 3was the most violent entry of theTerrifierfranchise yet, as it featured Art the Clown going on a killing spree while dressed as Santa during the Christmas holidays.
Themain final girl of theTerrifierfranchiseand Jonathan’s sister, Sienna Shaw, was released from a psychiatric hospital at the beginning ofTerrifier 3, and was going to spend the holidays with her aunt, uncle, and little cousin. Meanwhile,Jonathan was living in a college dorm duringTerrifier 3, so he had a slightly smaller role in the movie. Regardless, Jonathan was still an important figure in theTerrifierfranchise, since he had fought against Art before. Therefore, it was extremely surprising whenTerrifier 3killed Jonathanoff-screen.
Jonathan’s Best Return Is As Part Of Terrifier 4’s Opening Kill Sequence
Jonathan’s Death Needs To Be Shown In Terrifier 4
During theclimax ofTerrifier 3, Vicky shows Sienna Jonathan’s head, revealing that she and Art the Clown killed her brother.Jonathan’s off-screen death was so surprising that most fans don’t really think he’s dead, and believe that Vicky was just lying to toy with Sienna. However, writer/director Damien Leone surely knew how fans would react to Jonathan’s off-screen death, which is why it would be a good idea to confirm that he actually is dead inTerrifier 4.
TheTerrifiermovies always have brutal opening scenes, so including Jonathan’s death at the start ofTerrifier 4would ensure it’s the most memorable opening yet.
Even though Jonathan should remain dead in theTerrifierfranchise, he should still appear inTerrifier 4. Instead of revealing he is alive,the opening sequence ofTerrifier 4should feature Art killing Jonathan. Art was in Jonathan’s college dorm inTerrifier 3, so the opening of the fourth film could simply jump back before the climax of the third movie to show Jonathan’s demise. TheTerrifiermovies always have brutal opening scenes, so including Jonathan’s death at the start ofTerrifier 4would ensure it’s the most memorable opening yet.
Terrifier 4 Showing Jonathan’s Death Scene Is Better Than Him Being Alive
Terrifier 4 Should Bring Jonathan Back, But Not How Fans Expect
Both Art and Vicky enjoy playing psychological games with their victims, so lying about Jonathan’s death fits with their characters. However,revealing that Jonathan is alive in the nextTerrifiermovie would cheapen the reveal of his head inTerrifier 3. WhileTerrifier 3is perhaps the best film in the series yet, Jonathan being alive in future entries would likely make the film worse on rewatch. The reveal of Jonathan’s head was such a big moment in the climax ofTerrifier 3, and it would be best if future movies did not do anything to alter its impact.
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Fans have already begun to theorize about how Damien Leone’s gory but fun slasher saga will continue when Terrifier 4 inevitably hits theaters.
Furthermore,it seems so obvious that Jonathan is actually alive in theTerrifierfranchise. This is usually the case when major characters in movies die off-screen. Therefore, it would actually be a very surprising twist if Art did successfully kill Jonathan inTerrifier 3. Jonathan being dead would also give Sienna more of a reason to fight against Art the Clown and defeat him once and for all.
Terrifier 3
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Terrifier 3 follows Sienna and her brother as they attempt to move past the traumatic events of Art the Clown’s Halloween massacre. As they embrace the Christmas season, Art reemerges, intent on turning their holiday into a nightmare, continuing his reign of terror.
