Film News: World’s First-Ever Terrifier Conference Set for May 2025
The blood-soaked, cult-favorite Terrifier franchise is taking an unexpected leap from the screen to the lecture hall. This spring, horror fans and scholars alike will gather for the first-ever Terrifier Conference 2025, a two-day event dedicated to exploring the franchise’s unique blend of gore, dark humor, and cultural significance.
Set to take place both virtually and in person, the conference will run over the first weekend of May — with an online session on Friday, May 2nd, and an in-person gathering on Saturday, May 3rd at the University of Warwick.
An Unconventional Academic Affair
According to an official announcement, the conference invites global scholars to take a fresh and thoughtful look at Terrifier, treating it not just as a splatter-filled shock-fest, but as a valuable text for serious academic discussion.
Presentations will dive into a range of topics including:
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The aesthetics of Terrifier’s practical gore effects
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The unsettling blend of visual creepiness and slapstick comedy in Art the Clown’s performance
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Themes surrounding neurodivergence, gender, and subverted horror tropes
Scholars from across the world — including Ukraine, Italy, Brazil, Canada, France, the U.S., India, and the U.K. — will share insights on how the franchise redefines the boundaries of modern horror.
Industry Insight Meets Academic Study
In addition to the academic talks, the event will also feature a special seminar hosted by Signature Entertainment. Marek Pugh (Head of Publicity) and Jonny Bunning (Head of Social) will discuss how the studio’s innovative marketing campaigns helped launch Terrifier 3 to blockbuster status — pulling in £3.4 million across the UK and Ireland.
The conference will be anchored by keynote talks from two respected voices in horror scholarship:
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Dr. Shellie McMurdo (University of Hertfordshire)
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Professor Louise Peacock (De Montfort University)
More Than Just A Conference: New Boxset Release
As part of the celebration, Signature Entertainment will also release a special collector’s set: Terrifier: The Bloody Duo — a UHD boxset combining both Terrifier and Terrifier 2. The release is scheduled to hit shelves on May 26, 2025.
For fans of horror, slasher cinema, and cult classics, the Terrifier Conference 2025 offers an exciting and intellectual spin on one of the genre’s most talked-about modern franchises. Whether you’re studying film or simply obsessed with Art the Clown, this event is sure to be both spine-chilling and thought-provoking.
For more information, visit the University of Warwick’s event page.
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