Terrifier

On Halloween night, a young woman witnesses a brutal murder and subsequently becomes the target of a maniacal killer dressed as a clown. The encounter turns into a violent struggle for survival as the antagonist pursues her.

This 2011 American horror short was written, produced, and directed by Damien Leone. It is the first film in a series of works directed by Leone, followed by All Hallows' Eve, and three subsequent installments of the Terrifier franchise. The cast features Marie Maser as the woman and Mike Giannelli as Art the Clown, alongside Michael Chmiel, Daniel Rodas, Jennifer Castellano, and Gary LoSavio. Produced by D&D Films, the movie has a runtime of 19 minutes. Audience reception is generally positive, with a rating of 6.3/10 based on 5,000 votes on IMDb and a score of 6.1/10 from 281 votes on TMDB.