Damien Leone

Damien Leone is an American Writer, Director, Producer and Special Effects Artist. Damien is best known for writing and directing the Horror film “All Hallows Eve” in 2013, when he introduced to the world his unrelenting killer, “Art the Clown.”

He has gone on to thrill horror fans and receive critical acclaim with the release of the film “Terrifier,” establishing “Art the Clown” as a legend in the horror genre. The sequel, “Terrifier 2” was released in theatres on October 6, 2022 bringing this “Mega Slasher” not only to Horrors fans but
to Main Stream audiences around the World. Fans, some of who have passed out, or even gotten sick from the sheer terror of the sequel, helped to create the grassroot buzz, and word of mouth publicity, including Horror Icon, Stephen King who was quoted as saying, “Terrifier 2: Grossin’ you out old school” that made this movie a huge success. Made with a budget of $250,000, “Terrifier 2” earned an incredible $15,0000.00 in just eight weeks in theatres, assuring a trilogy of horror.

“Terrifier 3” started filming on January 29, 2024, and was unleased on horror fans on October 11, 2024. “Terrifier 3” has gone on to become the Highest Grossing Unrated movie in history, with a
budget of $2.5 Million, grossing over $100,000.00.00 worldwide thanks to its growing legions of ‘Terrifier” fans making it the Number 1 movie in America for its debut week in theatres.

Damien is currently writing the script for “Terrifier 4,” along with working on a project for Sam Rami’s “Ghost House Pictures which will film in 2027. Damien’s incredible Practical Special Effects have also appeared in the Indie horror film “Stream.” Damien resides in New York City area.