He wanted film experience and had only done stage work and voiceovers before.
He didn't prepare specifically; he just went in and did his thing on set.
He studied silent comedians, clowns, and mimes like Charlie Chaplin and Marcel Marceau.
The mask was originally molded to a different actor's face; in Terrifier 3, it was molded to Thornton's face for a better fit.
He believes Art was human in the first film but became supernatural after being brought back from the dead.
He sometimes listens to Danny Elfman's song from the first Batman movie.
He's cautious to avoid making Art too cartoonish and wants to maintain a balance of horror and comedy.
He was excited because it was a full-circle moment for him, having played Mickey Mouse in a school play.
He loves slasher films, particularly those by Wes Craven.
Henry & Eddie sit down with star of the Terrifier films, the man behind Art the Clown - David Howard Thornton joins the show to discuss the massive success of the Terrifier franchise, the evolution of Art, how he landed the role, and the many influences and experiences that came together to create a modern-day horror icon.
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