By outdoor-nature-child.com In a recent weekend, the bloody horror film “Terrifier 3” has taken the number one spot at the North American box office, raking in an impressive $18.3 million. This film managed to outshine contenders like “Joker: Folie à Deux” and “The Wild Robot” (AP).
Following up on 2022’s “Terrifier 2,” David Howard Thornton reprises his role as the deranged killer clown, Art the Clown, who this time takes on the guise of Santa Claus and wreaks havoc at a Christmas party.
One of the key reasons for “Terrifier 3’s” strong box office performance is the disappointing showing of the new “Joker” installment. Directed by Todd Phillips and featuring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, “Joker: Folie à Deux” debuted to poor reviews and audience ratings, earning only a D from CinemaScore. In its second weekend, the film saw a staggering 81% drop in box office revenue, raking in just $7.1 million.
Such a drastic fall is nearly unprecedented for a superhero movie, even when compared to underperformers like “The Marvels,” “The Flash,” and “Shazam! Fury of the Gods.” The original “Joker,” which grossed over $1 billion globally in 2019, has set a striking contrast with its sequel, which has faced widespread criticism from both audiences and critics.
The first “Joker” film had a production budget of around $60 million, while the sequel cost significantly more, about $200 million. Currently, “Joker: Folie à Deux” has earned $165 million worldwide.
Meanwhile, another film, “The Apprentice,” which depicts the early life of former President Trump, opened in 1,740 theaters but only managed to bring in $1.6 million over its opening weekend, placing it at number ten. Although expectations were low, audience enthusiasm for this Republican presidential candidate’s story was notably tepid.
Should the attention surrounding “The Apprentice” translate into ticket sales, it could perform better over time. Since its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, the film has generated considerable buzz, especially as it hits theaters just weeks ahead of the presidential election. Trump’s campaign team has labeled it as “Hollywood elite’s electoral interference.”