Despite being in theaters for almost two weeks now, thehorrorcommunity is still buzzing over the brilliant continued success ofTerrifier 3. The latest chapter inDamien Leone’s blood-soaked indie slasher franchise has been killing it at the box office and has received a ton of critical praise. That’s in large part toLauren LaVerawho once again starred as beloved “Final Girl” Sienna Shaw. Since the character’s debut in 2022’sTerrifier 2, LaVera has quickly made a name for herself in the genre. Now it looks like the actress has just found her next horror role ahead of the eventualTerrifier 4.
Reported exclusively by Bloody Disgusting viaFangoria,LaVera is in talks to star in Darren Lynn Bousman next horror filmThe Monster. Bouseman is best known for directingSawII-IVand the franchise’s ninth installmentSpiral: From the Book of Saw. The film follows “two millennials who make quick money by leasing incredible New York City apartments they don’t own to people who don’t know they are being scammed. The con works brilliantly until they run into an apartment owner with a dark secret who flips the game on them.” The Monster will also see LaVera star alongsideDjimon Hounsou(A Quiet Place). Another Saw alum, producerMark Burg, further teasedThe Monstersaying, “Darren sent me a script with incredible twists and turns and the opportunity to work with him and the brilliant Djimon Hounsou […] This movie will be amazing and scare the hell out of audiences worldwide.” This spooky city nightmare was written byJonathan BernsteinandJames Greer.
Horror’s New Favorite Final Girl
In addition to theTerrifierfranchise, LaVera has also recently starred in the Italian horror filmThe Well, which is currently available to rent and purchase on most major paid VOD services like Apple TV. The actress will also be heard inMike Flanagan’s next filmThe Life of Chuck. That hits theatersnext summerafter its award-heavy festival run. However, that being said, it’s her ongoing battle with Art the Clown that has forever made her a genre icon. LaVera has redefined the modernFinal Girl. From her emotional range that’s full of refreshing nuance to her action-packed physicality, LaVera has proven to be one of horror’s most versatile stars. It’s exciting to see her continue to shine in bothTerrifierand more original haunting tales. Fans can’t get enough of the actress, which has become apparent given her many horror convention appearances in the last couple of years.
Where Can You Watch ‘Terrifier 3’?
WhileThe Monsterdoesn’t have a release window or date yet,Terrifier 3is still leaving its dealing markin theaters. You can get your tickets onFandango’s website. The trailer can also be viewed below.
Terrifier 3
Terrifier 3 follows survivors Sienna and her brother as they attempt to recover from their traumatic encounter with the sinister Art the Clown. As the holiday season arrives, their efforts to find peace are shattered when Art returns, intent on turning their Christmas into a new nightmare.
