My October Movie Marathon

     This October, I went on a bit of a spooky scary movie binge. I found myself going to the theater four times this month to catch all the Halloween season films I’d been looking forward to. It’s not something I usually do, but I couldn’t resist diving into the lineup of creepy, thrilling movies.

     I started with a sneak peak of Terrifier 3, which definitely lived up to its reputation for over-the-top gore and terror. After that, I saw another sneak peak this time it was Smile 2, which had me on edge with its terrifying jump scares. I then indulged in the nostalgic and delightfully weird world of Beetlejuice. Rounding out the week was Joker: Folie À Deux, which was as haunting as it was beautifully chaotic.

     It was such a great experience, and even though I’m not someone who usually hits the theater that often, it felt like a fun and immersive way to celebrate the Halloween season. The mix of horror, thrills, and even a bit of dark humor made for an unforgettable time.

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Is Art The Clown From Terrifier A Mime?

Is art the clown a clown or a mime? I got into this conversation with a family member this week and I wanted to explore it a little more. 

Art’s face is painted white with black, with exaggerated features that is a classic clown look with a touch of sinister surrealism. He dons a black and white outfit, which could easily pass for either a clown or a mime. However, his costume lacks the bright colors or playful patterns typical of many clowns, which aligns him more with the subdued, monochrome world of mimes.

Clowns are typically loud, engaging in absurd antics meant to entertain. Art, however, takes a different approach. His performances are silent, utilizing exaggerated facial expressions and body language to convey menace. This emphasis on non-verbal communication is more akin to mime traditions, which emphasize storytelling without speech.

Art’s silence might be mime-like yet his actions are anything but. Traditional mimes engage in imaginary activities, like pulling ropes or being stuck in boxes. Art’s actions, however, are visceral, real, and violent, in contrast to the whimsical worlds mimes create. This violence places him firmly in the clown territory—an entertainer gone awry, turning what should be humorous into something horrific.

While Art the Clown shares visual and behavioral traits with mimes, particularly his silent communication, his overall persona leans more towards a grotesque form of clowning. His violence, unpredictability, and the distortion of traditional clownish elements make him a nightmarish version of a clown, albeit with strong mime-like characteristics. 

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