The 9th Circle

As an avid horror movie fan, this is one of the greatest horror shorts that I have ever seen by far. I was able to see this movie at the BackSeat Film Festival in Philadelphia. Not knowing much about the experience of the director of The 9th Circle, he seems to have an extraordinary talent at what he does and I hope to be seeing other films from him in the future. Supposedly, he even did all the make up effects which is really cool.

The beginning scene would definitely put viewers on edge as it did to me when I watched it. It was indeed nerve racking when the clown appears to the girl. It makes you think: is it psychological? is this really happening? Scary thought. Clowns have never bothered me before, but now, I'll be having nightmares about that clown for awhile.

The end of the film gets pretty disturbing. There is a scene that is quite unexpected. It is jaw dropping, shocking, incredible, can't believe it's in a movie type of scene. All in all a real treat for horror fans.

This was genuinely creepy as Hell! Absolutely loved it! It has practically all disturbing horror images and elements wrapped up into about 10 minutes, which is not bad at all for a $3000 budget and perfect filming locations. Cults, demons, crazy but realistic-looking creatures, subterranean madness, and a menacing pagliacci clown! I cannot wait to see more of Art the Clown - I hear the director has been trying to get a full-length feature with just him. If you want to see a great film by Damien Leone featuring Art the Clown, watch his 2011 short film Terrifier (both of these short films are featured in All Hallow's Eve).

The 9th circle by Damien Leone is a twisted adaption of Dante's Inferno,where an innocent girl gets caught off guard and knocked unconscious by a demented clown. She awakens to find herself in a hellish (or Hell?) situation,where she is to serve as Satan's sacrifice. Demonic creatures approach her,before she escapes for the time being,only to be caught again. Why she is picked is unknown,but that's what makes it so disturbing,it's a nightmare that all women have in today's times where this sort of thing can happen to anyone. Filmed on location in the bowels of a Staten Island insane asylum,this horror short is scary,weird and disturbing. Cinematographer Tom Agnello shines as well. A must see for fans of fatalistic vis

This was Damien Leone's first film and I absolutely love the 9th circle, it's also art the clowns first appearance in a film and wow what can I say, he definitely had the best scene, I love all the hell demon's and creatures in this too, after the 9th circle Damien Leone didn't end up sticking with the whole hell and creatures aspect instead just went on with art the clown! In the films Terrifier 2011 short, All Hallows Eve 2013 Mike Giannelli did such a great performance as art (my personal favourite) then in 2016 Terrifier to present, David Howard Thornton does a great job as art the clown but I like Mike's performance more.

This 11 minute short film is the birth of what is now the most freaky, horrifying clown known to man. Penny-wise move on over... Art has taken the crown!

Lastly, a good lil tip for if you ever come face to face with Art the Clown... RUN!!! He does not die... EVER!

If you haven't seen them all yet, you better get on it! Because you're definitely missing out!

For the Art the Clown beginner. Here's how to start your journey!

Your gonna start with this little jewel because without it, there would be no Art! Even though you will see it again in the 1st movie as they fit the short film into All Hallows Eve, to stay authentic to the beginning to end start here with The 9th Circle!

Listed in order: 1 ~ The 9th Circle (2008) Shirt Film 2 ~ Terrifier (2011) 3 ~ All Hallows Eve (2013) 4 ~ All Hallows Eve 2 (2015) 5 ~ Terrifier 2 (2022) 6 ~ Terrifier 3 (Coming Soon!!!)

FYI: All Hallows Eve 2 really isn't much about Art the Clown but it is part of the series and worth the watch!

Also, All Hallows Eve 3 has came out already been released, from what I've heard & read, it has no Art the Clown in this one either so I see no reason to watch it in succession with the others. I will be watching it myself soon though!

Last but not least!... Terrifier 3 is set to come out sometime this year!!! The film cover you can find here on IMDB. There's a Christmas tree on the cover so my assumption is that it will be released sometime before Christmas! Possibly after Thanksgiving! But I only know for sure that it's set for release in 2024! And this horror flick lovin chick can't wait!