The creative team behindTerrifier 3dropped another horror film,Stream, on VOD streaming platforms after the low-budget slasher film’s box office success. Despite receiving controversial reviews,Terrifier 3scored $18.3 million at the box officeduring the opening weekend against its modest $2 million budget. The film hada limited theatrical run in Augustand follows a family of four being involved ina sadistic game of cat-and-mouse while being broadcast across the world.
According toVariety,Streamis now available to rent or purchase on video-on-demand. Damien Loene serves as a producer on the crowdfunded project. WithTerrifier 3gaining love among horror fans, director Michael Leavy promised thatStreamoffers “the chance to continue to fill that gore love right away” from the same team. Check out his comment below:
Today ‘Stream’ is making its way to all audiences with a much wider digital release on VOD streaming platforms. The reviews have been incredibly humbling and we are so excited to give our loyal fans the ultimate experience! After seeing ‘Terrifier 3’ in theaters they now have the chance to continue to fill that gore love right away and get more from our team and Damien Leone in having the chance to see ‘Stream’ from the comfort of their own home, before going back to see ‘Terrifier 3’ again in theaters of course.
What This Means For Horror Fans
Terrifier 3 Brings Attention To An Underrated Slasher Film
By making the film available, horror fans now have access to a film that was previously unavailable. It seems thatTerrifier 3’s success has a direct impact on making the digital distribution ofStreama reality.It was recently revealed thatTerrifier 3was rejected by studios and distributors, which would also explain why a similar extreme slasher film likeStreamwould only receive a limited theatrical run in the first place. The movie was also partially crowdfunded, a necessity due to increased costs due to COVID-19.
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WithStreamheading toward the streaming platforms,Terrifier 3is paving the way for more overlooked horror movies to reach a broader audience. The news also seems to imply that due toTerrifier 3’s success,gory slasher films have sparked interest. With the independent success of theTerrifierfranchise, similar films are now in demand.Streamhas also been well-received by audiences, holding a 95% Popcornmeter score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Our Take on Stream
Gory and Sadistic
Since its release,critics have frequently comparedStreamtoTerrifier 2with the obvious reason that the film was made by the same team. While there’s no killer clown inStream, the film offers a similar level of gore and sadistic violence along with an overall gist that would appeal toTerrifier 3viewers.
The underrated film also features many familiar faces, including genre-fan favorites Bill Moseley, Felissa Rose, and Tony Todd. LikeTerrifier 3,Streamtakes a nostalgic approach to horror and gorethat feels fresh under the modern eyes. Similar to theTerrifierfranchise, the film also doesn’t dive into the backstory of the game, maintaining its mystery to have viewers put the puzzle pieces together.
