It feels like this film arrived in theaters a little prematurely, as there’s a noticeable holiday atmosphere surrounding the newest appearance of the frightening clown known as "Art." He arrives among the townspeople with a bloodthirsty eagerness, creating some violent scenes, before he and his equally terrible friend "Vicky" (Samantha Scaffidi) take an extended rest. A couple of unlucky demolition workers unintentionally provide their entertainment, and once they’re awake again, they begin searching for "Sienna" (Lauren LaVera) and her brother "Jonathan" (Elliott Fulham)—and anyone who stands in their path is in trouble, even if they're wearing a Santa Claus suit. I believe this is the strongest of the three installments so far. There’s considerably less of the usual slashing-style violence, and there's a bit more, I would venture to say, connection from our "Terrifier," as David Howard Thornton brings his character to life with qualities reminiscent of an emotional and unusual mime artist. We see more sadness, playful behavior, and lightheartedness as he uses everything from an axe to a chainsaw. Shower scenes may never seem quite the same! The final thirty minutes are what really get things going, and while that situation is fairly predictable, I must admit that the performances of the actors with speaking roles aren't particularly impressive. However, the suspense builds well, and there’s a fun level of shock mixed with dark humor and Christmas decorations to elicit a smile and perhaps make the hair on the back of your neck stand up by the end. Certainly, it follows a familiar pattern and doesn't offer many surprises, but they are improving and moving away from the Hammer-style ketchup gore and irritating, over-the-top characters we’ve witnessed in previous films. It's completely unremarkable and too lengthy, but I did find myself enjoying it.

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