Title Reformulation: David Howard Thornton's Craft in Portraying Art the Clown
Art the Clown Takes Centre Stage at Halloween Horror Nights
David Howard Thornton, the actor behind the terrifying character Art the Clown, has become a beloved figure at Universal Studios' Halloween Horror Nights. Thornton, who plays Art the Clown in the Terrifier films, has willingly served as an advisor for scareactors at Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood.
Thornton's advice to the scareactors was to find the sadistic joy in messing with people, while also encouraging them to have fun. This approach has evidently paid off, as Art the Clown has become a significant presence as walk-around characters at the event.
Art the Clown first appeared in Damien Leone's early 2008 short film The 9th Circle, but it was in 2016's Terrifier feature that David Howard Thornton took on the role. Since then, the character has become a fixture at Halloween Horror Nights in Universal Studios Orlando and Hollywood.
The haunted houses at Halloween Horror Nights are inspired by Damien Leone's bloody Terrifier franchise, and Art the Clown's memorable interactions within the haunted house and scare zones have made him an instant fan favourite.
Art the Clown's appearance is modeled after a vulture, with his beak-like nose being a particularly striking feature. The movements of Art the Clown, when in predator mode, are based on the movements of birds of prey. He leads with his eyes first, followed by the rest of his body, creating a chilling and unpredictable presence.
The popularity of Art the Clown at Universal theme parks is compared to that of characters like the Grinch and Beetlejuice. David Howard Thornton, the actor who plays Art the Clown, attended the red carpet for Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood, expressing his happiness about the character's success.
While the article mentions upcoming releases related to Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek, DC Universe, and Doctor Who, no specific facts about these were provided. Nevertheless, the focus remains on the terrifying yet captivating character of Art the Clown, who has undoubtedly become a new king of painted-face slasher villains.
