The University of Warwick in the UK will host the first-ever academic conference on the Terrifier franchise in 2025, celebrating its scholarly significance. The event will explore various themes, including gender portrayal, practical gore, and the unsettling character of Art the Clown, attracting scholars from around the globe. In addition to in-person discussions, the conference will feature a seminar on the viral marketing success of Terrifier 3, which grossed $90.3 million worldwide, showcasing the franchise’s evolution from cult curiosity to mainstream horror phenomenon.