David Howard Thornton

Actor

November 30, 1979 (46 years)

Huntsville, Alabama, USA

Biography

David Howard Thornton (born November 30, 1979) is a European-American businessman, entrepreneur and actor. He is known for work in stage, film, and voice over. He is best known for his roles as Art the Clown in the Terrifier films, Grandpa Who in the 1st- 5th national tours of Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas: The Musical, the voice of Shizoku and others in the video game Invizimals: The Lost Kingdom, The Joker in the YouTube series Nightwing Escalation, and as the eponymous character …

Filmography

6.8

Terrifier 3

Art the Clown

Five years after surviving Art the Clown's Halloween massacre, Sienna and Jonathan are still struggling to rebuild their shattered lives. As the holiday season approaches, they try to embrace the Christmas spirit and leave the horrors of the past behind. But just when they think they're safe, Art returns, determined to turn their holiday cheer into a new nightmare. The festive season quickly unravels as Art unleashes his twisted brand of terror, proving that no holiday is safe.

6.3

Terrifier

Art the Clown

A maniacal clown named Art terrorizes three young women on Halloween night and everyone else who stands in his way.

6.7

Terrifier 2

Art the Clown

A year after the Miles County massacre, Art the Clown is resurrected by a sinister entity. Art returns home, where he must hunt down and destroy teenage Sienna and her younger brother Jonathan on Halloween. As the body count rises, the siblings fight to stay alive while uncovering the true nature of Art's evil intent.

6.3

Bupkis

Art the Clown

Pete Davidson attempts to work through unique family dynamics and the complexities of fame to form meaningful relationships.

N/A

Terrifier 4

Art the Clown

The fourth installment in the Terrifier franchise. Plot TBA.

5.1

Screamboat

Steamboat Willie

A late-night boat ride turns into a desperate fight for survival in New York City when a mischievous mouse becomes a monstrous reality.

N/A

American Clown

Self

Clowns have been a symbol of humor and laughter since they first donned the iconic red nose and oversized shoes. Those who devote their lives to the craft spend years perfecting it. From circuses to birthday parties to movies, clowns are everywhere in our culture, but what happens when the laughter fades and the greasepaint runs? One man sets out to find what's left of American's once beloved profession.

5.5

Stream

Player 2

As the Keenans try to bring their family closer together, they unwittingly enter themselves into a game of life or death. With four deranged killers patrolling the halls of their hotel and competing for the most creative kills, the odds are definitely stacked against them.

6.2

The Mean One

In a sleepy mountain town, Cindy witnesses the murder of her parents by a blood-thirsty green figure in a red Santa suit. Twenty years later, the Christmas-hating monster begins to terrorize the town once more. Cindy finds new purpose in stopping the creature and saving the holiday.

6.8

Art Attack! The Dissection of Terrifier 3

Self

ART ATTACK. Dives into the making of Terrifier 3, exploring its shocking practical effects, Art the Clown's rise, and its bold impact on modern horror.

N/A

Big Baby

Hooper

A nightmare involving a maniac killer in a baby mask serves as inspiration for horror screenwriter Adam Lewis's new script. As more nightmares, visions, and real life terror being to challenge Adam's sanity, he finds himself in a desperate struggle to control his writing, his reality, and who will be Big Baby's next victim.

N/A

The Dead Place

The New Kid

Troubled high school senior Isaac [Veliu] is plagued by visions of the dead. This causes friction in his family and makes him an outcast at school. His only friend Katharine [Graves] is obsessed with the paranormal and tries desperately to help him, but a ‘New Kid’ [Thornton] pushes him to give in to the demon trying to burrow its way inside him [Oberst]. As he is consumed by the evil feeding off the dead souls that haunt him, Katharine is the only one that stands between Isaac and his darker impulses. To satisfy the bloodlust of the demon that dwells within him.

N/A

The Evolution of Horror Cinema Worldwide

Horror Film Expert

Why do people no longer see this type of stories nowadays? How can this notion be awakened? Which films should begin to feed back from the past and balance them with the current horror?

4.0

A Very Special Terrifier Christmas

Art the Clown

Fight off a killer winter and settle in by the fire with Art the Clown. Chestnuts are roasting, terror is toasting, and the screams create the perfect jolly ambient tone to relax to in this fireside special.

N/A

Stream 2: Sudden Death

Player 2

STREAM 2 will further tug on the thread that STREAM revealed and unravel the dark web surrounding a twisted game of life and death, where murderers earn points for creative kills, all while it is live streamed to fans at home who bet on the action.

N/A

Selfie King

Self

Take a magical journey through the eyes of Terrifier 2's Selfie Guy. 3 years of interviews shot completely in selfie mode. Tons of celebrity cameos and seeing the ups and down in the film world. Director Rick Styczynski brings to light the cult madness of Selfie King.

N/A

The Dark Offerings

Tim Cobb

Sophia Hapgood is thrust into a horrifying world after her brother James brings her into a fatal situation. He passes a demon to her that she must spread to others within 6 days or else they both die. Sophia must make a choice to save her brother or find a way to end the curse.

N/A

Screamboat 2: Nothing Stays Dead

Steamboat Willie

A murderous version of Steamboat Willie returns for more bloodshed in this comedy-horror sequel. The story continues from a shocking cliffhanger as another killer, Minnie, joins the chaos for more miniature murder and mayhem.

N/A

Night of the Living Dead II

Desperately grasping for some semblance of normalcy in a post-apocalyptic existence, a small island of people face an unimaginable terror that threatens everything it means to be human.

N/A

The Horror We Make

Self

A documentary featuring interviews from horror movie icons, filmmakers, actors and enthusiasts of the genre. Together they discuss why the horror genre is so important to creators and fans.