For a franchise notorious for its graphic kill sequences, More terrible has begun to build extensive lore surrounding Art the Clown (David Howard Thornton). To ignore these moments between the blood and gore sequences is to miss some of the most important scenes in the series. The clown cafe dream sequence that takes place in Horror 2 is the most important scene in the entire franchise – and in reality no one dies, like everything in Siennas (Lauren LaVera) Head. The scene is eccentric and cartoonish, but it's much more than just a nightmare filled with Sienna's fear – it represents the entire divine arc of the film.

What is the Clown Café in “Terrifier 2”?

The Clown Café is the most psychedelic scene in the world More terrible franchise. It moves away from darkness and shadows and is instead brightly lit and vibrant. It reflects the world of art rather than reality, but is all framed by a dream that Sienna is experiencing. The setting feels like jumping through the screen into a comic book commercial with adults in childlike costumes with dungarees and pigtails, all sitting on a jungle gym. Sienna wakes up in a similar outfit, consumed by this surrealistic environment. The walls are painted with murals of Art the Clown and the clown eventually appears and hands out candy. It is important to note that at this point in the film, Sienna has never met Art in person, but got to know him through her brother Jonathan's relationship (Elliot Fullam) Fixation on him. She knows enough to be physically afraid throughout the entire sequence.

“Terrifier 2” deals with themes such as divinity and religion

However, this scene is not just a bad dream, it is the most important moment in Sienna's character story. It's the exact moment she is chosen as the one who will defeat Art the Clown. In the background of the scene, a nun and a homeless man can be seen holding a sign that says “Help me.” These characters are a clear representation of evangelical goodness, the exact opposite of what the art depicts. The nun calls out and asks, “Who will feed this man,” but she metaphorically asks Sienna if she will be the person to defeat evil.

In the Clown Cafe, food is used as a metaphor for morality, which is highlighted in the lyrics of the song played throughout: “In the Clown Cafe, food is a little funny.” As Art distributes food, Sienna is shown his beating heart, her intrinsic connection continuing to plead for help and insists that she can see everyone “feeding their faces” even though they should be helping the hungry man. She is ready not to stuff her face and not be like the others.

Sienna's nightmare is her chosen origin

During the scene, Art brings out a machine gun and shoots everyone else in the scene except the singer, who he sets on fire. Sienna is the only one left and takes the initiative, grabs a cereal box and looks for something to defend herself with. She has to dig through broken glass to find a weapon, and in that moment she proves to the good beings that she has the ability to kill Art the Clown. She grabs a sword from the box, which stops Art's flamethrower, baptizing the sword in the process – giving him the power to destroy Art. Religious images are the focus more terrible, with Sienna's wings from her Halloween costume, symbolizing her angelic intent. This is represented by the pilot and stewardess in their dream sequence. Everything about Sienna's portrayal in this scene aims to contrast art as a force of evil.

As Damien Leone explained in Horror 2 Commentary: The clown cafe scene is a “divine test that manifests itself in Sienna’s subconscious.” revealed and the fire bleeds into reality and sets Sienna's wings on fire, then Sienna is anointed. Yes, the scene is still gory as Art the Clown massacres everyone on set, but it's all hypothetical and metaphorical. It's a pivotal moment in Sienna's character story; Just by sticking her hand in the cereal box and fighting back, she proves that she is the one who can defeat Art.

After being resurrected by a sinister creature, Art the Clown returns to Miles County, where he targets a young girl and her younger brother on Halloween night.

Release date

October 6, 2022

director

Damien Leone

Pour

Felissa Rose, David Howard Thornton, Samantha Scaffidi, Griffin Santopietro, Tamara Glynn, Lauren LaVera

Duration

138

Horror 2 is available on Amazon Prime in the US.

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