Terrifier Actress Sues Producers Over Unpaid Backend Payments
Catherine Corcoran, the actress who played the victim in the infamous "splits" scene, claims she is owed 1% of profits from the hit slasher franchise.
Corcoran played Dawn, a woman who was hung upside down by Art the Clown and bisected with a hacksaw in the 2016 micro-budget horror film.
The "splits" scene, as it's known to fans, helped establish "Terrifier" as a film that pushes the envelope of on-screen violence, building a cult fanbase.
This led to the greenlight of a sequel in 2022, turning "Terrifier" into a pop culture phenomenon, including being featured in Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios theme parks.
The "splits" scene played a major role in establishing "Terrifier" among hardcore slasher fans.
Corcoran has sued series creator Damien Leone and the film's producers over claims of unpaid backend payments.
Author's summary: Actress sues Terrifier producers over unpaid profits.