Catherine Corcoran best known for her role as Dawn in the cult horror slasher Terrifier is suing the filmmakers over an alleged agreement entitling her to 1% of the franchise’s profits.
According to the complaint, Corcoran accepted the minimum daily rate (about US $100) when she joined the first film in 2016, in exchange for backend profit participation across the entire franchise, including sequels and merchandise. She claims that despite the series’ breakout success — with Terrifier 2 grossing roughly US $15.8 million on a modest budget — she has only received around US $8,000 to date.
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The lawsuit also alleges a lack of informed consent for nude filming, unsafe working conditions (including prolonged suspension upside down in a cold and unhygienic location), and a failure to provide a detailed accounting of profits. Director Damien Leone and producer Phil Falcone, both named in the suit, have reportedly denied the allegations through legal representation.
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Corcoran’s performance as Dawn Emerson remains one of the franchise’s most iconic elements. Her shocking upside-down death scene marks a brutal turning point in the film, instantly solidifying Terrifier’s reputation among horror fans and giving Art the Clown one of his most infamous on-screen kills.
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