#horror protagonists

In the Terrifier series, Jonathan Shaw, the younger brother of protagonist Sienna Shaw, plays a pivotal role, especially in Terrifier 2 and Terrifier 3. His character arc intertwines deeply with the narrative's exploration of trauma, resilience, and the supernatural.

Jonathan's Fate in Terrifier 3

In Terrifier 3, Jonathan's fate is shrouded in ambiguity. He is last seen in his dorm room, and subsequent events suggest he may have fallen victim to Art the Clown and Victoria Heyes. Sienna is presented with a disfigured head, purported to be Jonathan's, but the evidence is inconclusive. The head's flesh is peeled off, making identification difficult, and the only link to Jonathan is a pair of glasses placed on it by Victoria, who has previously lied about the head's identity. This leaves room for doubt about Jonathan's actual fate.

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Director's Insights

Director Damien Leone has addressed the off-screen nature of Jonathan's presumed death, acknowledging fan reactions and suggesting that the character's fate is intentionally left uncertain. Leone emphasizes that his characters are unpredictable and not to be trusted, hinting that Jonathan's story may not be concluded.

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Potential for Redemption or Resurrection

The Terrifier series delves into supernatural elements, particularly with Art the Clown's enigmatic nature and apparent immortality. Jonathan's deep connection to the lore, especially his understanding of Art's demonic essence and the significance of the pale girl as a vessel, positions him as a character with potential for further development. Given the series' thematic focus on resurrection and the battle between good and evil, it's plausible that Jonathan could return in future installments, possibly undergoing a redemption arc or playing a crucial role in confronting the malevolent forces.

Conclusion

Here’s some horror characters I (an asexual) headcanon as ace

Ooooh! This is a good question!!

So when it comes to horror games, I guess it depends on what exactly we're counting as horror. I think currently Sara (Your Turn to Die) is my favourite - I think she is just very fun and silly despite the amount of terrible shit she has to go through. But I can't not mention Lee and Clementine (The Walking Dead) because they are everything to me and Telltale's The Walking Dead is such a freaking journey to playthrough

With mangas, my favourite is probably Arisu from Alice in Borderlands. I am talking about the version from the manga. Like I don't think Arisu is bad in the tv show but a lot of scene that I find really interesting have been cut and I think that's a shame. I really like his main strength is figuring out people but he's still a teenager and struggles with a lot of survivor's guilt for the people who are lost.

Tv shows would be Gi-hun from Squid Game. Like he's flawed as all shit, but something about him got me hooked on the show (when I started watching in Korean - not offense to the dub actors but I found that the English version of him was quite offputting).

The noises in your ceiling probably are rats or birds or the rafters creaking with temperature changes. You can safely walk home from the train station late at night. The lights moving in the cemetary are candles lit by old people with irregular sleep habits for their dead. When your child says there was a white face at the window, she's being imaginative. The odd music you hear in the garden at dusk when the wind is right is a distant neighbour practicing the alphorn. The random party invitation might be the hosts trying to sell a pyramid scheme, but they're probably not going to murder you. When a stranger stands outside your door and just stares at it, it's because your house is at the end of a cul-de-sac and they walked into it assuming there'd be a way through, just go out and ask them if they want to cut through your garden.