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Horror fans are in for a treat as David Howard Thornton from the Terrifier series is coming to GalaxyCon San Jose 2026.

David Howard Thornton is an actor best known for his role as Art the Clown in the Terrifier series. He has played the iconic character in all three films and the upcoming fourth film, along with a spin-off short and in the music video for “A Work of Art” by Ice Nine Kills. His other notable roles include Player 2 in Stream and the Joker in Jokers Wild.

He will be joining Michael Rooker and Sean Gunn from the MCU, puppeteer Steve Whitmire, actor Scott Patterson, along with Peter Facinelli and Kellan Lutz from the Twilight Saga. More guests will be announced in the future along with details about the weekend, special events, and panels. Tickets for the event are currently on sale.

GalaxyCon is a pop-culture fan convention that has been a staple of the fandom community of the East Coast and the Southern US. The San Jose event is their first one on the West Coast. GalaxyCon San Jose 2026 will take place at the San Jose Convention Center from August 21st to August 23rd.

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