Actor

David Howard Thornton: Movies & Box Office

films: 9
on screen: 2018–2025
box office: $108M
average score: 59

Known for

The Best David Howard Thornton Movies

The highest-rated films David Howard Thornton is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Terrifier 2 (2022) scores highest, at 67. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

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Career at a glance

David Howard Thornton's Career in Numbers

David Howard Thornton's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres David Howard Thornton works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Terrifier (2018) to Jokers Wild (2025), and the 2020s were the busiest decade.

David Howard Thornton Movies by Decade

2010s 1
2020s 7

The 2020s were David Howard Thornton's busiest decade, with 7 films.

David Howard Thornton Movies by Genre

Horror 5
Thriller 2
Comedy 1

Horror is the genre David Howard Thornton has worked in most, with 5 films, ahead of thriller (2).

David Howard Thornton Career Milestones

First film: Terrifier 2018
Biggest box office hit: Terrifier 3 $90.3M worldwide
Best-rated film: Terrifier 2 Movie Echo Score 67
Newest film: Jokers Wild 2025

9 credits

David Howard Thornton Filmography: Every Movie

Every film David Howard Thornton is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 59. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

David Howard Thornton Movies as an Actor

David Howard Thornton in Documentaries & Specials

2023 The Horror We Make as Self · Horror

FAQ

David Howard Thornton: Questions & Answers

How many movies David Howard Thornton has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has David Howard Thornton been in?

David Howard Thornton is credited on 9 films, from 2018 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is David Howard Thornton's highest-grossing movie?

Terrifier 3 (2024) is David Howard Thornton's biggest box office hit, with $90.3M worldwide, ahead of Terrifier 2 (2022) ($15.8M). Across every film with box office figures, David Howard Thornton's movies have made $108M.

David Howard Thornton's biggest hits

What is the best David Howard Thornton movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, David Howard Thornton's best-rated film is Terrifier 2 (2022) with a score of 67, followed by Terrifier 3 (2024) (64).

Best David Howard Thornton movies, ranked

What is David Howard Thornton's newest movie?

The most recent film on David Howard Thornton's filmography is Screamboat (2025), in the role of Screamboat Willie.

Who does David Howard Thornton work with most often?

David Howard Thornton shares the most films with Kailey Hyman (3 films), Felissa Rose (2 films) and Lauren LaVera (2 films).

The Best David Howard Thornton Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 9 credits.

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