The films are shot in a very realistic way, with long takes and minimal editing. This makes the violence feel more real and visceral, and it can be very difficult to look away. The unexpectedly graphic nature of the violence. The films are not afraid to show graphic violence, and some of the kills are truly disturbing.

He is like Michael Myers in that his painted smiling face is like a mask, and he kills without a clear motive or saying a word. Yet where the Shape succeeded in being scary by being so emotionless, Art is frightening in how much joy he takes in inflicting pain. Art the Clown next appeared in 2024's Terrifier.