Damien Leone is an American filmmaker, film editor, and special effects artist.

Terrifier 2 was received favorably by critics and was a hit at the box office, grossing more than $15 million on a $250,000 budget.

[9][10][11][12][13][14] Leone was again nominated for a Fangoria Chainsaw Award Best Makeup FX, for his work on Terrifier 2, which he later won.

[15][16] Leone next directed and wrote Terrifier 3 and co-produced Stream, both 2024 films for which he also provided special effects.

[17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24] Leone grew up in the Great Kills section of Staten Island, New York.