Catherine Corcoran

Terrifier

While filming Terrifier, Corcoran expressed doubt that Damien Leone's film would become so popular.^[9][10] During the MeToo movement, women who worked at Dread Central's Dread Presents did not appreciate the fate of Corcoran's character or how it was used to market the film.^[11] In 2023, she was unable to confirm if her character would return for Terrifier 3.^[12]

In 2025, Corcoran filed a lawsuit against Leone and producer Phil Falcone for not giving written consent to film her nude or to depict her nude body on merchandise.^[13][14][15] The scene was shot with her upside down 40 seconds at a time over a 10 hour period.^[16] Corcoran was paid a $100 SAG minimum daily rate, but also negotiated for 1% of profits.^[17][18][19] She said she started receiving royalty checks when Terrifier 2 released, but claims to have only been paid over $8,000 for her involvement in the franchise.^[18] Us Weekly obtained a non-disclosure agreement that had Corcoran's signature but not Dark Age Cinema's, the production company behind the franchise.^[20]