I’m all for freedom of speech and expression."
That goes for our fan base as well."
“You dont have to buy a ticket and you dont have to work on these films.
Damien Leone and David Howard Thornton in ‘Terrifer’.Credit:Santiago Felipe/Getty; Courtesy of CINEDIGM
Leone’s post circulated widely throughout social media platforms, where fans heavily scrutinized the director’s message.
Reps for Leone, LaVera, and Thornton did not immediately respond toEntertainment Weekly’s request for comment.
I learned from them what happens when one stays silent.
David Howard Thornton in 2024.Santiago Felipe/Getty
That is why I continue to refuse to stay silent.
If you don’t like that, you’ve got the option to keep scrolling.
It’s as simple as that.”
The other postindicated Thornton’s desire for “a break from all of this.”
“We’re in for some really bad times.
I’m tired, especially of the slander and bullies,” he wrote.
“I’ve said my piece and y’all know where I stand.
Hopefully we’ll get through this time of troubles unscathed.
Keep fighting for what is correct and know I love y’all.”
Leone engaged with some of the disagreement over his original post when hereshared it on XMonday morning.
“It’s definitely not since I agree with his stance on that,” he wrote.
“Who do you think hires all of our LGBTQ cast n crew members?
They are loved, respected and encouraged to work with us.”
Why would we condone that?
1 at the box officethis past October, above mega-budget clown competitorJoker: Folie a Deux.
