Terrifier star david howard thornton proposes to girlfriend jada christie as art the clown

In a horror-themed engagement at the Huntsville Comic and Pop Culture Expo, Terrifier actor David Howard Thornton popped the question to his girlfriend Jada Christie while dressed as the iconic villain Art the Clown.

Art's ominous grin now wears a smile of love

Thornton, whose portrayal of Art has carved a gruesome niche in the horror genre, got down on one knee and presented Christie with a proposal, his menacing black-and-white suit and makeup reflecting the character's sinister persona.

Sharing the heartwarming moment on Instagram, Thornton captioned the post