Mike Giannelli & Andrew Mahler signed 11×17 Poster Art the Clown, Pig Man – The 9th Circle

This is a 11″x17″ Poster signed by Andrew Mahler “Pig Man” & Mike Giannelli and inscribed “OG Art”. Mike’s signature was signed in the presence of a James Spence Authentication (JSA) representative. Andrew’s signature has been fully examined by James Spence Authentication (JSA). *There is 1 JSA Sticker on the front and one on the back of this Poster*

*This item was signed at Andrew Mahler’s First Private Autograph Signing ever!*

Andrew Mahler:

• Alias: Pig Man

• First Appearance: The 9th Circle (2008)

• Later Appearance: All Hallows’ Eve (2013) — in reused or re-edited footage from The 9th Circle

Pig Man is a grotesque, humanoid creature with a pig’s face, disfigured body, and animalistic behavior. He is portrayed as a henchman or demon-like servant in a demonic realm, working under dark forces involved in satanic rituals and sacrifices.

• Physical Traits:

  • Wears a pig-like mask or has actual deformities resembling a pig.

  • Often bloodied and dressed in dirty, tattered clothing.

  • Has a disturbing, primal demeanor — grunts, stalks, and captures victims.

• Role in “The 9th Circle”:

  • Kidnaps or assists in dragging a young woman into a hellish underworld.

  • Participates in a satanic ritual involving demonic beings and rape/impregnation (extreme horror elements).

  • Portrayed as a subordinate to more powerful demonic figures (like the devil figure at the climax).

• Appearance in “All Hallows’ Eve”:

  • Appears in one of the videotaped segments watched by the babysitter.

  • Recycled footage from The 9th Circle — his scenes are used to deepen the world’s mythology and horror.

    Mike Giannelli as Art the Clown

    • Role: Main Antagonist

    • Film: The 9th Circle (2008)

    • Actor: Mike Giannelli

    • Debut Appearance: This short film marks the first on-screen appearance of Art the Clown.

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    Summary:

    Art the Clown is a silent, sadistic, and enigmatic killer who appears without warning and wreaks havoc with terrifying precision. In The 9th Circle, he serves as the initial threat—a seemingly deranged clown who abducts a young woman from a deserted train platform and delivers her into the clutches of a demonic cult.

    Portrayed by Mike Giannelli, Art uses exaggerated facial expressions, mime-like movements, and a blend of dark humor and cruelty to unsettle both his victims and the audience. Despite having no dialogue, Giannelli’s performance makes Art feel unpredictably dangerous. His portrayal is marked by an unnerving physicality and a sense of gleeful malice, helping to establish the character’s now-iconic presence.

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    Significance:

    Though The 9th Circle features supernatural horror at its core, Art the Clown is its most memorable figure, acting as a human(ish) gateway to the infernal realm. Giannelli’s portrayal laid the groundwork for what would become one of indie horror’s most notorious villains. Art would later return—played by David Howard Thornton—in Terrifier (2016) and its sequels, but this short film is where the nightmare began.