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Who Should Play the Grown-Up Losers in the ‘IT’ Sequel
Who Should Play the Grown-Up Losers in the ‘IT’ Sequel
Who Should Play the Grown-Up Losers in the ‘IT’ Sequel
The latest adaptation of IT hits theaters this weekend, bringing Stephen King’s horror epic back to frightening (and weirdly fun) life. But director Andy Muschietti and screenwriter Gary Dauberman have only given audiences half of the story, which takes place in the ’80s and follows a group of misfit tweens — self-described as the Losers Club — as they confront the evil entity that’s been killing kids in their town. The second half follows the Losers almost 30 years later, when they return home to destroy that evil once and for all. Before casting begins for the sequel, which won’t arrive until 2019, we came up with some ideas of our own.
‘IT’ Review: The Latest Stephen King Adaptation Is Scary Good – And Surprisingly Funny
‘IT’ Review: The Latest Stephen King Adaptation Is Scary Good – And Surprisingly Funny
‘IT’ Review: The Latest Stephen King Adaptation Is Scary Good – And Surprisingly Funny
Stephen King adaptations are a dime a dozen these days (almost literally; rights to his books are famously cheap), but a good Stephen King adaptation, like a properly cooked steak or a movie where Harrison Ford is actually awake, is exceedingly rare. Of the two adaptations of beloved King novels released this year, the idea that IT might be the superior of the pair seemed laughable a few months ago. IT is better than The Dark Tower in every conceivable way, but beyond the inevitable comparison, it’s just really good. Scary good, even.
Watch This Super-Sized Behind-the-Scenes ‘It’ Featurette
Watch This Super-Sized Behind-the-Scenes ‘It’ Featurette
Watch This Super-Sized Behind-the-Scenes ‘It’ Featurette
If the early buzz is to be believed, fans couldn’t get any more excited for the upcoming adaptation of Stephen King’s It. Not only does the film have one of the most-watched movie trailers of all time, and is also projected to make over $60 million in its opening weekend, it’s also coming into theaters riding a wave of impressive reviews. And somehow, the movie has done all of this without tipping its hand on some of the most impressive scares. All of this for an R-rated horror movie about children being jeopardized. We’ve come a long way since the original miniseries, America.
‘IT’ Director Explains Why Stephen King Wasn’t Involved With the New Adaptation
‘IT’ Director Explains Why Stephen King Wasn’t Involved With the New Adaptation
‘IT’ Director Explains Why Stephen King Wasn’t Involved With the New Adaptation
Historically speaking, Stephen King adaptations tend to be better when the master of literary horror isn’t involved — which may bode well for Andy Muschetti’s new adaptation of IT, as the author recently revealed that he did not participate in the development of his iconic tale of terror. For his part, Muschietti apparently had his reasons, and the way he tells it, they seem like pretty good ones.
‘IT’ Extended Sneak Peek Creeping Into Theaters With ‘Annabelle: Creation’
‘IT’ Extended Sneak Peek Creeping Into Theaters With ‘Annabelle: Creation’
‘IT’ Extended Sneak Peek Creeping Into Theaters With ‘Annabelle: Creation’
If you head to your local theater next week to check out Annabelle: Creation, you’ll be treated to an extra serving — a small appetizer or horrors d’ouevres (sorry), if you will — of phobia-inducing terror. A special four-minute sneak peek of the new adaptation of Stephen King’s IT is reportedly set to screen before the Annabelle prequel, just in case you needed a side of creepy clown with your order of creepy doll.
‘IT’ Filmmakers Considered Casting Tilda Swinton as Pennywise
‘IT’ Filmmakers Considered Casting Tilda Swinton as Pennywise
‘IT’ Filmmakers Considered Casting Tilda Swinton as Pennywise
From an androgynous angel hellbent on revenge to the self-loathing mother of a sociopath, a despicable dictator, the CEO of a pharmachemical corporation and pretty much everything in between — there’s almost literally nothing that Tilda Swinton cannot do. So when the filmmakers behind IT revealed that they gave serious thought to casting one of the most chameleonic and creatively-minded actors of our time in the role of a sinister supernatural clown, it wasn’t exactly surprising.
‘The Dark Tower’ Trailer Features Two Major Stephen King Easter Eggs
‘The Dark Tower’ Trailer Features Two Major Stephen King Easter Eggs
‘The Dark Tower’ Trailer Features Two Major Stephen King Easter Eggs
If you’re a huge Stephen King fan (like me!), then you undoubtedly noticed two fairly huge easter eggs in the first trailer for The Dark Tower, which finally — after months of anticipation and growing concern — debuted online early this morning. Those less familiar with the SKU (the Stephen King Universe) may have missed the pair of references to two of King’s most iconic stories, both of which have also been adapted before.
Stephen King’s ‘Firestarter’ to Set the Screen Ablaze Once More With Upcoming Remake
Stephen King’s ‘Firestarter’ to Set the Screen Ablaze Once More With Upcoming Remake
Stephen King’s ‘Firestarter’ to Set the Screen Ablaze Once More With Upcoming Remake
The Overlook Film Festival just began its inaugural proceedings last night, inviting cinephiles and horror enthusiasts to take in some film with a singular location for a backdrop: the Timberline Lodge in Mt. Hood, Oregon, better known to you as the Overlook Hotel and the setting of Stephen King adaptation The Shining. One could scarcely imagine a scene more apropos for the revelation that another big King remake is in the works, so Blumhouse (you know, the studio behind every horror blockbuster of the last few years) head Jason Blum and director-writer Akiva Goldsman took full advantage of their unique surroundings for a major announcement. And in the immortal words of Nelly, it’s getting hot in here.
Professional Clowns Are Concerned About How the ‘It’ Movie Will Affect Their Careers
Professional Clowns Are Concerned About How the ‘It’ Movie Will Affect Their Careers
Professional Clowns Are Concerned About How the ‘It’ Movie Will Affect Their Careers
There are two groups who are going to feel personally victimized about the new It movie: young children, because Pennywise eats them, and real-life professional clowns. It’s no secret that most people are afraid of clowns — that’s the whole reason Pennywise appears as a clown in Stephen King’s novel in the first place. But folks who make their living as clowns are afraid the new movie will only exacerbate those fears and make it much more difficult to land grade school birthday party gigs.

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