WARNING: The Following contains major spoilers for It: Welcome to Derry episode six. As we near the first season finale of It: Welcome to Derry, classic references to Stephen King’s 1986 novel abound. Episode 6, “In the Name of the Father,” sees the 1962 version of the Losers’ Club begin to solidify, placing these likeable characters […]
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We had to wait until the fifth episode of “IT: Welcome to Derry” for the grand return of Bill Skarsgård’s Pennywise, who just returned to the screen for the first time since IT: Chapter Two back in 2019. While the first four episodes played with various other manifestations of IT, last night’s fifth episode saw […]
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The wait is almost over. Bill Skarsgård’s Pennywise is headed back to the screen in the second half of “IT: Welcome to Derry,” and we’ve got an exclusive new image while you wait. He’s always wondered how you’d taste… It was 35 years ago this week that Tim Curry first brought Stephen King’s killer clown […]
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Bill Skarsgård will return as Pennywise in “IT: Welcome to Derry,” but don’t expect to see the dancing clown until later in season. “It is a shapeshifting creature, and in the movies there’s only so much space to see those non-Pennywise manifestations,” co-showrunner Jason Fuchs tells EW. Director and co-creator Andy Muschietti, who likens the […]
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Theater chains have been making a killing with unique movie-themed popcorn buckets, and Cinemark Theatres has announced two special horror ones for Halloween this year. Both Pennywise and Chucky are getting souvenir cups and popcorn bucket heads this spooky season, Cinemark has announced today, and they’re all now available at select theatres! Why are we […]
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The cast for HBO Original series “Welcome to Derry” continues to grows larger this week, with Deadline reporting that Rudy Mancuso (The Flash) has been set for a key recurring role. “Welcome to Derry” is said to include the origin story of Pennywise the Clown, with Bill Skarsgård reprising his role. “The series will begin in the […]
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Remember when HBO Max was rebranded as simply Max? Well it sounds like Warner Bros. Discovery has finally realized it wasn’t the best choice, as they’ve made the decision to rebrand their original shows – including the upcoming horror series “Welcome to Derry” – as HBO Originals rather than the Max Originals moniker they were […]
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Max series “Welcome to Derry” will be bringing a familiar face back to terrorize the children: Bill Skarsgård is set to reprise his role as Pennywise in the prequel series, Deadline reports tonight. The upcoming series will premiere sometime in 2025. The series will be a prequel to the two Stephen King-based IT movies from Andy Muschietti. Skarsgård is set […]
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Presented by Lisa Frankenstein, 1989 Week is dialing the clock back to the crossroads year for the genre with a full week of features that dig six feet under into the year. Today, Jenn Adams tears a page from the new horror comedy and thirsts on threats similar to Lisa’s Creature. Everybody loves a bad […]
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As Halloween culture grows with each passing year, so too does the volume of seasonal decor. Spirit Halloween remains the cream of the crop of the Halloween industry, as demonstrated by its 2023 offerings. As horror fans, Halloween decorations can serve as year-round furnishings. Here are 10 must-have items to add to your collection this […]
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MCFARLANE TOYS’ Last year, McFarlane Toys’ Movie Maniacs line was quietly revived with a laughable series of figures that included characters from The Hangover, Looney Tunes, Harry Potter, and Wizard of Oz. Thankfully, the new line actually includes a horror figure, and it’s a doozy. Take a look at the brand new Pennywise plastic as […]
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Bloody Disgusting is excited to exclusively let you know this morning that our friends over at Spirit Halloween have just launched a brand new line of horror movie-inspired props. Meet the “Horror Babies,” the latest original creation from Spirit Halloween that reimagines Leatherface, Ghostface, Pennywise and Sam as adorable, lovable slasher babies! Each officially-licensed prop […]
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Coming soon from HBO Max, the series “Welcome to Derry” will serve as an official prequel to the two Stephen King-based IT movies from Andy Muschietti, and Deadline brings us the first casting news tonight. Taylour Paige (Zola), Jovan Adepo (“Watchmen”), Chris Chalk (“Perry Mason”), and James Remar (Oppenheimer) will star, Deadline reports. The site notes, “Their character […]
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Coming soon from HBO Max, the series “Welcome to Derry” will serve as a prequel to the two Stephen King movies from Andy Muschietti, but will Bill Skarsgård be returning? Bill Skarsgård of course played the iconic killer clown in Muschietti’s two movies, but he reveals in a new chat with Jake’s Takes that at this moment he’s […]
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It’s time to float… Warner Bros. Discovery Global Themed Entertainment and Egan Escape Productions have joined forces to bring fans the new escape room experience Escape IT, inspired by one of the most horrifying and iconic film franchises of all time, Stephen King’s IT. Located in the heart of Sin City off Symphony Parkway and […]
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