The hotly-anticipated documentary Pennywise: The Story of IT is coming exclusively to the Bloody Disgusting-powered SCREAMBOX streaming service this summer, with the doc releasing on VOD and SCREAMBOX on July 26, 2022.
Pennywise: The Story of IT is an in-depth look at the 1990 miniseries based on Stephen King’s novel. The film had its world premiere at the Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival in Spain and its UK premiere at FrightFest last fall before landing stateside for its US premiere at Panic Fest in May.
Thirty-plus years after its release, the popular two-part miniseries IT and its infamous villain live on in the minds of horror fans worldwide. Pennywise: The Story of IT, which is co-directed by John Campopiano (Unearthed & Untold: The Path to Pet Sematary) and Christopher Griffiths (Leviathan: The Story of Hellraiser) and produced by Gary Smart (Dark Ditties Presents), captures not only the spark the IT saga created when it was released but also the lasting impact it has had on an entire generation and the horror genre at large.
Several years in the making, the film features exclusive interviews with many of the cult classic’s key players, from cast members Richard Thomas, Seth Green, and Pennywise actor Tim Curry to director Tommy Lee Wallace and special effects makeup artist Bart Mixon. The documentary also boasts a wealth of archival material and never-before-seen footage.
Chatting with Bloody Disgusting’s The Boo Crew Podcast this week, filmmakers John Campopiano and Chris Griffiths discuss the miniseries’ legacy and break down some of the detective work in creating the documentary. They’re joined by one of the stars of the 1990 film, Ben Heller, who shares anecdotes from what it was like on set and filming one of television’s scariest miniseries.
Tune in to get a feel for the upcoming documentary’s deep dive into IT and the discoveries ahead.
You can listen to The Boo Crew’s full chat with Campopiano, Griffiths, and Heller below.
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