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Pennywise Returns: HBO's "It: Welcome to Derry" Promises Bloodier Scares
27 Oct
Summary
- "It: Welcome to Derry" is set in 1962, 27 years before the events of the 2017 film
- The new series features a "bloodier and gorier" Pennywise, with more intense and violent scares
- Showrunners aim to explore Pennywise's history and the reasons behind its behavior
According to the article, the premiere of the HBO series "It: Welcome to Derry" is set to be more intense and violent than the previous two films. The show, which takes place in 1962 - 27 years before the Losers Club faced off against Pennywise in the 2017 movie - starts with a gruesome opening sequence that sets the tone for the series.
Showrunners Jason Fuchs and Brad Caleb Kane have revealed that this younger version of Pennywise is "bloodier and gorier" than what audiences have seen before. They wanted to explore the more human side of the character, including the Pennywise/Bob Gray duality, and understand why the monster has chosen Derry as its hunting ground.
This translates into a different, more visceral tone for the Pennywise scares, with the series aiming to be "more horrifying" than the films. Viewers can also expect to see new monster forms for Pennywise as the series progresses, as the showrunners wanted to keep things fresh and avoid over-exposing the famous clown.
The freedom of television storytelling has allowed the creators to push the boundaries and deliver scares that are "Full Tilt" without worrying about ratings restrictions. Fans of the "It" franchise can look forward to a deeper dive into Pennywise's origins and a more ravenous, terrifying version of the iconic villain.
