Andy Muschietti‘s creepy film adaptation of Stephen King’s It has become a box office phenomenon, earning the highest opening weekend ever for a horror film while also earning the biggest advance night opening for any R-rated movie and the biggest opening gross for any Stephen King adaptation. To put it simple, It‘s big. And it was only […]
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The Morning Watch: Batman vs Pennywise, Ridley Scott Dissects ‘Blade Runner’ & More
(The Morning Watch is a recurring feature that highlights a handful of noteworthy videos from around the web. They could be video essays, fanmade productions, featurettes, short films, hilarious sketches, or just anything that has to do with our favorite movies and TV shows.) In this edition, director Ridley Scott breaks down his favorite scene […]
It movie: Child star was ‘SO freaked out’ seeing Pennywise for the first time
The actor, 27, has gone down a storm in the horror movie – and was kept away from his young co-stars as much as possible. “The first time we saw him altogether was the projector scene,” Wyatt Oleff said. “It got our real reactions,” Jeremy Ray Taylor added. Finn Wolfhard, who plays Richie, added: “I […]
It movie: Child stars admit Pennywise actor was ‘DEMONIC’ on set
The Swedish actor, 27, plays the frightening clown in the new Andy Muschietti horror, based on Stephen King’s novel. In a new featurette, seen above, Chosen Jacobs – who plays Mike Hanlon – said: “He’s just so sporadic, you don’t know what he’s gonna do.” Jack Dylan Grazer plays Eddie, and said: “When he’s up […]
‘It’ Pennywise Featurette Focuses on Bill Skarsgard’s Unpredictable Performance
For one generation, Tim Curry’s performance as Pennywise the Dancing Clown in the made-for-TV adaptation of Stephen King’s It will always be the first thing that comes to mind when they think about the character. But I’d venture to say with the popularity of director Andy Muschietti’s new film version of the classic horror novel, actor Bill […]
It movie: Terrifying Pennywise scene ruined by THIS internet sensation
A new Twitter account has got hold of the scene in which the spooky antagonist, played by Bill Skarsgard, dances for young Beverly. It’s a deeply unsettling moment in the movie – but the @Pennywise_Dance account has completely flipped it on its head by playing big dance anthems over the top. Funnily enough, the sight […]
How ‘It’ and the New Pennywise Mirror the Fears of 2017
The new It has become one of the biggest blockbusters of 2017, and has reinvigorated the box office for the fall. Much of that success comes from the amazing performance of Bill Skarsgård, who transformed himself into the monstrous Pennywise. Pennywise has been a horror staple for years, thanks both to Stephen King’s original novel and […]
IT movie: James Corden stars in HILARIOUS Pennywise Clown sketch with Freddy Krueger WATCH
Bill Skarsgard may have terrified audiences during the IT movie’s debut last weekend, but now Corden is having a go. The Late Late Show’s host dressed up as Stephen King’s evil clown for a new sketch. Playing on the film and novel’s title of IT, an unsuspecting office worker calls in for help from the […]
It movie: Pennywise actor's creepy smile is even scarier WITHOUT clown make-up
The 27-year-old Swedish star is seen in full clown make-up when he plays the disturbing menace in the horror film, but that smile is somewhat chilling even without all the paint. In fact, something about seeing Skarsgard doing it in his ‘normal’ mode is even more disturbing. Promoting the movie with Swedish radio station PP3, […]
It movie: Director reveals the secret behind the HORROR of Pennywise the Clown
After a huge opening weekend at the box office, the film – based on Stephen King’s story – is continuing to scare audiences around the globe. Director Andy Muschietti explained what it was about Skarsgard’s performance that made him such a perfect fit. “Each scene where Pennywise intervenes, Bill provided a new flavour to each […]