Welcome to Derry – Pennywise’s Origin Story Revealed
For decades, Stephen King‘s IT has terrified bibliophiles and cinephiles alike, starting with the first page of the classic 1986 novel, then the 1990 miniseries, and bookending with the 2017 and 2019 blockbuster films. But Pennywise isn’t finished just yet. HBO is taking us wayyyy back with IT: Welcome to Derry, a prequel series that explores the origins of Pennywise, the fun-loving neighborhood clown. The Plot of IT: Welcome to Derry Long before the rainstorms of the 1980s caused the children of Derry to be ripped to shreds, there stood a sleepy town where people could live out the American dream…. Read more »
Villains Trailer Starring IT & It Follows stars, Bill Skarsgård & Maika Monroe
Villains Starring Bill Skarsgård & Maika Monroe Breaking Into the Wrong House Starring IT’s Pennywise Bill Skarsgård and It Follows heroine, Maika Monroe. Villains follows Mickey and Jules are lovers on the run, headed southbound for a fresh start in the Sunshine State. When their car dies after a gas station robbery, they break into a nearby house looking for a new set of wheels. What they find instead is a dark secret and a sweet-as-pie pair of homeowners who will do anything to keep it from getting out. Villains looks like a raucous good time for the homeowners as… Read more »
IT’s Here. The Long Awaited IT: Chapter Two Trailer
The IT remake smashed the box office in 2017 as Pennywise terrorized Derry and the rest of us. Just 2 years later we’re about to see The Loser’s Club return for the finale. The Official IT: Chapter Two Trailer When Jessica Chastain told Jimmy Fallon that IT: Chapter Two features “the most blood that’s ever been in a horror film in a scene,” fans realized that this is going to be a behemoth of a horror film. See the first glimpses of the IT: Chapter Two in the first trailer to drop into your nightmares. Stephen King’s It: Chapter Two is coming to theaters on September… Read more »
IT: Chapter Two Recent News
It was the box office, horror smash sensation of 2017. Opening to $123.1 million during its opening weekend, the film quickly became the 5th most profitable film of 2017 as well as the all-time horror film box office record holder. With an overwhelming critical response as well as thumbs up from the film’s original author, Stephen King, the IT remake sequel was quickly in the works. Here are a few of the latest facts we know about IT: Chapter Two. IT: Chapter Two Release Date The release of IT: Chapter Two sequel official theatrical release is slated for September 6, 2019. The date has… Read more »
Horror Films Coming in 2019
We know what you are thinking: 2018 isn’t even half over and you are already moving on to 2019. You would be correct in thinking that, but we don’t care. It’s all about the future Man! There are still several great horror flicks to hit theaters in 2018, but why not prepare for next year? Here are a few noteworthy horror films expected at your local cineplex in 2019. Annabelle 3 After the soaring box office success of the first two installations of The Conjuring spinoff, Annabelle, the little devil returns to continue terrorizing the physical plane. Writer Gary Dauberman has… Read more »
It Chapter 2 Cast Announcements
Stephen King‘s IT: Chapter 2 In the most recent It: Chapter Two casting announcement, according to Den of Geek, James Ransone and Andy Bean will be joining the Loser’s Club, with Ransone portraying the adult version of Eddie Kaspbrak (played by Jake Dylan Grazer in Chapter 1), and Andy Bean will be in the role of a grown-up Stan Uris, who was played by Wyatt Olef in the new IT film from Andrés Muschietti. Under the direction of Andrés Muschietti, who also directed 2017’s It, Ransone and Bean will be joining Jessica Chastain as Beverly Marsh (portrayed by Sophia Lillis in… Read more »
‘IT’ Chapter 2 Cast Announcements
Following the major success of Andres Muschietti’s IT, there was never any doubt that we would eventually get a sequel. The rumor mill that followed the release of the IT: Chapter 1 has thrown some shade on what we can actually expect. From a supposed post-credit scene that involved Jessica Chastain that never actually came about, to fears that director Andres Muschietti might not be returning – he is, although his signing hasn’t yet closed – it can be difficult to know how the sequel is shaping up. Jessica Chastain confirmed to be in talks to star as Beverly Marsh… Read more »
IT: Chapter 2. What Can We Expect From the IT Sequel?
So far Andres Muschietti’s remake of Stephen King’s IT has pulled in over an astounding $500 million worldwide since its release on September 8th, 2017. IT is set to surpass even The Exorcist as the top-grossing R-rated horror film and is well on its way to toppling other records before it even leaves theaters. So even without Muschietti’s “Chapter 1” teaser in the credits of IT, there was likely never any doubt of a sequel coming to fruition. But what might that sequel look like? First, we know the release date. September 6, 2019. Ugh, that’s a while off now isn’t it? What… Read more »
Meet The New Losers’ Club. Behind the Scenes with Wyatt Oleff of the IT Remake.
FrightFind had an amazing opportunity to sit down and talk with Wyatt Oleff of the upcoming remake of Stephen King’s IT. You may know Wyatt from his gut wrenching opening scene where he played a young Peter Quill in Guardians of the Galaxy 1. Wyatt plays Stan Uris a member of The Losers’ Club. Here’s what we can expect when we finally see the new IT this September 8th. FrightFind: Hi Oleff. Thanks for taking time to talk to us today. Wyatt Oleff: Oh, absolutely. Thank you for having me. FF: So, what was it like starring in the most heartbreaking opening scene in… Read more »
“Do Not Fear.” The Mist Will Appear June 22
Stephen King’s world continues to expand with another classic retelling of The Mist. Much like the upcoming It 2-part theatrical remake, The Mist’s “reimagining” will take on a new format as it comes to us as a series on Spike. The Mist series trailer The Mist trailer almost has a post-puberty Stranger Things feel to it. As an unsettling mist falls over a small town, another storm brews below. What to expect from The Mist The “re-imagining” of Stephen King’s classic The Mist is almost here, and with the release of new images from the set this past week, we can’t help but… Read more »
‘It’ Remake Trailer Released
After a series of pics from director Andres Muschietti (@andy_muschietti on Instagram) showing a colorful balloon filled countdown, the first official trailer for the highly anticipated IT remake is here! The IT: Part 1 Trailer While a horror classic like IT leaves some awfully big clown sized shoes to fill, horror master Stephen King has given the film his blessing, tweeting the following just this past month: Andy Muschietti’s remake of IT (actually it’s Part 1–The Losers’ Club) succeeds beyond my expectations. Relax. Wait. And enjoy. — Stephen King (@StephenKing) March 7, 2017 Planned as a two part release, IT:… Read more »
IT Remake – Tim Curry vs Bill Skarsgard
Ladies and gentlemen, introducing the challenger in the blue corner: Standing in at 6 feet 4 inches and hailing from Vällingby, Sweden. He barks. He bites. He’s Bill “Don’t Cha Want It?” Skarsgård!!! And in the red corner: Standing in at 5 feet 9 inches and hailing from Grappenhall, England. Rated by many as the best pound for pound Pennywise there will ever be! The legend and current champion of the world … Tim “The Dancing Clown” Curry!!!!!!! There is no doubt that any fan of Tim Curry, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, or Stephen King’s original miniseries IT is keeping an eye on the… Read more »
Netflix’s Stranger Things: An Homage to the Greats
So you haven’t quite wrapped up Game of Thrones and are only half way through Orange is the New Black. We get it. You have a lot of options these days and you can watch just about any show, anywhere, with the click of a button. However, if you love great storytelling, and especially if you’ve been alive in the last 50 years, stop what you’re doing and go watch Netflix’s Stranger Things. You heard us right, after reading this article, go watch Netflix’s Stranger Things! Seriously. It’s full of everything you love from the 70s, 80s, 90s, and even… Read more »
Stephen King’s IT Remake – First Look
He is “the eater of worlds, and of children!” He is the eternal Pennywise and he is coming back after his 27 year slumber. Get the first glimpse of the new Pennywise. Fans of Stephen King’s 1990 horror mini-series IT might be even more nervous than Ghostbusters fans right now. The fan love of Tim Curry’s Pennywise The Dancing Clown is unwavering making it a fan favorite among horror fans. Curry’s portrayal of the supernatural clown made the original IT so damn good that the new Pennywise dare not try to compare. So when Bill Skarsgård took the role of Pennywise for the 2017… Read more »
Top 13 Scary Clown Movies
With Rob Zombie’s new movie 31, and the upcoming remake of Stephen King’s IT, we thought we’d take the time to look at some of the scariest clown movies of all time. Why not 31 movies? Because in the world of funhouse mirrors and your worst nightmares, everything is turned around. People have been frightened by clowns for centuries. There is even a word for it: Coulrophobia. While most real clowns are silly, there is just something sinister about clowns. Those smiles are fake and painted on. The more you stare, the more the face warps into something wicked. Clowns push what… Read more »