Stephen King's "IT" remake has found a writer - Part 1

[Drizzle]

It's been too long since anything from a movie actually scared me, but damned if that picture doesn't spook the hell out of me.

 

[Tra-El]

"IT" ranks as little Tra-EL's personal movie that made him puke from the downright terrifying clown that is Pennywise. I haven't been this excited for a legendary horror character for quite some time. Even as a bigtime Nightmare on Elm Street fan, I was never keen on that remake. But with this "IT", I don't know, it just seems different and will shoot to the top of one of my most anticipated film release's once it's all said and done.

 

[I SEE SPIDEY]

I'm a big fan of the cheesy 1990 movie but I definitely think that "It" is a great candidate for a remake or different adaption. It's still going to be very hard to top Tim Curry's memorable performance.

 

[Tra-El]

I'm a big fan of the cheesy 1990 movie but I definitely think that "It" is a great candidate for a remake or different adaption. It's still going to be very hard to top Tim Curry's memorable performance.

No doubt! IMO, I don't think they can top Curry and they shouldn't even try. His appearance and straight up innocent, yet, horrifying presence is what made his performance an all around fright fest. A true masterpiece. Though, as you said ISS, I think "IT" is the right horror legend and the correct fit for a modern adaption. The clown epidemic truly is something that can always be takin' advantage of and "IT" is the ring-leader in that regard when it comes to horror. Seems like they are going more for a psychotic and less of an innocent look for Pennywise. So far, so good for me.

 

[Dyson]

Andy Muschietti recently stated that Bill Skarsgard's Pennywise is much different than Tim Curry's Pennywise. Muschietti said that where Curry had a silly yet creepy approach to his Pennywise performance, apparently Skarsgard is more psychotic. In a sense, this feels more like how Jack Nicholson's Joker is compared to Heath Ledger's Joker; 2 incredible yet different takes of the same character.

 

[Tra-El]

Andy Muschietti recently stated that Bill Skarsgard's Pennywise is much different than Tim Curry's Pennywise. Muschietti said that where Curry had a silly yet creepy approach to his Pennywise performance, apparently Skarsgard is more psychotic. In a sense, this feels more like how Jack Nicholson's Joker is compared to Heath Ledger's Joker; 2 incredible yet different takes of the same character.

 

[Sawyer]

*begins stomping feet*

TEA-SER!
TEA-SER!
TEA-SER!
TEA-SER!

 

[I SEE SPIDEY]

Andy Muschietti recently stated that Bill Skarsgard's Pennywise is much different than Tim Curry's Pennywise. Muschietti said that where Curry had a silly yet creepy approach to his Pennywise performance, apparently Skarsgard is more psychotic. In a sense, this feels more like how Jack Nicholson's Joker is compared to Heath Ledger's Joker; 2 incredible yet different takes of the same character.

I have no doubt that with the right material and actor that Pennywise and can be good in a different form.

 

[Pennywise]

Curry's Pennywise was a lot more Over the Top, compared to the one in the novel. Still, I love his performance and I think Skarsgård will do great!

 

[Wildcard]

*enters thread*
*sees there's still no teaser*

 

[Tra-El]

*begins stomping feet*

TEA-SER!
TEA-SER!
TEA-SER!
TEA-SER!

 

[I SEE SPIDEY]

Yes, we need a goshdarn teaser already.

 

[scarlet-witch]

The teaser could simple be Pennywise saying "Georgie" and I'd accept that at this point.

 

[redhawk23]

I'm still wondering what Will Poulter had up his sleeve that impressed the previous filmmakers so much they they changed the whole intend direction for the character agewise.

 

[rogue trooper]

Every picture coming out makes this look more and more promising. Bring that teaser now!

 

[A Necessary Evil]

That photo looks excellent! WB needs to release a poster and trailer, like yesterday.

 

[DaRkVeNgeanCe]

I saw that picture right before I went to sleep last night and yes, I did have some very strange dreams. I love it and as of the moment, this film is in my top 5 most anticipated of the year.

 

[scarlet-witch]

 

[Boom]

I'm still not sure what child in their right mind would go anywhere near that thing.

 

[DaRkVeNgeanCe]

That brings up a point I was thinking about. Is anyone else worried that this version of Pennywise won't have the necessary innocence to reel in the children?

 

[Pennywise]

It looks like Georgie's about to reach for the boat, so it's possible we'll see a friendly Pennywise before he rips his arm off.

 

[I SEE SPIDEY]

That brings up a point I was thinking about. Is anyone else worried that this version of Pennywise won't have the necessary innocence to reel in the children?

I'm very worried about that.

 

[Wildcard]

Love this picture. That is legitimately creepy.

 

[Crosswind Ghost]

That brings up a point I was thinking about. Is anyone else worried that this version of Pennywise won't have the necessary innocence to reel in the children?

Pennywise is very childlike in this scene, in the most unsettling way, something a child wouldn't pick up on as dangerous but an adult would be terrified of. Like the book, once Georgie reaches, pennywises demeanor completely changes.

 

[Doctor Jones]

That picture is creepy as hell but the thing is Pennywise isn't creepy like that. He's supposed to be alluring to a child, then he becomes full on scary and strikes.

It's pretty much what I expected. On the nose scary.