Stephen King's "IT" remake has found a writer - Part 2

[C Prometheus]

That is just weird

It's very weird and easily one of the most "out there" moments to ever come from King, much like the whole book itself. If memory serves me right, King wrote IT at the height of his drug addiction phase, and it definitely shows (although I'd argue it's probably my favorite book of his).

However the scene in question does make sense in context, even if one can easily make the case that he went too far. It's been years since I last read the book, but at the time, I wasn't really all that phased by the scene since the story was already going into "bat**** crazy" territory anyway.

In any case, I'm actually really surprised at how much I enjoyed this trailer! Looking forward to seeing the film in September!

 

[Dyson]

Whoa! The trailer tweet on the official IT Twitter page has been retweeted nearly 70 thousand times since noon today.

 

[BH/HHH]

I might be the only way that is glad that we didn't get a taste of his voice in this trailer. If anything save it for the Offical trailer. Overall I liked everything that happend in this trailer and so can't wait to see this movie in Septmeber.

I say leave it til the film, don't give it away at all in the trailers.

 

[A Necessary Evil]

Yeah a blood oath would have definitely been more tasteful.

Thanks for posting the whys of that scene though

No problem.

Also, as if anyone needed confirmation, one of the producers flat out said it isn't in the movie.

 

[Wildcard]

No problem.

Also, as if anyone needed confirmation, one of the producers flat out said it isn't in the movie.

Good. It's the one facet of the book I've never cared for. Even with the context and all, it's just unnecessary to have anything like that happen.

 

[Art Vandelay]

As uncomfortable as the scene is, it does make sense thematically. And it's not just about creating a bond (although that is part of it). It's about pushing the kids into early adulthood. While they manage to recapture the power they created that let them face It, and find their way out of the sewers, they lost their childhood in the process. It's why they forgot what had happened to them. Because their childhood stayed behind, in the sewers. When they come back to face It a second time, they must attempt to do the opposite, and embrace their inner child.

Of course, there was no way in hell this would ever be in the movie, so I don't understand why so many people thought that was a possibility. Unless it's just an excuse to say "remember that scene? Wasn't it soooo messed up?"?

 

[Marvolo]

As uncomfortable as the scene is, it does make sense thematically. And it's not just about creating a bond (although that is part of it). It's about pushing the kids into early adulthood. While they manage to recapture the power they created that let them face It, and find their way out of the sewers, they lost their childhood in the process. It's why they forgot what had happened to them. Because their childhood stayed behind, in the sewers. When they come back to face It a second time, they must attempt to do the opposite, and embrace their inner child.

Of course, there was no way in hell this would ever be in the movie, so I don't understand why so many people thought that was a possibility. Unless it's just an excuse to say "remember that scene? Wasn't it soooo messed up?"?

Have yall never heard of the book Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov? A very famous book about a middle aged man having a sexual relationship with a 12 year old girl. Its been adspted to film twice. Once in 1962 by Kubrick and once in 1997.

This sort of subject matter can be done in film, but it has to be done very very carefully (there are specific guidlines) and the actor's parents have to give permission and can oversee the filming. But its not illegal to have a story involving underage sex in a film as long as certain guidelines are followed.

That scene in IT could have been put in the film, but its not something the film desperately needs for the plot to function.

 

[JtheDreamer]

This thread is dangerously close to getting weird.

 

[Sawyer]

Oh, we haven't crossed that line already?

 

[Marvolo]

This thread is dangerously close to getting weird.

We are discussing a fictional scene in fictional book being adapted into a fictional film and what is o isnt possible in filmaking. Its only going to get wierd if you start confusing a fiction in a book with real life.

No one here is saying pedophilia is ok nor is anyone condoning it so no need to get weirded out.

 

[Roose Bolton]

I worry about this thread. I worry a lot.

 

[danoyse]

Look, I'm just glad the general mood of this thread isn't disappointment that *that* sequence will not be in the movie.

I love Stephen King, IT is one of my favorite King novels, I get why they did what they did...but good lord, what was he thinking?

Great trailer. Looks scary as all hell. I know people love the Tim Curry Pennywise (I do too), but the TV movie wasn't a fraction as horrifying as the book was. The new version seems like they've captured that better.

 

[Tanin]

What are the chances that the black blood coming from the faucet will be red in the film, and it was changed to keep the trailer from being labeled a redband trailer?

 

[Pennywise]

That was an amazing trailer! So excited that it's going to be closer to the book! Pennywise looks great, IMO.

 

[Sawyer]

What are the chances that the black blood coming from the faucet will be red in the film, and it was changed to keep the trailer from being labeled a redband trailer?

Probably.

 

[Pennywise]

You can see a brief glimpse of Eddie being chased by the Leper in the trailer.

 

[scarlet-witch]

I'm okay with not hearing Pennywise's voice until the film itself. It would be a nice surprise.

 

[Tanin]

I'm okay with not hearing Pennywise's voice until the film itself. It would be a nice surprise.

You can hear his laugh in the teaser to the trailer if you want.

 

[danoyse]

What are the chances that the black blood coming from the faucet will be red in the film, and it was changed to keep the trailer from being labeled a redband trailer?

Yeah, I'm pretty sure it was turned black for the trailer.

 

[SuperBatman]

Decided to rewatch the Mini series Pennywise in this mini series was pretty much a Taunter and I hope they make him more threatening in the movie. There were some Instances where he got the Children alone but all he did was talk to them and taunt them of how they all float down here and he was going to kill them. IDK if it was that way in the book because its been awhile since I read it.

 

[Drizzle]

I love Stephen King, IT is one of my favorite King novels, I get why they did what they did...but good lord, what was he thinking?

He said it himself: too much booze, not enough sleep, and writer's block. I'm just amazed that his editor didn't talk him out of that scene. Maybe he just had that much of a say since he was the most popular author on the planet.

 

[X Knight]

Do you mean that's not how all girls secure their friendships with their male friends? Man I've been doing it wrong.

 

[danoyse]

Decided to rewatch the Mini series Pennywise in this mini series was pretty much a Taunter and I hope they make him more threatening in the movie. There were some Instances where he got the Children alone but all he did was talk to them and taunt them of how they all float down here and he was going to kill them. IDK if it was that way in the book because its been awhile since I read it.

I think they were limited in what they could do because it was a network TV movie. I remember one moment in the book where the adult Ben saw Pennywise laughing and chomping down on a mouth full of razor blades.

...I also remember not being able to pick up the book again for about 3 days after that.

 

[Pennywise]

Eddie and the Leper was always the scariest part for me. When I first read the book years ago, I had nightmares that a homeless person would chase me across the street!!

 

[X Knight]

I vaguely remember watching the Tim Curry version when I was a kid.

I vaguely remember being scared ******* by it, further cementing my hatred of clowns.

most likely, I had to detox on Care Bears for 3 days straight afterwards.