Stephen King's IT - September 8th 2017.

[LaLaLand]

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omg :worry:

[Lostie!]

I think it looks a lot less creepy than the older version tbh.

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

this looks great :flutter:

the original was crap

[Daniel.]

I am perched

[Withano]

Urgh, I love **** like this. Would watching the original IT tonight make this better or worse for me? I've never seen it.

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

Urgh, I love **** like this. Would watching the original IT tonight make this better or worse for me? I've never seen it.

probably worse bc it's honestly garbage :worry: i've never understood the hype

[Withano]

probably worse bc it's honestly garbage :worry: i've never understood the hype

Fair, its probably super dated-looking is it?

[Withano]

I only just realised that gif was your sig, I thought you were just being bitchy in your posts haha

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

Fair, its probably super dated-looking is it?

yeah like i don't think i've even seen the entire movie bc i always get bored of it

[Braden]

I think the TV film is worth a watch. It's definitely creepy, not exactly scary though. It sort of plays on the physiological psychological (:laugh:) affect a lot more, as oppose to the film that is seemingly fitting the conventions of the horror genre.

[Lostie!]

this looks great :flutter:

the original was crap

I think this one looks a lot more generic. I always found the original really creepy and I think it still holds up really well.

[LaLaLand]

The original is your typical cheesy 80's horror I guess. What people love so much about it is that Pennywise didn't look "scary" he just looked like a regular clown that you'd see at any funfair/circus, which for clown-fearers was petrifying. Tim Curry played him amazingly though but the special effects are a bit meh (the real alien/spider appearance etc). The clown is much scarier looking in this one.

This one looks awesome I have to say! Genuinely hair-raising.

At the big Comic Con that was on last week in the USA they showed an exclusive scene to an audience there where Pennywise was chewing and playing with a child's severed arm... wow.

[Tom4784]

this looks great :flutter:

the original was crap

Your taste continues to be trash tbh!

Urgh, I love **** like this. Would watching the original IT tonight make this better or worse for me? I've never seen it.

I'd recommend watching it but keep in mind that aspects of it are dated.

[Withano]

Your taste continues to be trash tbh!



I'd recommend watching it but keep in mind that aspects of it are dated.

I'm going to (sorry, Scott)! I'm too curious now.

[_baileys_]

Looks excellent can't wait to see it :)

[LaLaLand]

Couple of TV spots have been released

[LaLaLand]

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[LaLaLand]

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[LaLaLand]

NEW 3D VR experience - better with headphones...

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[JerseyWins]

I never saw the first one either but I look forward to this. :clap1:

[AnnieK]

The first one terrified me....loved stephen king films....It and Salems Lot ensured I didnt get a whole lot of sleep

[LaLaLand]

New clip:

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[Jøsh]

God I hate clowns

[LaLaLand]

Out Friday.

All early screening reviews have been phenomenal, saying it's equally funny as it is terrifying and that although this movie is based around "children", it's gory af.

[Daniel.]

Has anyone seen this? Going next Friday

[Crimson Dynamo]

middle girl LT is watching right now and im sat here like a fecking clown waiting to go and pick her up so i cant have a glass of wine

:bored:

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

middle girl LT is watching right now and im sat here like a fecking clown waiting to go and pick her up so i cant have a glass of wine

:bored:

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[Oliver_W]

I saw this earlier, it was brilliant. Anyone who's read the book, there are loads of little "callbacks", like streetnames and posters you didn't realise you remembered, if that makes sense? It felt like the Derry from the book, fersure.
It was effectively scary too. It wasn't just jump scares either!

[Jordan.]

Seeing it thursday

[Oliver_W]

I'll chip in to the "old movie" thing - watch the first half. As individuals the adult actors are fine, but they're just not as interesting to watch as the kids. Maybe it's the writing in the first half, maybe there was more going on, maybe the kids just had better chemistry together than the adults,but the second half is just boring.

[Amy Jade]

Seeing it monday

[Cal.]

Perched to watch this on Wednesday.

[LaLaLand]

Saw earlier, absolutely brilliant. As terrifying as it is hilarious in parts, the kids are awesome, Bill is awesome as Pennywise. Just so, so good!

All I'm gonna say: the projector scene. Omg, the whole audience SCREAMED!

The ushers in the cinema were dressed as IT and people were absolutely petrified, was awesome.

[RileyH]

wow can't wait to watch this now

[Jake.]

Saw this earlier and it was FANTASTIC. No other words. Can't remember the last time I enjoyed any film as much as I did this.

It wasn't even necessarily very scary, but it was packed to the brim with charm and The Losers were cast perfectly (and don't even get me started on Pennywise).

[iRyan]

My only criticism is that the film was too reliant upon CGI-scares and some of those scenes felt too abrupt with not enough mystery or build-up, but everything else was brilliant. Extremely well acted and a great script. The chemistry amongst the actors was magnetic, and probably the best part about the movie.

[Jake.]

I agree re the chemistry

[Oliver_W]

Yeah even if you don't find it scary you cam appreciate it as a good film, like all Seven have their own little character arcs and shizz

[Cal.]

A few of the girls said it was ****e so idk whether to see it or not

[Jake.]

I'd see for yourself tbh

Reviews have been outstanding

[Jake.]

"Produced by Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema, the adaptation of Stephen King‘s thriller scored $117.2 million at the domestic box office during its opening weekend and another $62 million overseas for a total global start of $179.2 million.

The movie smashed records for the biggest box office opening ever for the month of September — and has one of the largest openings of the year. It also surpassed 2011’s Paranormal Activity 3 for the largest opening day for a R-rated thriller, and had the biggest start for any King adaptation (which includes films like Carrie and The Shining)"

[Glenn.]

Just see this.

First film I've watched in ages that genuinely creeped me out. Like proper unnerved me. It's a great film. Cast were fantastic, Bill was fantastic.

that projecter scene was obscene. The whole cinema screeched lmao

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

can someone spill the tea on this projecter scene i wanna know

[Oliver_W]

can someone spill the tea on this projecter scene i wanna know

First it was flicking like a slide show, so Bill and Georgie's mother's hair was revealing Pennywise's face, Mike kicked the projector, but Pennywise burst out of the wonky projection, and was h00j

[Glenn.]

The way you just explained that did no justice whatsoever

[Oliver_W]

The way you just explained that did no justice whatsoever

I don't want to fall flat when he sees it for reals, so I aimed for blandness!

[Glenn.]

You succeeded

[Oliver_W]

I remember when I first read the book I kept having dreams you had to do the Ritual of Chud to get rid of household spiders.....

[LaLaLand]

THE Projector Scene, full screen it and put headphones in for full experience ha:

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[Jake.]

i had quite bad nightmares last night(nothing really IT related, mind) and I didn't sleep well at all :worry:

[iRyan]

THE Projector Scene, full screen it and put headphones in for full experience ha:

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That clip isn't the full scene, but yeah just watch the full thing for yourself in theaters!

[Niamh.]

Saw this last night, absolutely loved it, it wasn't overly scary but I love the whole feel of the film, it reminded me alot of Stranger Things actually

[Niamh.]

I actually thought the creepiest scene was when Ben was flicking through the book in the library :worry:

[James]

It's a big hit in America with $117 Million opening weekend. $179 worldwide.

http://www.boxofficemojo.com/news/?id=4323&p=.htm

[Niamh.]

Rightly so :clap2:

[Crimson Dynamo]

All the LT and TL girls have seen it and loved it.

[Jamie89]

Going to see it this evening, can't wait based on what I've heard

[Nicky91]

great that this movie has been a huge success already, for the ones who are liking this of course

[Jamie89]

Ok so I'm scared of clowns now :worry:

Absolutely loved it! I agree with what others have said about the cast and the acting, and all of their story arcs, it was all just brilliant. It's probably one of my all time favourite horror movies.

[Greg!]

A few of the girls said it was ****e so idk whether to see it or not

They're wrong it's really good!

[Tom4784]

It's excellent, I thought it was well acted and well written. I think some of the characterisations were a bit off (Eddie's backstory feels a bit simplified here) but then again this version of Beverly is probably the best one out of both adaptations AND the book. I also liked some of the changes from the previous versions.

I'm glad they omitted the Mummy and the Werewolf from this version, both always struck me as very dumb in both the book and the 1990's version and I liked the adjustments to Eddie and Richie's fears here

My only criticism is that there was way too much CGI when it came to Pennywise. CGI has little to no place in horror films when it comes to the monsters. Practical effects or nothing.

That being said it's still a solid 9/10 and one of the best films I've seen this year.

[Oliver_W]

I'm glad they omitted the Mummy and the Werewolf from this version, both always struck me as very dumb in both the book and the 1990's version and I liked the adjustments to Eddie and Richie's fears here

Adjustment? Eddie's fear was quite like the book! It's just a shame we didn't see the real leper who his fear was based on, non-book readers might have just clocked it as a full on zombie

[Tom4784]

Adjustment? Eddie's fear was quite like the book! It's just a shame we didn't see the real leper who his fear was based on, non-book readers might have just clocked it as a full on zombie

Oh, I'm thinking of Ben I think, he's the one that's attacked by the mummy in the book

[Oliver_W]

Something I noticed in the old film - Mike had no reason to join the others. Stan saw the Mummy in the house in the park, which we learned in the second part, but all Mike saw was a hand poking out of a book. In his shoes, I'd probably wonder if a rock had hit my head or I was just strung out from the rock fight, and probably ignore it. He should have had his own IT encounter, and maybe joined the Losers sooner so they had more of a bond before going into the sewers.

[Niamh.]

Adjustment? Eddie's fear was quite like the book! It's just a shame we didn't see the real leper who his fear was based on, non-book readers might have just clocked it as a full on zombie

He does actually mention that it was a leper though when he was telling the others about it

[Jordan.]

I liked it but a tad underwhelmed that it wasn't scary at all. Probably the most I've laughed during a horror film.

[Amy Jade]

I enjoyed it a lot and especially liked Beverly in this adaptation, I disliked her in the 90's movie and found her annoying in the book too. I actually liked all of the kids really which shocked me as there is usually one irritating weak link.

I though Bill did an amazing job as Pennywise too.

Annabelle: Creation probably made me jump more though I have to say.

[Amy Jade]

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He's kinda hot and then that smile :worry:

[iRyan]

Bill Skarsgard...I'd take him

[Daniel.]

I saw it, it was really good and I absolutely shat myself when he grabbed Bev in bathroom :worry:

It was funny as well, agree with those saying the main characters were likeable.

[Cal.]

Watching tonight finally!

[Oliver_W]

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Aww Pennywise is lovely really!

[Jodie.]

Just watched it... is it my fav horror film of 2017 so far? Yes Xx

[Wizard.]

Loved this :clap1: I love films set in the 80's in general, it had Stranger Things vibes :love: The acting was amazing, cast was incredible and the film had so much heart and funny moments that I forgot it was horror, which I like because I don't like being sh*t scared. That being said, my only problem was that I was confused as a person who never read the book, about what Pennywise actually did with the kids. Despite him biting Georgie's arm off, I was under the impression that he was still alive as were all of the other missing children and were just in a floating state like Bev was (even though Pennywise attacked them, because Bill did say it wasn't real when it came to their fears, so it made it look like the children's deaths might not be real either) so I came out of it thinking "what happened to the floating children are they not being reunited with their families?") I also thought the bully killing his dad was strange and then him dying down the well not long after was a bit pointless? I loved Bev's bloody bathroom scene though, again a bit confused how her Dad couldn't see it because it wasn't imaginary seeing as they cleaned the bathroom up.

Looking forward to Chapter 2 (isn't that how Stranger Things title their episodes?) although reading on Wikipedia that it's set 27 years later when their adults was disappointing as I liked the child actors, and made me think that this would have been better suited as a TV series.

[Nancy.]

I just saw it earlier and have to say (although I wasn't a fan of the mini series with Tim Curry),this version was amazing. The acting is top notch. I was surprised they went as far as they did in the scene when Georgie was attacked by Pennywise. You don't usually see many scenes like that with kids. As a whole I didn't find it scary at all. I really can't wait to see the next one and will certainly be buying the blu-ray when it comes out.

[Oliver_W]

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Georgie was dead, Bill was just in denial. The floating kids (apart from Bev) were dead and partially eaten, he was saving them for later. He couldn't kill Bev as she wasn't afraid, so he just hypnotised her (sort of, the Deadlights are weird) and put her up there to sort out later. Bev's dad couldn't see the blood because adults can't see Pennywise or his tricks, so the homeless people would see the house on Neibolt Street as just a house.

[Wizard.]

Georgie was dead, Bill was just in denial. The floating kids (apart from Bev) were dead and partially eaten, he was saving them for later. He couldn't kill Bev as she wasn't afraid, so he just hypnotised her (sort of, the Deadlights are weird) and put her up there to sort out later. Bev's dad couldn't see the blood because adults can't see Pennywise or his tricks, so the homeless people would see the house on Neibolt Street as just a house.

Ah thanks for clearing that up, poor Georgie :(

[Oliver_W]

Ah thanks for clearing that up, poor Georgie :(

To add to the Chapter 2 thing, I'm pretty sure I saw a quote from the director saying they wanted to secure the kids for flashbacks filming. Have you seen the original miniseries/read the book?
It's set in the "modern" day, and the adults now live in different parts of America, and Bill is in the UK. Mike stayed behind, and rings them to see IT's back. After each phonecall, there's a flashback to when they were kids, ending with them beating it. The second part is mostly about the adults trying to beat IT, with some flashbacks

[_Tom_]

Yeah this film sucked, it was boring af.

[JerseyWins]

Saw this on Friday. A bit of a messy plot and kinda boring tbh (at least for stretches of time). Definitely not terrible though as I wasn't completely bored but it was disappointing for what I was expecting. 6.5/10 and that's maybe generous but it wasn't all bad.