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New pic of Pennywise from "IT" (2017)
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sssstententen
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You cant bury the Curry
really disappointing though. I echo those saying this couldve been the horror movie of the decade if they nailed it
really disappointing though. I echo those saying this couldve been the horror movie of the decade if they nailed it
It might make sense historically, but visually there's too much "poofiness" to the sleeves and the skirt thing. Just doesnt't do it for me.
That said. It's a promo image. There's no need to read any more into it. If the internet was around for a Tim Curry promo shot people would be making fun of his Hammer pants.
LOL, speak for yourself
That said. It's a promo image. There's no need to read any more into it. If the internet was around for a Tim Curry promo shot people would be making fun of his Hammer pants.
LOL, speak for yourself
mysocksarepink
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i figured it out y'all
Brerlappin
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You know in the book hes just supposed to look a bit like Ronald McDonald. But i guess now everything has to be edgy, so..
Ganzlinger
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Looks awful
DICKS AHOY
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They need all that forehead real-estate since they're gonna tatoo FLOATS on that big ol' noggin.
sssstententen
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GEORGIE'S GONNA FREAK
I laughed so hard I almost choked to death on my coffee, thanks for that.
Manmademan
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missed opportunity
The original "film" wasnt a movie. it was a tv miniseries from 1990 that ran for 187 minutes and spread over 2 nights to show the whole thing.
It was fine, but kind of confusing for me since I was fairly young when it first broadcast, and didn't bother really watching it again due to the length.
The original "film" wasnt a movie. it was a tv miniseries from 1990 that ran for 187 minutes and spread over 2 nights to show the whole thing.
It was fine, but kind of confusing for me since I was fairly young when it first broadcast, and didn't bother really watching it again due to the length.
Orbis Tabula
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It's too dark to see his DAMAGED tattoo in this picture. Rest assured, it's super cool.
starchild excalibur
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I actually like the costume. It's just the face/sneering that I find too try-hard at this point. Still, I'm curious. Maybe he'll only look this ominous in press photos and during the film he'll modulate between looking more happy-go-lucky and evil.
Mostly regarded as a so-so film overall, but with a great, iconic performance by Curry.
Mostly regarded as a so-so film overall, but with a great, iconic performance by Curry.
freenudemacusers
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Aside from curry nah
BewareTheBatsie
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KISS ME, FAT BOY!
It looks...eh. I thought the appeal of Pennywise was that he was pretty much a normal clown when it came to the appearance he took on. Which was scary enough, especially when he grew those sharp teeth. I don't really like them forcing the terrifying clown look. How will that scene where he kills the little kid in the beginning even work when he looks like that?
It looks...eh. I thought the appeal of Pennywise was that he was pretty much a normal clown when it came to the appearance he took on. Which was scary enough, especially when he grew those sharp teeth. I don't really like them forcing the terrifying clown look. How will that scene where he kills the little kid in the beginning even work when he looks like that?
Dynamite Shikoku
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Too young
thequickandthedead
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I never actually watched the miniseries. Did it have the gangbang?
Well I guess I've never really been scared of clowns so it would always be tough for them to freak me out
Baconsaurus Rex
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Gritty reboot
EstoyBlackWaldo
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They're trying too hard. The genius of the original Pennywise was how plain and ordinary he looked. He could be any clown at any kids birthday party.
That's why it was scary as fuck.
Agreed, I'm disappointed in this design, its very try hard. Pennywise was a clown that fit in with everyday clowns which made him all the more disturbing.
Manmademan
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no, iirc
Nope it was shit, but a lot of people saw it when they were young and Curry gave a master performance so now it's sacred or something. My biggest hope is that unlike the miniseries this actually has a lot less clown like the book and more of everything else good ol Bobby Gray does.
Remember "Billy" the psychotic bully that tormented the Losers? I sure don't. Why change Henry's name??
http://movieweb.com/stephen-king-it-movie-remake-finn-wolfhard-set-photos/
http://movieweb.com/stephen-king-it-movie-remake-finn-wolfhard-set-photos/
starchild excalibur
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If someone was able to lighten up the photo in PS and photoshop a "normal," happy clown face over the current one the new design would look a thousand times better.
Clowns are already considered creepy to so many people. Having it look outwardly overly-cheerful is creepier than any evil smile someone could do.
Most people don't think the film is sacred. They just want a Pennywise performance that'll at least rival Curry's. And while this could certainly be it, it's not selling anyone through its still photos so far.
And, I saw the film for the first time like a year ago when I was 29. The performance is legit, even if the film has its issues.
Clowns are already considered creepy to so many people. Having it look outwardly overly-cheerful is creepier than any evil smile someone could do.
Most people don't think the film is sacred. They just want a Pennywise performance that'll at least rival Curry's. And while this could certainly be it, it's not selling anyone through its still photos so far.
And, I saw the film for the first time like a year ago when I was 29. The performance is legit, even if the film has its issues.
Dash_Riprock
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Yeah but it got cut out cause Bill's actor couldn't get it up.
No, of course it didn't what the hell is wrong with you?
Ive been screaming the same thing since the movie was announced. The book was so much less clown and so much more kids
Sorry but I'm in the "he's supposed to look friendly until it lures you close" camp. Now maybe they're showing him after he's turning nasty but I doubt it. I figure they've gone: it's a monster so has to look monstrous when in disguise too which really, really misses the point that looking like a clown is the disguise.
I do kind of like the cracks on head hinting at something within but again those should appear as a transformation when it start's dropping it's disguise.
I do kind of like the cracks on head hinting at something within but again those should appear as a transformation when it start's dropping it's disguise.
SDCowboy
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Exactly. WTF is up with his clothes in the remake?
Hmm, its wayyyyy too early to be thinking about this...but seeing as reboots generally don't do well in terms of budgets, I wonder if this does bad, if we'll see the 2nd part with the adults. Is the filming happening back-to-back for this?
Being horror though, it probably has a low budget so we won't have to worry about that, but the thought does come across my mind.
Being horror though, it probably has a low budget so we won't have to worry about that, but the thought does come across my mind.
afternoon delight
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Awful proportions that make it look ready for Sunday School, joke status confirmed. Between this, the creative team responsible, and the decision to be a two parter it's all so easy to avoid!
spookyfish
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Yeah, this is about as scary as a papercut.
Actors/movies today think you have to LOOK the part. Menace and threat is in the way you act, not how you look. The first "IT" had lots of problems, but Curry showed how to be menacing even without the pointy teeth and eyes.
I hate to say it, because it's so overused, but "tryhard" comes to mind. (Especially after Suicide Squad.)
ITT everyone says the same thing over and over. It's fairly obvious they'd go with darker images for the promos, so that those who know nothing of the book or miniseries understand that this is a horror.
Wait until we see the film itself. I suspect the trailers will also play up the dark side of it - though who knows, they may show him acting like a normal clown before showing the horror. But it's perfectly reasonable to me that they'd go with your generic evil clown for the promos.
Wait until we see the film itself. I suspect the trailers will also play up the dark side of it - though who knows, they may show him acting like a normal clown before showing the horror. But it's perfectly reasonable to me that they'd go with your generic evil clown for the promos.
The point is it isn't very scary despite the design trying its hardest. I've seen scarier Juggalos.
Yeah that's stupid, on the other hand 29 neibolt so maybe we get the basement scene, the werewolf, and if we are really lucky Bobby giving blowjobs for a dime.
Trust me I agree Curry was great, my argument is that in the book Pennywise was not as an important part of Gray's fear wearing and other than Georgie usually only showed up in crowds, mob violence, or other places where he was dealing with more than one person, it was a public face but thanks to that miniseries everyone thinks the clown "is" IT and that's really not true.
Pilgrimzero
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Modern horror. Film will be full of jump scares and quick cuts too.
The reason Currys Pennywise worked so well is because he didn't look sinister.... Before he killed you.
This is just another Monster in the dark waiting to jump out and grab you.
The reason Currys Pennywise worked so well is because he didn't look sinister.... Before he killed you.
This is just another Monster in the dark waiting to jump out and grab you.
Sure, it does look very generic and therefore not scary (still not something you'd want to encounter at night as a certain prank channel on YouTube shows) but the clown may only play as small a part as it does in the book, even given what Curry's performance has done for that aspect of the creature. It's the most recognisable form of IT.
I'll withhold judgement until I see the film.
Billy_Pilgrim
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With that single image we can be safely assured that they've decided to miss the entire point of the story.
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