‘IT: Chapter 2’ Gets an Official Release Date
‘IT: Chapter Two’ will hit theaters in a little less than two years, on September 6, 2019.
Andres Muschietti
Bill Skarsgard Laments the Removal of a Scary ‘It’ Flashback
If there’s one bone I can pick about the most recent adaptation of Stephen King’s It, it’s that the movie doesn’t spend enough time with Pennywise the Dancing Clown. Sure, we get that incredible opening sequence where he lures Georgie to his death, but people are right to…
‘It’ Will Get a Longer Director’s Cut on Blu-ray
The extended version of the film will feature 15 minutes of footage cut from the original theatrical cut.
‘IT’ Director Spills Plot Details for ‘Chapter Two’
Although Warner Bros. and New Line have yet to formally greenlight IT: Chapter Two, director Andy Muschietti and his producing partner (and sister) Barbara are already developing the follow-up to one of this year’s biggest hits. With a record-breaking opening weekend and screenwriter Gary Dau…
The Secret Meaning of Stephen King’s ‘IT’
Think the classic novel and miniseries is about a scary clown? A new video essay reveals the true meaning of Stephen King’s horror masterpiece.
‘IT’ Sequel Officially in the Works for 2019
Before the latest adaptation of Stephen King’s IT even hit theaters, early box office predictions suggested anywhere from a $60 to $70 million opening. By contrast, this year’s other big King adaptation, The Dark Tower, has grossed $47.9 million domestic in the month since its release.…
‘IT’ Review: A Scary Good (and Surprisingly Fun) Remake
Stephen King adaptations are a dime a dozen these days (almost literally; rights to his books are famously cheap), but a good Stephen King adaptation, like a properly cooked steak or a movie where Harrison Ford is actually awake, is exceedingly rare. Of the two adaptations of beloved King novels rel…
Andres Muschietti Might Direct ‘Dracula’ Prequel ‘Dracul’
Bram Stoker’s Dracula revolutionized the portrayal of vampires in popular culture forever, rebranding a central European legend into a scary, fascinating, unforgettable character that still haunts the public consciousness. And like any popular character, Dracula has gotten his fair share of s…
‘It’ Helmer Andy Muschietti Shares His Pennywise Inspiration
One of the most challenging parts of any Stephen King adaptation is walking that fine line between childhood fears and adult terror. It is a perfect example: how do you take images meant to be frightening to 12 and 13-year-olds and adjust them for an adult audience? This is the formula that King has…
Andres Muschietti Will Direct ‘It’ Sequel Before ‘Robotech’
Andres Muschietti is fast becoming a highly demanded director in Hollywod, especially after what looks like a big success with his It movie. Muschietti has signed on to direct a live-action adaptation of anime Robotech, and has said he wants to do Stephen King’s Pet Sematary next after he…