[Review] Crippling & Intense ‘IT’ Feeds On Our Fears!

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7 years ago

September 7, 2017

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The contemptuous clown Pennywise is stalking the sewers of the small-town Derry once again, and trust me, folks, you will be terrified. Sure, the miniseries is a classic and has left a mark that will stand the test of time with the generation the series was geared towards. However, this new version will none the less give you nightmares and make you laugh and want to become part of the “losers club.”

In my opinion, IT has been the most anticipated horror film of the year, and like a first date, I was very constrictive and cautious going in, I was afraid of the disappointment that occurs more often than I would like to think.

So, I kept my distance, didn’t see the trailer right away, stayed away from the many articles of speculation that floated through my social media feeds, and that was not an easy exercise. A few days before the viewing of the film I slowly opened up and allowing everything in.

As a child of the 80s’, I began to develop a taste for a high expectation of what I wanted to see on the silver screen, and Andy Muschietti amazingly captured the adolescent innocence from a decade once forgotten. IT had no problem tapping into the 80s nostalgia while staying faithful to the foundation of King’s novel as a coming-of-age story in a dangerous world.

The film possesses the same power and quality of cult classics like The Goonies and Stand By Me, this is the reason the film works very well in the 80s’ tradition. IT sure as hell doesn’t lack capturing the tradition of King’s Novel while delivering something new.

IT focuses on the childhood portions of King’s book and the film does an extraordinary job of allowing the viewer to fall head over heels for the characters in the movie, especially the kids of the “losers club.” Capturing the essence of each child’s backstory, we bare witness to dysfunctional family lives in every way possible.

From the overbearing “helicopter mother,” the abusive father, the family stricken with grief, and the latchkey kid the cast and crew capture not only the essence of the dysfunctional families but bring to light how brutal bullying can be and the safeguards that are not in existence to protect.

The children all have each other for support and comfort as these poor kids deal with horrible situations, but this allows the audience to grow closer to each one as we are taken on a journey through their everyday childhood traumas. The screenplay, co-written by Cary Fukunaga precisely knew what he was doing when writing the dialogue for these characters, filling the kids with F-bombs and your-momma jokes; driving the film to generate an unforgettable laughter from the audience as the scene shifts and the terror begins.

Bill Skarsgård’s approach to Pennywise is devastatingly brutal. Unpredictable, Pennywise can appear at any given time, and that is the uneasy part, playing off the kids worst fears, like a game. Personally, I cannot relinquish this shift shaping savage out from my mind, just the mear thought of the clown’s smile spooks me. Skarsgård’s Pennywise is the new terrifying face of horror for generations to come.

IT will not only create havoc amongst our characters but the audience as well, tapping into our fears. For me, the dark and wet basement scene were enough to generate elusive nightmares that plagued my mind for days after. (A spoiler free mini review, so I will not elaborate further). IT is the best big-screen King adaptation that we have had in quite some time.

This Monster will be the revival of the genre and I am sure will open the doors for things to come as our beloved horror films of the past once achieved. The film has something to offer every fan of cinema and achieves the greatness of horror. With twisted visual effects, IT will not stall on delivery.

Floating on by with a run time of 2 hours and 15 minutes, IT can be found showing in your local theatre beginning today and releasing nationwide on September 8th.

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Trailer for ‘The Exorcism’ Has Russell Crowe Possessed

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3 hours ago

April 25, 2024

Timothy Rawles

The latest exorcism movie is about to drop this summer. It’s aptly titled The Exorcism and it stars Academy Award winner turned B-movie savant Russell Crowe. The trailer dropped today and by the looks of it, we are getting a possession movie that takes place on a movie set.

Just like this year’s recent demon-in-media-space film Late Night With the Devil, The Exorcism happens during a production. Although the former takes place on a live network talk show, the latter is on an active sound stage. Hopefully, it won’t be entirely serious and we’ll get some meta chuckles out of it.

The film will open in theaters on June 7, but since Shudder also acquired it, it probably won’t be long after that until it finds a home on the streaming service.

Crowe plays, “Anthony Miller, a troubled actor who begins to unravel while shooting a supernatural horror film. His estranged daughter, Lee (Ryan Simpkins), wonders if he’s slipping back into his past addictions or if there’s something more sinister at play. The film also stars Sam Worthington, Chloe Bailey, Adam Goldberg and David Hyde Pierce.”

Crowe did see some success in last year’s The Pope’s Exorcist mostly because his character was so over-the-top and infused with such comical hubris it bordered on parody. We will see if that is the route actor-turned-director Joshua John Miller takes with The Exorcism.

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Win a Stay at The Lizzie Borden House From Spirit Halloween

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4 hours ago

April 25, 2024

Timothy Rawles

Spirit Halloween has declared that this week marks the start of spooky season and to celebrate they are offering fans a chance to stay at the Lizzie Borden House with so many perks Lizzie herself would approve.

The Lizzie Borden House in Fall River, MA is claimed to be one of the most haunted houses in America. Of course one lucky winner and up to 12 of their friends will find out if the rumors are true if they win the grand prize: A private stay in the notorious house.

“We are delighted to work with Spirit Halloween to roll out the red carpet and offer the public a chance to win a one-of-a-kind experience at the infamous Lizzie Borden House, which also includes additional haunted experiences and merchandise,” said Lance Zaal, President & Founder of US Ghost Adventures.

Fans can enter to win by following Spirit Halloween‘s Instagram and leaving a comment on the contest post from now through April 28.

The prize also includes:

An exclusive guided house tour, including insider insight around the murder, the trial, and commonly reported hauntings

A late-night ghost tour, complete with professional ghost-hunting gear

A private breakfast in the Borden family dining room

A ghost hunting starter kit with two pieces of Ghost Daddy Ghost Hunting Gear and a lesson for two at US Ghost Adventures Ghost Hunting Course

The ultimate Lizzie Borden gift package, featuring an official hatchet, the Lizzie Borden board game, Lily the Haunted Doll, and America’s Most Haunted Volume II

Winner’s choice of a Ghost Tour experience in Salem or a True Crime experience in Boston for two

“Our Halfway to Halloween celebration provides fans an exhilarating taste of what’s to come this fall and empowers them to start planning for their favorite season as early as they please,” said Steven Silverstein, CEO of Spirit Halloween. “We have cultivated an incredible following of enthusiasts who embody the Halloween lifestyle, and we’re thrilled to bring the fun back to life.”

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Spirit Halloween is also preparing for their retail haunted houses. On Thursday, August 1 their flagship store in Egg Harbor Township, NJ. will officially open to start off the season. That event usually draws in hordes of people eager to see what new merch, animatronics, and exclusive IP goods will be trending this year.

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’28 Years Later’ Trilogy Taking Shape With Serious Star Power

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6 hours ago

April 25, 2024

Timothy Rawles

Danny Boyle is revisiting his 28 Days Later universe with three new films. He will direct the first, 28 Years Later, with two more to follow. Deadline is reporting that sources say Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Ralph Fiennes have been cast for the first entry, a sequel to the original. Details are being kept under wraps so we don’t know how or if the first original sequel 28 Weeks Later fits into the project.

**Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Ralph Fiennes**

Boyle will direct the first movie but it’s unclear which role he will take on in the subsequent films. What is known is Candyman (2021) director Nia DaCosta is scheduled to direct the second film in this trilogy and that the third will be filmed immediately afterward. Whether DaCosta will direct both is still unclear.

Alex Garland is writing the scripts. Garland is having a successful time at the box office right now. He wrote and directed the current action/thriller Civil War which was just knocked out of the theatrical top spot by Radio Silence’s Abigail.

There is no word yet on when, or where, 28 Years Later will start production.