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Has Pennywise’s New Look Already Been Revealed?

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Even if you’ve never seen the 1990 mini-series adaptation of Stephen King’s It, there’s a good chance that the villainous Pennywise has long been ingrained in your nightmares. Memorably portrayed by Tim Curry, Pennywise is and will forever be the most terrifying clown in the history of fiction – in the real world, that nightmarish honor belongs, of course, to John Wayne Gacy – and if there’s one thing Tommy Lee Wallace got right with his adaptation, it’s damn sure the look and casting of the character.

With Pennywise headed to the big screen next year, we can’t help but wonder if director Andy Muschietti (Mama) and his star will hit that very same home run. It goes without saying that Tim Curry’s massive clown shoes are absolutely impossible to fill, and it’s young actor Bill Skarsgard who has found himself in that prestigious (though unenviable) position. We have no doubt that Skarsgard can do the role justice, but equally important here is the makeup and costume work.

What will Pennywise look like in 2017? It’s possible that we’ve already seen him.

Though he’s not very active on Instagram, Andy Muschietti has been unceremoniously teasing the so-called “re-adaptation” ever since his involvement was announced last summer, most recently showing off an image of his director’s chair that was taken just this week. Filming began this past Monday on his adaptation of King’s popular novel, and the backing of that chair gives us our first glimpse at the film’s logo. Muschietti also recently posted a shot of nine red balloons floating around in his office, cleverly teasing the return of the horror icon who can often be found clutching them.

But it’s a mysterious photo from 21-weeks ago that caught my attention today.

The image is a close-up of a composition book, and inked in black pen onto the front cover is a drawing of what can only be described as a sadistic-looking clown. With a round nose and crazy hair reaching up to the sky, the drawing certainly seems to depict a new take on iconic clown Pennywise, though it’s impossible to tell if it’s genuine concept art or if Muschietti was just messing around and teasing fans. Either way, we’re surprised the photo hasn’t made its way around the net since it was posted months ago, and we figured you hungry It fans out there would like to see it.

Check out the drawing below, along with Muschietti’s other Instagram teases!

The new adaptation of It arrives on September 18, 2017.

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Writer in the horror community since 2008. Editor in Chief of Bloody Disgusting. Owns Eli Roth's prop corpse from Piranha 3D. Has four awesome cats. Still plays with toys.

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SCREAMBOX Investigates UFOs and Extraterrestrials: Several Documentaries Streaming Right Now!

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As someone who is obsessed with UFOS (or more recently known as UAPs) and the concept of extraterrestrials, I love a good documentary. Sightings have been on the rise since the 1940s, with the atomic bomb seemingly acting as a catalyst for new visitors. But what are these UFOs/UAPs? Is there an explanation or are they simply beyond our explanation? Why are they here? Who are they? How much do our governments know? The questions are endless and so are the documentaries that attempt to uncover the secrets behind decades of sightings and alleged confrontations.

Whether you’re a seasoned viewer or new to the rabbit hole, there’s always a handful of interesting documentaries to get your neurons firing and leave you with sleepless nights. SCREAMBOX is investigating with the addition of several docs, all streaming now on the Bloody Disgusting-powered service. Here’s the breakdown:

Aliens (2021): Beam into this unidentified streaming documentary for a glimpse into Extraterrestrial life. Aliens are hypothetical life forms that may occur outside Earth or that did not originate on Earth.

Aliens Uncovered: Origins (2021): Before Area 51, hidden deep in the desert, the military discovered a hidden gem that helped them create Project Bluebook.

Aliens Uncovered: ET or Man-Made (2022): The crash of Roswell wasn’t meant for New Mexico. In 1947, a neighboring state had 3 major sightings that were swept under the rug.

Aliens Uncovered: The Golden Record (2023): In the late 70s, the US government launched a message to our distant neighbors.

Roswell (2021): This high-flying documentary examines the July 1947 crash of a United States Army Air Forces balloon at a ranch near Roswell, New Mexico. Theories claim the crash was actually that of a flying saucer, but what is the truth?

Also check out:

The British UFO Files (2004): Since the 1940’s the British Government has been investigating the Flying Saucer phenomenon. High-ranking military and government personnel, speak out for the first time, offering unique eyewitness accounts and inside information.

Alien Abductions and Paranormal Sightings (2016): Amazing Footage and stories from real people as they reveal their personal encounters of being abducted by Aliens.

And do not miss Hellier (2019): A crew of paranormal researchers find themselves in a dying coal town, where a series of strange coincidences lead them to a decades-old mystery.

These documentaries join SCREAMBOX’s growing library of unique horror content, including Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls, Here for Blood, Terrifier 2, RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop, Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story, The Outwaters, Living with Chucky, Project Wolf Hunting, and Pennywise: The Story of IT.

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