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Someone Put Clips from ‘IT’ 1990 and ‘IT’ 2017 Side By Side
Well this sure didn’t take long.
It was just yesterday that the (terrifying and perfect) teaser trailer for Andy Muschietti’s IT hit the net, and one fan has already taken it upon himself to put the footage side-by-side with pertinent clips from Tommy Lee Wallace’s 1990 miniseries adaptation. As you’ll see, the two line up pretty well; of course, this makes sense, given they’re both adaptations of the very same novel.
The scene where Georgie encounters Pennywise looks particularly similar to the 1990 version, but you’ve gotta love the little additions Muschietti added in; Georgie unexpectedly bopping his head on the construction barrier is particularly inspired. As you probably noticed, Muschietti also put his own spin on the iconic scrapbook scene, amping up the terror in very effective fashion.
And that seems to be the whole point of Muschietti’s vision, above all else: to make EVERYTHING about the story scarier than it ever was before. The 1990 miniseries was hampered by budgetary and ratings constraints, but Muschietti was free to really run wild, have fun, and make his movie truly terrifying. And judging by the teaser, I’m feeling like he totally nailed it.
In any event, check out the side-by-side action below!
“Mythic Quest” actor Chase Yi has been cast in a lead role in Paramount and Blumhouse’s new Paranormal Activity movie, Deadline reports this afternoon.
Ian Tuason (Undertone) will direct the eighth installment in the Paranormal Activity film franchise, set to release in theaters May 21, 2027.
As for character details or plot, well, those remain scarce at this stage.
While we wait for further news on whether the demonic Toby will reappear, Tuason previously revealed to Bloody Disgusting that technology will play a huge role in his vision: “Technology — camera technology — has advanced to a point where it’s become a big part of the film and what I want to do there.”
It’s fitting, especially as it was the original Paranormal Activity that inspired the filmmaker’s haunting debut, undertone.
Paranormal Activity, created by Oren Peli, first hit theaters in 2007. Its groundbreaking minimalist approach to found-footage ghost stories has spawned a seven-film franchise that’s grossed nearly $900 million worldwide.
Franchise originator Oren Peli will produce for Solana Films, with James Wan and Jason Blum producing for Blumhouse Atomic Monster. Michael Clear and Judson Scott will exec produce for Blumhouse Atomic, with Alayna Glasthal overseeing the project for the company. Other exec producers include Steven Schneider for Room 101, Inc., Dan Slater and Cody Calahan.
Also on the way soon is the Paranormal Activity stage play.