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[Video] Every Reference to Stephen King’s ‘IT’ in Movies & TV
Why is everyone so afraid of clowns? Well, it’s easy to point the finger at Stephen King.
Like many of King’s stories, IT has become firmly ingrained in popular culture since being published back in 1986. And if the novel didn’t make an entire generation terrified of clowns, then the 1990 mini-series adaptation sure did.
Tim Curry’s portrayal of the killer clown ensured that Pennywise would forever be pop culture nightmare fuel, and Bill Skarsgård’s performance in this year’s IT looks to accomplish much the same goal.
Pennywise, I suppose you could say, is *THE* scary clown.
Thanks to his iconic status, Pennywise has been referenced in countless movies and television shows over the years, ranging from the recent “Stranger Things” to “Saturday Night Live,” “Cheers” and The Cabin in the Woods.
One fan just put them all together for a fun supercut video.
Christopher Landon (Happy Death Day, Freaky) is staying busy here in 2024, directing not only the werewolf movie Big Bad but also an upcoming thriller titled Drop.
The project for Blumhouse and Platinum Dunes is being described as a “fast-paced thriller,” and Deadline reports today that Violett Beane (Truth or Dare) has joined the cast.
Newcomer Jacob Robinson has also signed on to star in the mysterious thriller. Previously announced, Meghann Fahy (“White Lotus”) will be leading the cast.
Landon recently teased on Twitter, “This is my love letter to DePalma.”
Jillian Jacobs and Chris Roach wrote the script.
Michael Bay, Jason Blum, Brad Fuller and Cameron Fuller — “who brought the script in to Platinum Dunes” — are producing the upcoming Drop. Sam Lerner is an executive producer.
THR notes, “The film is a Platinum Dunes and Blumhouse production for Universal.”
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