Wednesday 24 September, 22:22 by Karzal

HBO releases new trailer and poster for IT: Welcome to Derry

The new HBO series IT: Welcome to Derry shows that behind the idyllic facade of the town of Derry, Maine, lies a dark reality.

In the trailer for IT: Welcome to Derry, marking the return of Bill Skarsgard as the terrifying clown Pennywise, viewers get a first glimpse of the horror that awaits when the series kicks off next month.

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The story is set in 1962, at a time when the community first encounters mysterious disappearances. In the trailer, a child wonders if someone could keep a friend trapped underground, in the sewers—a question that will haunt the residents of Derry for generations.

Amid the footage, Pennywise appears, hiding behind the infamous red balloon, as panic erupts and a girl with a bloodied face is shown screaming.

The series, consisting of nine episodes, promises to be a disturbing and intense viewing experience. As the trailer warns: “Something bad is coming.”

IT: Welcome to Derry premieres on Sunday, October 26, on HBO Max. The following day, Monday, October 27, the episode will be available in the Netherlands. The series is a prequel to Stephen King's famous novel It and the successful films by Andy Muschietti, which together grossed over $1.17 billion worldwide.

In addition to Skarsgård, the cast includes Taylour Paige, Jovan Adepo, Chris Chalk, James Remar, Stephen Rider, Madeleine Stowe, and Rudy Mancuso.

Check out the poster and the trailer below.

IT: Welcome to Derry

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IT: Welcome to Derry

©press-benelux.wbd.eu - HBO

Comments (4)

Tamino • Thursday 25 September, 20:48

super excited!

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Futsudo • Friday 26 September, 01:44

The trailer immediately sets the tone: mystery, suspense, and a threat lurking beneath the seemingly tranquil Derry. With the iconic red balloon and shocking visuals, the series stays true to Stephen King's terrifying DNA. With the return of Pennywise and a glimpse into Derry's dark origins, IT: Welcome to Derry is a must-see for any horror fan, and let's hope it's truly worth it.

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BlackBiker • Friday 26 September, 12:33

Pennywise must be a kind of Jaws. The shark was barely seen in the film, but knowing it was there was enough to build enormous tension.
They did a good job in the first "IT" film. But in the second film, there was far too much Pennywise, which, in my opinion, made it lose its impact. Hopefully, they'll return to the "Jaws" approach in this series.

I also wonder why there always has to be such a racist hook. Can't we just tell an exciting story featuring people of color without resorting to "white people are bad" rhetoric?

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BlackBiker • Saturday 11 October, 13:00

It seems like the makers of IT have been reading along here :-D
In this article, Andy and Barbara Muschietti even literally talk about a “Jaws-esque” approach to showing Pennywise:
https://www.cinemablend.com/movies/we-dont-see-pennywise-while-welcome-to-derry-co-creators-explain-approach-hiding-revealing-it-new-stephen-king-series

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