By coincidence, I'm just re-reading the novel now. The two-movie idea is interesting, as trying to cram the whole story into one film would test the patience even of those who sat through the extended LOTR epics. I wonder if they'll do the kids' story first, then the adults, or try and mix it up a bit???
IMHO it was never really one of Stephen King's best novels (I still think Pet Semetary is his best).
To be honest, I never got the "turtle" and the ... erm ... "bonding" with the kids was uncomfortable.
Whilst it wasn't perfect, the mini-series got a lot of things right.
The best thing (as people have already pointed out) was Tim Curry as Pennywise.
Absolutely pant-fillingly scary.
"Yes. They float Georgie! They all float! And when you're down here ... YOU'LL FLOAT TOO!!"
:eek:
Only person I can think of who might pull it off in a remake would be Jackie Earle Haley ... but not CGI ... please!
The raft of SK mini-series aired in the 90s were largely excellent - IT, The Stand and Storm of the Century were all great - the only one that didn't work for me at that time was the mini-series version of The Shining.
The mini-series route would be a much better option than straight movies for King's Dark Tower series.
That film really freaked me out when I was younger.
Then laughed at the stupid monster at the end.
Yeah it was pretty bad looking lol they have the tech now to make it more like the book ending,the turtle,chud ,flying through space etc...i hope they include the lepar and werewolf scenes.
That film really freaked me out when I was younger.
Then laughed at the stupid monster at the end.
Yes, creepy up until the ridiculous monster which spoiled it for me.
Beep Beep, Richie. :eek: :eek:
Wouldn't mind someone doing the Tommy Knockers again. It was my first King book and the mini series captured a lot of the psychological stuff but the 2nd part morphed into a second rate zombie flick in the end.
I'm scared of clowns but I've been thinking of trying to tackle it by watching this movie.
Gawd I was in the Pasaje Del Terror in Blackpool (walk through with live actors) and a big scary clown jumped out - stuck my head in my friends hood who was in front of me, screaming "I hate clowns, get me out of here ahhh" then he pounces over to me and chuckles in my face .. so creepy
The original series suffers because IT is clearly not a story suitable for network television and it just came across weak and cheesy. Tim Curry wasn't bad but he didn't really have a lot to work with.
If they're going to do it, they just have to do it properly, to hell with the rating. Except for the kid orgy - that frankly should never have been in the story in the first place.
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To be honest, I never got the "turtle" and the ... erm ... "bonding" with the kids was uncomfortable.
Whilst it wasn't perfect, the mini-series got a lot of things right.
The best thing (as people have already pointed out) was Tim Curry as Pennywise.
Absolutely pant-fillingly scary.
"Yes. They float Georgie! They all float! And when you're down here ... YOU'LL FLOAT TOO!!"
:eek:
Only person I can think of who might pull it off in a remake would be Jackie Earle Haley ... but not CGI ... please!
Yeah Tim should play him again, it doesn't matter that he is alot older as he would be wearing make up anyway.
The mini-series route would be a much better option than straight movies for King's Dark Tower series.
That film really freaked me out when I was younger.
Then laughed at the stupid monster at the end.
Yeah it was pretty bad looking lol they have the tech now to make it more like the book ending,the turtle,chud ,flying through space etc...i hope they include the lepar and werewolf scenes.
Yes, creepy up until the ridiculous monster which spoiled it for me.
Beep Beep, Richie. :eek: :eek:
Wouldn't mind someone doing the Tommy Knockers again. It was my first King book and the mini series captured a lot of the psychological stuff but the 2nd part morphed into a second rate zombie flick in the end.
Gawd I was in the Pasaje Del Terror in Blackpool (walk through with live actors) and a big scary clown jumped out - stuck my head in my friends hood who was in front of me, screaming "I hate clowns, get me out of here ahhh" then he pounces over to me and chuckles in my face .. so creepy
I totally forgot about the 'bonding' between the kids in the book. That was very strange & totally unneeded.
A remake over 2 films would be interesting though. Tim should come back as a scarier Pennywise.
If they're going to do it, they just have to do it properly, to hell with the rating. Except for the kid orgy - that frankly should never have been in the story in the first place.
No, I've never heard of him either.
But they mean 2 parts, don't they?