Stephen King’s “It” has earned its place as one of his most renowned works, partly due to the 1990 TV series featuring Tim Curry as Pennywise, and later a highly acclaimed film adaptation in 2017, where Bill Skarsgård delivered an exceptional, chilling portrayal of the clown. The movie received critical acclaim, including an 85% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Despite only covering half of the story, leaving the sequel “IT: Chapter Two” for 2019, the film’s success is largely due to Skarsgård’s performance, which has solidified Pennywise as one of the greatest horror villains ever. However, the most haunting scene in the “It” narrative – a scene that will make viewers feel both queasy and terrified – does not involve Pennywise at all.
In contrast to the initial film, IT: Chapter Two didn’t attract as many viewers, and some critics believe it fell short in creating a sense of terror. However, the sequel’s screenplay effectively conveyed what it means to be “scary” and presented the most shockingly grotesque scene from both adaptations.
In the fictional city of Derry, the tale unfolds with two interwoven storylines. The malevolent character in this narrative, known as Pennywise, assumes the form of whatever scares his victims most – often appearing as a clown. Every 27 years, he resurfaces to prey on children, leading a band of friends, collectively called the Losers Club, to unite and confront him following a spate of killings and vanishances. After what appears to be a defeat, Pennywise reappears in Derry, compelling the group to regroup as adults. However, the ordeal they endured as children remains a raw and distressing memory, particularly for Stanley (Andy Bean).
In IT: Chapter Two, when the gang reenters the old haunted house, characters like Bill (James McAvoy), Richie (Bill Hader), and Eddie (James Ransone) notice a fridge seeming to shift mysteriously. As suspense grows, they uncover the gruesome sight of young Stanley’s dismembered body, with his head rolling around on the floor. This grotesque discovery is central to the storyline of the film.
To the general audience, this scene may not initially seem terrifying, but it undeniably lays the foundation for something more significant. This particular moment catches the characters’ attention due to the guilt it stirs, notably when Stanley looks towards Bill. Then, spider legs begin to appear from all directions and openings of Stanley’s head in a close-up shot. This marks the start of the scene’s crucial part, as it eschews the standard jump scare for an unsettling display of disgust and discomfort that leaves viewers squirming.
Richie’s offhand remark “You’ve got to be joking!” echoes a similar moment in John Carpenter’s iconic film, “The Thing“. This triggers Stanley’s head to laugh manically, setting off an assault on the group. It becomes evident that once the Losers successfully eliminate the “spider”, it will reappear. However, the situation grows more ominous as saliva trickles from the ceiling. One of the most unsettling elements of this scene is its continued focus on the figure past the initial fright. When Richie directs his flashlight upwards, revealing Stanley’s head in a new position, we are struck by another wave of fear. The gruesome appearance of Stanley’s face bears a striking resemblance to the horror portrayed in “The Exorcist“, it is truly repulsive.
In this intense scene, Richie’s unexpected assault serves as the climax, escalating the tension to unbearable levels and leaving viewers disheartened. This incident underscores that no character is invulnerable, implying that anyone from the main group could meet their demise. Bill attempts to rescue Richie, while Eddie exacerbates the turmoil by remaining paralyzed, screaming in fear, and pleading to return home. Stanley’s head almost touches Richie’s face until Ben (played by Jay Ryan) intervenes, slaying the monster. The overall scenario is so frightening that it occasionally veers into dark humor. Yet, for those deeply engrossed in the narrative, any laughter might merely be a manifestation of apprehension.
In the second installment of the IT series, while it might not be everyone’s preferred film, it effectively captures the essence of Pennywise. The most terrifying moment in the entire narrative can be found within this sequel, embodying the genuine definition of fear – a potent mix of deep-seated psychological terror, apprehension, and a direct encounter with our own fears.
IT and IT: Chapter Two are available to stream on Max.
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2025-02-02 03:44