These shows were meant for general TV broadcasts, so the violence, gore, sex and bad language had to be drastically toned down, which maybe resulted in the less-than-faithful adaptation we ended up with.
Is this new IT going to go the same way, or will it be a feature film? If so, won't it also be subject to the same massive restrictions?
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This will be a feature film / theatrical release...with the intention of following this with Part II (the adults). I would say that my concerns / worries that this would also be a watered version of the story (such as the 1990 version) were quickly quelled by the picture of what appears to be a child's decapitated head in the water...
...so no, as a theatrical release, I don't believe this version will be restricted with regards to language / violence and the such (as will be appropriately rated). ๐
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If it turns out to be even near tame as the 1990 mini-series, I would be completely fu**ing disappointed (as with the majority of the rest of us, so to speak). But your right - that is a decapitated head of a kid, anything can happen.
"That's it. It bit into his arm-pit. Like It wanted to eat him, man. Like It wanted to eat his heart." shareI wouldn't worry. There is going to be alot of disturbing stuff in this worthy of the novel.
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I hope so, Thulsa, I look forward to this now, I only hope they don't f-ck it up in an avoidable way.
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They had to work with network limitations, as well as budget limitations, so you basically got a neutered miniseries version of the novel.
With this one, out the gate is is "R-rated", so we know they aren't going to pull their punches. Does that mean we are going to get an orgy scene? Probably not, but the more horrific scares and brutal gore will make its way into the movie.
That's what I'd like.
"That's it. It bit into his arm-pit. Like It wanted to eat him, man. Like It wanted to eat his heart." shareWhile I'm all for an R rating, I don't wanna see full on brutal gore. I think it's far scarier and effective if they imply the gory stuff instead of showing it.
The ending of Seven is brutal cause you don't see the head in the box. Compare that with the previous episode of The Walking Dead. For me what was supposed to be an emotional moment was completely ruined by the excessive gore.
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I can respect that. And while I would like to see a high degree of violence, I could settle with allot less. People have different tastes. But as I have stated a couple of times before, it would be good for the film to appease all (or most) lovers of this kind of film.
"That's it. It bit into his arm-pit. Like It wanted to eat him, man. Like It wanted to eat his heart." shareExactly, RealRandyWatson! ๐
I say that my worries / concerns about content were only quelled by the picture of the child's decapitated head...
...but that picture was a perfect shot for me! The cool shallow waters of the stream...before a glimpse of the head at the edge of the shot! I actually pictured that scene to be the kids at the Barrens. They talk. Perhaps about one of the missing kids. They leave. And then tilt to where their feet had been at the edge of a stream...before the decapitated head of the mentioned missing child almost floats into view...and then CUT TO:. Just a hint of what It does. I don't necessarily need to see how the child's head was decapitated in full gory glory...
Less is more...as they say! ๐
EDIT: ...though I will add that I don't wish for this to be necessarily devoid entirely of a little spatter! Just that there's a time and place for the such... ๐
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It's funny reading this. I'm 35 today and as such was nine years old in 1990. I don't remember exactly when I saw the miniseries but I'm guessing at around 11-12 years old. It. Scared. The. $hitouttame.
I think for most people, that were kids when they first encountered Tim Curry as Pennywise, that iconic mix of make-up, wardrobe and acting is still scary. I don't enjoy looking at Curry as Pennywise even today. Like it makes me uncomfortable. That's quite the feat 26 years later. Even with a low budget and the limitations of a rating meant for prime time television.
Having said that, I don't even think it's only due to Curry's Pennywise that the series has endured somewhat. I also think it's an excellent period piece (the 50s) and I think that just hits home for a lot of people.
Now, was it watered down compared to the novel? Certainly. Were the SFX (especially the spider) irksome and lame? Yeah, pretty much. But I still think it's a valiant entry in Stephen King adaptation-canon and of much much higher grade than a lot of other Stephen King adaptions, even if that isn't saying much. It's by no means among the best, but also by no means among the worst.
I'm very hopeful about this "remake" being successful. I think having the shackles removed in terms of a rating-r is necessary but does not alone a great movie make. Much will depend on Skarsgรฅrd and how he and the film makers pull off Pennywise. Much will also depend on the tone... I think what also worked in the miniseries was the un-settling tone. Or maybe rather the un-settling shifts in tone, like when Beverly visits Mrs. "Hersh" or when the baloon inflates in the sink.
I worry that any attempt at "popping" this movie up in terms of playcating a teenage crowd could be severely damning.
Anyway, just my 2c. Here's hoping the best :)
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