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Released in 2017, IT still holds the number one spot for highest grossing movies of all time. IT is the movie adaptation of a novel of the same name written by Stephen King that was published in 1986. 

In 1990, the novel was adapted into a mini-series wherein Tim Curry played the role of the terrifying clown/IT, Pennywise. 

After that in 1998, the story was adapted for Indian audiences and released as a television series called ‘Woh’

And of course, in 2017, Part One of the story was released, proving to be an instant box office hit. Part Two of the movie is number eleven on highest grossing horror movies. 

Without a doubt, IT is a well-known story and now fans can delve deeper into the making with the release of a documentary titled: Pennywise: The Story of It

The documentary will feature interviews, casting choices, production and how special effects were used. 

Pennywise, the creepy mosntrous clown still manages to invoke fear into audiences of all ages so it will be interesting to see this documentary when it releases this summer on VOD. 


In other news…


Regina Hall stars in a horror movie titled MASTER that will release in select theatres and on Amazon Prime Video on 18th March 2022. 

However, the movie already had its premiere at the 2022 Sundance Festival on January 21, 2022. So far the movie has received positive reviews and holds a 78% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. 

What is it about? 

The movie is about two African American women who share disturbing stories at a predominantly white college in New England. That’s the premise listed everywhere. Nothing more. 

It sure invokes some curiosity, does it not?

More clues about the movie can be found in the trailer below:


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