JoBlo-Hosted IT Screening Brings The Scares!

Last Updated on August 2, 2021

It was a packed house at JoBlo's screening of IT on Monday night in Washington, DC, courtesy of Warner Bros.

Even Georgie is here, handing out tickets and pins for #ITMovie. You'll float too. @joblocom pic.twitter.com/WpiB4XIbuZ

— Lauren Bradshaw (@flickchickdc) August 28, 2017

We were one of the lucky audiences treated to an exclusive, early screening to the remake of Stephen King's classic horror film in all its R-rated glory. Previously the story of the killer clown was edited for TV, and with that lost some of the more :ahem: gory details of the story. But from the opening scene of director Andrés Muschietti re-imagination of the story, it's clear this version pulls no punches and earns that hard R rating. 

Based on the screams and "nopes" I heard in the theater (admittedly a lot coming from me), I can guarantee that even those of you that won't admit to being scared of clowns will be sleeping with the light on for a few nights after seeing Bill Skarsgard's Pennywise. And if you have coulrophobia like me… buckle up, you're in for a terrifying ride. The good news is that amidst the terror, IT also brings humor and nostalgia as a nice break from white-knuckling the armrest; I can imagine there will be a lot of comparisons made to E.T. and, more appropriately, STRANGER THINGS. 

It was great seeing all of you JoBlo readers at the screening! We hope you enjoyed the giveaways, including a kickass t-shirt featuring Pennywise ITself.

Sweet swag, @joblocom! @DCfilmgirl loves the #ITmovie shirt. Not sure I feel safe enough keeping that in my house. pic.twitter.com/R8upP0opKD

— Lauren Bradshaw (@flickchickdc) August 29, 2017

Not to mention a couple lucky readers received a prize pack and framed Mondo poster!

Giveaway time including a Mondo poster! Generous Georgie(s). @joblocom #ITMovie pic.twitter.com/93JbBmJ8KS

— Lauren Bradshaw (@flickchickdc) August 28, 2017

If only Georgie were interested in the free popcorn and drink.

Georgie wasn't interested in @joblocom's drink and popcorn, only scares. Rude. #ITmovie pic.twitter.com/VJnpisaGia

— Lauren Bradshaw (@flickchickdc) August 28, 2017

I'm already preparing myself for Part Two…

You can see IT for yourself on September 8th!