The first part of the film “It” was released in 2017 and immediately found its fans. It was a film adaptation of one of the books of Stephen King, the great writer. The second part of the film was eagerly awaited by all the fans. After its release in September 2019, fans of this picture only increased.
This is a horror movie. It lasts almost three hours, keeping its viewer in suspense. Many have already watched it, someone is just gathering strength.
But very few people notice the details of the film. But knowing very small stories, watching it becomes more fun. In this article, we will cover 10 interesting facts about “It 2”.
10. The release of both parts of the picture was scheduled for the 27th day not by chance
The events in the second part of the film “It” occur 27 years later from the actions of the 2017 film. Children grew up, became adults, parted.
However, every 27 years, according to the plot, terrible, chilling events happen in Derry. Making a reference to this, the release of both parts was scheduled for the 27th.
You can continue the topic of number 27 a little more. Fans of the film noticed that the same thing happens if we correlate the release dates of the films.
The first part is released on September 8, 2017, which means 8 + 9 + 2 + 0 + 1 + 7 = 27. And the second part appeared in theaters on September 6, 2019. The numbers of this date also add up to 27: 6 + 9 + 2 + 0 + 1 + 9 = 27.
9.20 thousand liters of artificial blood for the toilet scene
For this scene, they decided to abandon digital technology. Instead of applying blood later with graphics, the team requested about 20 thousand liters of artificial blood. They were delivered from California to Toronto.
Tests have been performed many times to make sure that the blood does not produce implausible pink stains. They needed the effect of rapid flooding, for which a pipe system was specially created. They then had to fill the booth.
The actress steadfastly endured the repetition of takes. Although then she admitted that it was terrible and difficult, because this mixture got into the eyes, ears and nose. Today it is a record amount of blood used in one scene.
8. Rejuvenation of actors
Since children grow very fast, and the plot consists not only of events occurring 27 years later, but also of flashbacks, then the crew had to rejuvenate the actors. It was necessary to achieve absolute identity with the 2017 film.
The team knew that it would face this problem, although at least two years are not as noticeable as five years. But since they are teenagers, it is impossible to say exactly how and how much they will change. The budget provided for spending on the "rejuvenation" of actors in advance.
But their younger look was achieved not only by new technologies. For example, they were asked to speak in very high voices on the set, so that later, during processing, they would be further enhanced. So the children seem even younger.
7. Jessica Chastain gives gifts to the Club of Losers
Jessica Chastain decided to surprise her colleagues. At the very end of the filming process, she presented each actor belonging to the Club of Losers with wooden boxes.
They were beautifully executed, the names of the characters played by these actors were written on them. And inside each box lay their personal "tokens" from the movie.
6. Jeremy Ray Taylor has grown a lot after the first part of "It"
Despite the fact that all the children who played roles in the first part of the film in 2017 have changed, Jeremy Ray Taylor brought the most difficulties.
For two years, the guy has changed a lot and is not so much like a child. He grew during this time by almost 20 centimeters. Even the film crew awaiting change was surprised. I had to rack my brains over this task.
In order to make such a big difference invisible to the audience, a lot of effort was spent on directors and the magic of digital technology. The result can be observed on the screens.
5. Two Stephen King's request
Stephen King asked the filmmakers about two scenes. The plots of the book and the film still vary. The writer did not become a screenwriter, but wanted to add two small points.
His first request was for a scene in which a huge Paul Banyan haunts little Richie. He considered it important.
This scene is in the film, there were no disagreements between the creator and the director.
The second personal request of the writer included the creation of a scene in which Derry Standpipe loses consciousness and rolls off a hill. This detail is in the end of Stephen King's book. However, they decided not to add it to the film.
4. Children and adults of the Club of Losers gathered together only once during the entire filming process
Since the film mostly tells about grown children, they are played by adult actors. It is known that even during the selection of children in the first part, attention was paid to their similarity with other famous actors.
There was a lot of controversy over the roles and those who will perform them, but the final choice satisfied everyone. Similarities between children and adults are immediately noticeable. They saw each other together only once during the entire filming. It was a script day.
Then they needed to get together. But then the scenes were shot separately from each other. Children and adults of the Losers Club no longer intersected in their entirety.
3. During the filming, the members of the Club of Losers became very friendly
The film “It” 2 began to be shot back in June 2018. A lot has happened over the long filming time. So, for example, it turned out that James McEvoy could not be next to the make-up under Pennywise Skarsgard.
In the first part of the clown in makeup, they hid from the rest of the actors so that the children were really scared. But in the second part, such detachment no longer made sense.
During the filming process, the actors spent a lot of time on the same site with each other. This time was enough to become good friends. In their interviews they tell a lot of funny stories.
2. Pennywise Prototype
The image of a clown who arranges bloody reprisals against children did not arise by itself. Pennywise was created as a prototype of a maniac that existed in real life. John Wayne Gacy - an American serial killer who set up children's parties.
In truth, he worked as a clown, only behind makeup and colored clothes did he hide sadistic inclinations and clinical insensibility. Changing clothes, he took the children away, after which he killed. Behind him are 33 victims.
However, now many complaints from real circus clowns are arriving at Pennywise. The claims are based on the fact that the glory of this tough and terrible clown is so great that it becomes more difficult for them to work. Instead of laughing, children become more and more afraid of them.
1. King inspired by Lovecraft books
Stephen King directly states that he was inspired by Lovecraft's tales. In 1959, when he and his brother worked on a local newspaper, where he wrote reviews of films and short stories.
At that time, King finds Lovecraft's storybook in the attic of his house. While reading these terrible stories, Stephen had only a peculiar feeling of “returning home”.
In his own works, the famous writer sometimes makes references to the stories of Lovecraft. They are not always easy to find, for this you need to know the books of both authors well.