'It' Could Be a Blockbuster

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The big-screen adaptation of Stephen King's It has been steadily building anticipation for more than a year. That might be a surprise to some; after all, It revolves around a young cast of unknowns and the best-known actor, rising star Bill Skarsgard (above), is covered up in a clown costume and makeup. Yet the premise remains tantalizing and terrifying, even more than 30 years after Stephen King's novel was first published. It follows a likable group of children who are pitted against a horrible, shape-changing monster who preys on children. Clearly, that's struck a responsive chord because Variety reports the movie "is on pace to open to more than $50 million." To put that into perspective, the biggest past theatrical opening in September came in 2015...
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