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[EGM1966]

Jaws is considered horror? I always just considered it a thriller

Technically it has many elements of horror from real life horror (being eaten alive by a shark is definately something everyone considers horrible fate) to horror tropes (violent death, use of blood/gore, jump scares) however as the film progresses (Quint's death aside which is a horror film death if ever their was one) it becomes more of a tense hunt thriller and overall it feels more like a thriller but there's enough horror content to make a case for Jaws being in that genre - same with The Sixth Sense.

TBH these days I'm mostly anti the idea of genre - it's just a way of trying to classify material that often combines themes and styles that are seen as belonging to a genre.

I guess libraries and mass market like the idea still but personally I think if you like films point blank (or novels) the idea of genres becomes merely a filing system and an imperfect one at that.

 

[overcast]

Surprised it's going so high but it being huge was predictable enough.

Leaves me wondering why Kingsman 2 didn't snatch August 🤷🏻*

 

[MetroidPrimeRib]

Jaws also has a critical, key feature of a lot of horror films - the dread that something is there and after you, too close for comfort. Alien, Halloween and It are the same. Thats probably why i would say its a horror film

 

[Phobophile]

Crazy Clowns are coming back in a big way.

Clowns are the new zombies

 

[ZedLeppelin006]

Looks like it's going to do the exact opposite of Dark Tower which is awesome.

 

[Ridley327]

I don't know that its horror at all though.

Its supernatural, yeah.

I dunno. Genre is weird.

I feel like that Shyamalan definitely wanted to make sure that the scary scenes were genuinely scary in the way that a horror film would do them, so stuff like the tent scene with the vomiting ghost really does come out of a straightforward application. You're right that genre can be really weird to deal with at times, but I think this particular film has the proper bonafides to be considered a proper horror film, even with interpersonal drama being at the forefront.

 

[Dirtyshubb]

Just got back, absolutely loved it. Kids were great, writing was really good and very funny at times too. I also really loved pennywise, more horror than Tim curry but still had some personality and was genuinely terrifying at times.

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in the basement with Billy and georgie was pretty horrible

 

[Saucycarpdog]

Wow. My optimism is paying off.

I'm gonna be that guy.

$80+ million OW for IT.

 

[MaverickHunterX]

Good on them. Plan to check it out before the end of sept.

 

[MagnaderAlpha]

All while Rothman reigns free...

Not familiar with Rothman's work.

 

[Yaboosh]

How intense is the

Spoiler

familial child abuse, the father that abuses the girl

?

 

[Biggest-Geek-Ever]

I just woke up so pardon me, but...

FUCK. YES.

 

[Saucycarpdog]

How intense is the

Spoiler

familial child abuse, the father that abuses the girl

?

Spoiler

The father says comments like "are you still my little girl" and creeply puts his hands on her but there is no sexual scene if that's what you're asking.

 

[Yaboosh]

Spoiler

The father says comments like "are you still my little girl" and creeply puts his hands on her but there is no sexual scene if that's what you're asking.

Thanks, i just am fairly sensitive to that sort of thing portrayed in media so i wanted to know what to expect.

 

[kswiston]

Good job on predictions, K-SWIZZLE.

Everyone else seemed to get it wrong but you.

I was wrong about IT too when we were doing predictions last week. My stuff in the OP was after we had Thursday previews. B-G-E was closest.

 

[Surfinn]

Congrats, I've been super interested in this since the first trailer. Looks like critics are loving it too.

Hurry up MoviePass

 

[Fancyarcher]

Not if Friday is anywhere near the $47M that Deadline is currently projecting. Even terrible holds will go past $100M with that.

Like I said the storm could affect it, that and projection could down (less then 100m), or up (more then 100m) currently.

 

[broncobuster]

It'll be interesting to see how part 2 does in comparison if this is already this big.

 

[mindatlarge]

Can't wait to see this. The trailer won me over. Now to just get some friends that like horror flicks. Hate going alone!

 

[The Jazz Cabbage Master]

Movie looks legit. I just wish my friends would be willing to spend money for a horror film at the theaters lol

 

[hateradio]

I saw it last night. Pretty good, overall.

 

[Dirtyshubb]

Spoiler

The father says comments like "are you still my little girl" and creeply puts his hands on her but there is no sexual scene if that's what you're asking.

Spoiler

there is a scene where it seems clear he is about to rape her, it doesn't happen but it's pretty grim stuff

 

[Maximus.]

Well, I did NOT see that coming. Had no idea people were so hungry for an IT remake.

People want good movies. This movie had good trailers and reviewed well. Of course it deserves success when actual effort goes into the whole process.

 

[-COOLIO-]

Well, I did NOT see that coming. Had no idea people were so hungry for an IT remake.

I think it's also has alot to do with the fact that people have been starving for a well reviewed horror movie

 

[ryutaro's mama]

I was wrong about IT too when we were doing predictions last week. My stuff in the OP was after we had Thursday previews. B-G-E was closest.

Ahhh...I didn't read the entire BO thread.

I assumed that Ghal was talking about your prediction in the OP to this thread.

 

[Prompto]

It'll be interesting to see how part 2 does in comparison if this is already this big.

I'm guessing not as big as the first but still huge. Like the 70 million opening most people were predicting this weekend.

 

[Apt101]

I'm confused. I thought this was a Netflix film?

 

[GhaleonEB]

Ahhh...I didn't read the entire BO thread.

I assumed that Ghal was talking about your prediction in the OP to this thread.

I selected the bits in the OP because the Deadline excerpt provides the Thursday figure, while kswis' table contextualizes it around what it likely means for the entire weekend.

Nearly all of us in the prediction thread blew it. I guessed $77m based on tracking of $60-70m, while simultaneously predicting it would break out. Like Bobby I lacked the courage of my convictions.

 

[SchrodingerC]

Oh fine, I guess I'll see the movie after all. Well, if any theaters near me survived the hurricane.

Mein gott, those pants are nearly chest high.

 

[AHA-Lambda]

Signs pre-release were pointing that this would be a big success, I'm just not sure how tbh! xD
Even my gf who rarely goes to the cinema and doesn't like horror wants to see this =/

Nothing about this movie seemed interesting personally, but the great word of mouth will now get me to see it this weekend too like many others I imagine.

 

[More_Badass]

Signs pre-release were pointing that this would be a big success, I'm just not sure how tbh! xD
Even my gf who rarely goes to the cinema and doesn't like horror wants to see this =/

Nothing about this movie seemed interesting personally, but the great word of mouth will now get me to see it this weekend too like many others I imagine.

Have you read the book, or at least familiar with the story? Or are the trailers your first introduction to It?

 

[dcelw540]

Does this one have the orgy scene?

What that's a real thing in the book?!

 

[lord_of_flood]

Nice! I had a feeling it was going to do well, but not that well. Planning on checking it out within the next week or so, it should be fun.

 

[Poor GRIMES]

I'm guessing not as big as the first but still huge. Like the 70 million opening most people were predicting this weekend.

I disagree.

Play their cards right and it'll gross more, just like how The Conjuring 2 outperformed the first.

 

[Neece]

What that's a real thing in the book?!

Spoiler

Yes. In the book the kids get lost in the sewer and start to lose their bond so Beverly convinces all of the boys to have sex with her one by one.

 

[GhaleonEB]

What that's a real thing in the book?!

And to answer the question, it's not in the movie.

 

[Nightwing123]

What that's a real thing in the book?!

Spoiler

Yes it happened in the book and it was super weird. The orgy was basically done to calm & unify the group. I think even Stephen King regrets writing that part. Minus that part the Book is a great read.

Edit:Oh beaten

 

[Nightbird]

I don't even like horror movies but I'm excited for IT!

 

[HomerSimpson-Man]

What that's a real thing in the book?!

In retrospect even Stephen King is going "Bruh" about that scene in the book and he wrote it.

 

[broncobuster]

I'm guessing not as big as the first but still huge. Like the 70 million opening most people were predicting this weekend.

I think a potential benefit of part 2 is the adult cast.

 

[Quick]

That money's floating too.

 

[TrojanBlade]

any nudity or sex scenes in this movie?

 

[kswiston]

In retrospect even Stephen King is going "Bruh" about that scene in the book and he wrote it.

Was King sober/clean at any point of the early 80s when he wrote IT? From the little that I have read, he was doing his best Tony Montana impression during that time.

 

[A Link to the Past]

I'm convinced part 2 will do well financially, but I wonder if, like the miniseries, the focus on the adult side will worsen the experience.

 

[Neece]

any nudity or sex scenes in this movie?

Spoiler

No.

 

[TAJ]

Moviepass doing its job.

Doubtful considering how broken their service is lately.

 

[TrojanBlade]

Spoiler

No.

Thanks!

 

[Mr. Giggles]

Profits are gonna float down there.

They all float down there.

 

[HiiiLife]

Myself and plenty of others have already suspected this movie doing huge numbers. I've said it before, but I haven't so much hype toward a horror movie since 2002 The Ring.

 

[Jumeira]

Just came back from watching it, the production values are through the roof! Fun scares too. Cinema was packed for a 10pm showing.


Love love LOVE the Stand By Me / Stranger things / 80s vibe. Not a smug, psuedo intellectual kid with an iPhone in sight.

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Kids being kids

, loved that aspect it.