The Stephen King Thread

[Musicman408]

Originally Posted by mylittledemon

ps...I have seen bits of "It"...and since I friggin hate clowns I wont be watching it again, or reading the novel. Maybe Pennywise is the cause of my fear!

Now, don't take this the wrong way, but I never understood people's fear of clowns. Could you maybe fill me in as to what exactly make them so scary.

Yeah, I haven't seen any of the movies but would like to at some point.

Those of you who have read IT, is it scary and if so, what is the scare element in it?

[jannieC]

I used to be a big SK fan- I have probably read everything he's written (except for, surprisingly, The Dark Tower series- could NOT get into them). I started reading his books when I was a teenager and stuck with him. I definitely have not loved everything he's done, but there are many books of his that I really enjoyed. The Talisman (written with Peter Straub) is one of my favorites.

It is a great book (the movie was horrible, as are most SK adaptations). The scare factor comes from remembering what it's like to be a child. I think clowns are just more creepy than scary?

[David]

Originally Posted by jannieC

[I]The scare factor comes from remembering what it's like to be a child. I think clowns are just more creepy than scary?

Spielberg & Tobe Hooper tapped into that in Poltergeist. I think of clowns both ways: the Poltergeist way but also the Fellini/La Strada way.

[mylittledemon]

Originally Posted by Musicman408

Now, don't take this the wrong way, but I never understood people's fear of clowns. Could you maybe fill me in as to what exactly make them so scary.

Yeah, I haven't seen any of the movies but would like to at some point.

Those of you who have read IT, is it scary and if so, what is the scare element in it?

I guess its like little kids that are afraid to sit on Santas lap. I was always afraid of people in big fuzzy costumes. Like, if we went to Disney I never wanted to get near any of the costumed Disney characters. Anyway...its more of a joking thing now, but I wouldnt want to actually get near a clown, or talk to it or anything. The thought occurs to me now as I'm older (which makes it scarier)...what kind of person would it take to have "clown" as a career choice? Yeah. SCARY. But hey, if you're making a buck then dont mind my silly clown hatred.

[Chrislit18]

Originally Posted by Musicman408

Now, don't take this the wrong way, but I never understood people's fear of clowns. Could you maybe fill me in as to what exactly make them so scary.

Yeah, I haven't seen any of the movies but would like to at some point.

Those of you who have read IT, is it scary and if so, what is the scare element in it?

I heard the other day that people fear things they find death in.

I personally do find death in clowns. and am quite afraid of them.

true story.

[its worse being tall in a school of short kids, they all fear you. haha]

But anyway, I reccomend watching the movie 'Carrie'. I liked it, and actually, now that you mention it, I kindof want to see it again.

the IT movie was ok. I found it lame when I first saw it, but I was like 12, so yeah.

I have never read any of SKs books, but have heard many good things. I dont do horror stuff, so it's more than likely I never will read any of his books, nor watch any of his other movies.

Oh, actually, didnt he write that book 'Christine' about the car?

Because I have seen the movie that goes with it [I think the name had something to do with it...] but anway, I enjoyed that movie, and wouldn't mind reading the book.