It: Welcome to Derry Episode 3’s Trailer Connects to Stephen King’s Classic Works
The trailer for It: Welcome to Derry Episode 3 intensifies the horror with direct nods to two of Stephen King’s most celebrated stories. This prequel series continues to enrich Pennywise’s (Bill Skarsgard) backstory by exploring his previous hunts with added layers of mystery and suspense.
Our review highlights how the show expands the lore of the town of Derry and its terrifying clown, delivering brutal and uncompromising violence across the cast. Director Andy Muschietti ensures fans get a steady dose of jump scares, graphic scenes, and connections to the wider King universe.
References to The Shining
The series features Dick Hallorann (Chris Chalk), who famously becomes the chef at the Overlook Hotel in The Shining. Hallorann’s psychic gift, known as "the shining," allows him to sense Danny Torrance’s abilities. The Episode 3 trailer explicitly reveals that the military is aware of Hallorann’s powers and is using him to track the entity known as Pennywise.
Connection to The Shawshank Redemption
Besides The Shining, the trailer also includes a subtle reference to The Shawshank Redemption, further tying the show to Stephen King’s broader literary universe.
"The show widens the story of the titular town (and clown), alongside the brutal uncompromising violence it inflicts on the entire cast."
This approach cements It: Welcome to Derry as a series attentive to detail, blending iconic King narratives in a cohesive and thrilling way.
Author’s Summary
The new episode deepens connections to Stephen King's world by weaving in major references to The Shining and The Shawshank Redemption, enriching Pennywise’s chilling saga.
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