IT: Welcome to Derry Episode 3 Trailer Reveals Connection to Another Stephen King Book
Andy and Barbara Muschietti’s IT: Welcome to Derry continues to expand the mythology of Stephen King’s iconic horror universe. Though positioned as a prequel, the series has quickly become one of the stronger modern adaptations of King’s work.
Positive Reception and Release Schedule
So far, two episodes have premiered to an overall positive response from critics and audiences. Episode 3 is scheduled to release on November 9, marking the return to the show’s original release timeline after a special Halloween delay.
Trailer Teases a New Connection
The newly released trailer for Episode 3 adds to the anticipation, not just through its chilling atmosphere but also by teasing a subtle link to another Stephen King story.
Stephen King Easter Eggs and References
The show has already hidden multiple Easter eggs referencing King’s broader universe. Among them are visual nods like a Shawshank State Prison bus and the character Dick Holloran, connecting the story to The Shining and The Shawshank Redemption worlds. The latest trailer reportedly highlights one such connection more directly, hinting at deeper interwoven threads between King’s stories.
Ongoing Story and Main Plotline
The first two episodes have centered on a string of gruesome child murders committed by a monstrous baby in a local theater. The theater’s owner, Hank Grogan, finds himself wrongly accused and arrested for the killings, creating a dark atmosphere of fear and misunderstanding within the community.
“The past two episodes have chronicled the deaths of three kids by a mutant baby in a theater, and the owner of the theater, Hank Grogan, who is being wrongly blamed and arrested for these murders.”
Author’s Summary
The third episode of IT: Welcome to Derry raises the stakes with its eerie tone and unveils a hidden connection to another Stephen King classic, expanding his universe’s dark tapestry.
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