HBO Drops Halloween Surprise, Ignoring Tradition with a 30‑Minute Derry Prequel
The network aired a surprise episode titled 'A Story of Derry' on Halloween, set centuries before the original saga, prompting critics to question the focus on cheap thrills over lasting cultural values.
HBO released a surprise episode of the series "It: Welcome to Derry" on HBO Max on Halloween, and the network greeted viewers with the line, "Happy Halloween, indeed!" The special episode is titled "A Story of Derry."
Clocking in at just 30 minutes, the prequel is set hundreds of years before the show's events and the introduction of Pennywise, a move some see as a shallow cash‑grab rather than a faithful continuation of the story.
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Variety
‘It: Welcome to Derry’ Surprise Halloween Episode Drops on HBO Max
Happy Halloween, indeed! Just in time for the spooky holiday, HBO has released a surprise episode of “It: Welcome to Derry” on the streaming platform. Titled “A Story of Derry,” the special comes in at 30 minutes and is set hundreds of years before the show’s events and the introduction of Pennywise. The timing is […]
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- HBO released a surprise episode of the series "It: Welcome to Derry" on HBO Max on Halloween.
- "Happy Halloween, indeed!"
- The special episode is titled "A Story of Derry."
- The special episode is 30 minutes long.
- The episode is set hundreds of years before the show's events and the introduction of Pennywise.
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