Why Pennywise becomes more brutal in 'IT: Welcome to Derry'?

In the It franchise, Pennywise has always been a notorious killer. But, in the latest HBO show, Welcome to Derry, his terror skyrockets.

Co-creator Andy Muschietti explains the rise of his brutality, stating, “I really wanted to raise the volume… to do something slightly different from what I did before in the movies.”

He also notes that not only horror but also the other elements of the series, such as emotions and fun, have shot up in the first season.

“Even though the style and the tone of the movies are continued, the volume is a little higher in terms of intensity, both in horror and emotions," Andy notes, adding, "This shift is done to give the audience a little bit of a heightened experience.”

Welcome to Derry serves as a prequel to the previous It movies, as it explores Pennywise's origins. Meanwhile, the show has become a hit for the network.

Early data showed that the series attracted over 5.5 million viewers in its first three days, making it HBO Max's third most-watched debut.

IT: Welcome to Derry's episode four will drop on HBO Max on Nov 16.