25 Biggest WTF Moments From 2017 Movies

8. Pennywise Kills Georgie - It

It Georgie Death
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The entire opening sequence of the new It adaptation is both a masterclass in slow-building, gut-wrenching suspense, and a shocking statement of intent for the rest of the movie.

After young Georgie's (Jackson Robert Scott) sailboat disappears down the train, it's caught by Pennywise the Dancing Clown (Bill Skarsgard), who manages to seduce Georgie with his peppy demeanour, encouraging him to reach into the drain to grab the sailboat.

As soon as he does, though, Pennywise reveals his true form, baring his teeth as he bites down on Georgie's arm, ripping it clean off. Poor Georgie tries to crawl away as his wound gushes blood, but he's helpless to escape as Pennywise extends his arm out of the drain and drags him in, killing him.

For a Hollywood horror movie, even an R-rated one, to get away with something this terrifying is nothing short of stunning.

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