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Guy Arrives First At “It” Screening, But There’s A Terrifying Clown In The Movie Theater Already
Guy Arrives First At “It” Screening, But There’s A Terrifying Clown In The Movie Theater Already
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Guy Arrives First At “It” Screening, But There’s A Terrifying Clown In The Movie Theater Already

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Director Andy Muschietti’s version of Stephen King’s novel ‘It’ has just come to the cinemas but its screenings are petrifying people even before the film starts. When England-based It fan Chris (@HG_Hohbes) went to the movie theater to watch the horror flick, he noticed an unusual viewer in one seat.

Turns out, a spooky Pennywise wannabe had crashed the event. Fighting his jumping heart, Chris snapped a few photos of the terrifying encounter and shared them on Twitter. “I’m first in the screen and this f**king guy’s just sitting there,” the caption reads.

His post got over 291K likes and 123K retweets, receiving all kinds of reactions from others. Some were amused, most were scared, and there were a few people who even said they had the same nightmarish experience. As for Chris, don’t worry, he tweeted after the film, so he’s probably ok and not floating down some sewer.

(h/t smosh)

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    Some were petrified and feared Chris wouldn’t make it

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    But the man assured he was fine

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    Other people shared evidence of the same experience they had

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    Rokas Laurinavičius

    Rokas Laurinavičius

    Author, Senior Writer

    Rokas is a writer at Bored Panda with a BA in Communication. After working for a sculptor, he fell in love with visual storytelling and enjoys covering everything from TV shows (any Sopranos fans out there?) to photography. Throughout his years in Bored Panda, over 300 million people have read the posts he's written, which is probably more than he could count to.

    What do you think ?
    Min Lee
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The guy was just clowning around

    John L
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We're all adrenaline addicts, in one form or another. This is why otherwise rational people love to be frightened for no apparent reason. It gives them an instant 'high' that no other drug can accomplish so quickly. Unfortunately, it doesn't last very long, and we have to keep getting more 'hits' to get high again. I did the same thing by jumping out of airplanes and riding fast motorcycles. This craziness is all about adrenaline. So, go satisfy your addiction. 😜

    Zori the degu
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My former classmates constantly seek for more of this "drug". Last year they managed to convince me that one spinning stomach-turning thing in the mall amusement park is awesome to ride. I was totally horrified as that awful thing turned us upside down and swung us around again and again... And later, when I thought about it, I realized that I'd like to ride that satan's invention again. I think that I might have turned into a psychopath with that old school extroverted company I sometimes find myself in.

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    Daria B
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd just be annoyed that someone is walking around disturbing while I'm trying to watch the film I f*cking paid for.

    CatShatBrix
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Best cosplay ever... *gasp* unless it wasn't...

    Charm Valenzuela
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    imagine that clown sitting right behind you and you could feel its breath in your neck

    Full Name
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd sit right next to him and do the yawn-stretch to get my arm around him and him if he comes here often.

    Jörg Zingler
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At one time one of this clowns will get shot :(

    Denise Stark
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yep. Sooner or later that dummy dressed up as a clown is going to meet up with someone who doesn't appreciate it and the clown will incur serious bodily harm, I totally agree with Jörg. Americans are in a violent mood. Crazy stuff is happening.

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    Yassin Haussler
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What the hell... if i was there i would have bolted out of the movie house and ask for my money back! However 10/10 would appreciate the experience xD

    Miklós Nagy
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least there was something scarry during this pg-13 horror.

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    Min Lee
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The guy was just clowning around

    John L
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We're all adrenaline addicts, in one form or another. This is why otherwise rational people love to be frightened for no apparent reason. It gives them an instant 'high' that no other drug can accomplish so quickly. Unfortunately, it doesn't last very long, and we have to keep getting more 'hits' to get high again. I did the same thing by jumping out of airplanes and riding fast motorcycles. This craziness is all about adrenaline. So, go satisfy your addiction. 😜

    Zori the degu
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My former classmates constantly seek for more of this "drug". Last year they managed to convince me that one spinning stomach-turning thing in the mall amusement park is awesome to ride. I was totally horrified as that awful thing turned us upside down and swung us around again and again... And later, when I thought about it, I realized that I'd like to ride that satan's invention again. I think that I might have turned into a psychopath with that old school extroverted company I sometimes find myself in.

    Load More Replies...
    Daria B
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd just be annoyed that someone is walking around disturbing while I'm trying to watch the film I f*cking paid for.

    CatShatBrix
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Best cosplay ever... *gasp* unless it wasn't...

    Charm Valenzuela
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    imagine that clown sitting right behind you and you could feel its breath in your neck

    Full Name
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd sit right next to him and do the yawn-stretch to get my arm around him and him if he comes here often.

    Jörg Zingler
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At one time one of this clowns will get shot :(

    Denise Stark
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yep. Sooner or later that dummy dressed up as a clown is going to meet up with someone who doesn't appreciate it and the clown will incur serious bodily harm, I totally agree with Jörg. Americans are in a violent mood. Crazy stuff is happening.

    Load More Replies...
    Yassin Haussler
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What the hell... if i was there i would have bolted out of the movie house and ask for my money back! However 10/10 would appreciate the experience xD

    Miklós Nagy
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least there was something scarry during this pg-13 horror.

    Load More Comments
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