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Creating the Nightmare Creatures of IT: Welcome to Derry with Ben King
26 minutes Posted Jun 4, 2026 at 10:00 am.
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On this episode of Filmmaker Mixer, Ben King takes us inside the creation some of the most ambitious sequences from IT: Welcome to Derry. From meteor impacts to terrifying creature transformations, Ben breaks down the technical and creative process behind bringing horror to life on screen.We discuss the undead moose attack sequence, designing fear through visual effects, and how the series explores themes through horror imagery. Filmmakers, VFX artists, horror fans, and indie creators will learn about creature design, cinematic storytelling, practical vs. digital effects, and how high-end television horror sequences actually get made.