IT: Welcome to Derry episode 4 ends with a throwback to the movies
In the latest episode of *IT: Welcome to Derry*, fans are treated to a wealth of Easter eggs and connections to Stephen King’s iconic universe, particularly in the thought-provoking conclusion of Episode 4. This episode delves deep into the origins of the terrifying Pennywise, as we follow Dick Hallorann, portrayed by Chris Chalk, who explores the mind of local tribe member Taniel (Joshua Odjick). Through a series of haunting revelations, we learn about the creature referred to by Native Americans in Derry as “the Galloo.” Taniel recounts a poignant tale of how his ancestors discovered the monster’s cave and devised a plan not to kill it but to contain it. They buried 13 sacred shards of the Galloo’s old bindings deep within the earth, marking their locations with fire to protect their community from the lurking terror.
As the episode unfolds, Hallorann’s quest leads him to seek the location of these protective pillars, which the military believes could be instrumental in combating the Galloo. Taniel instructs him to follow the tunnels beneath an old well. However, the episode concludes with a striking image of a house that many viewers will find hauntingly familiar. This ramshackle structure is revealed to be the well house, also known as the House on Neibolt Street, a pivotal location in both King’s original novel and Andy Muschietti’s film adaptations. This house conceals the well that connects to the sewers where Pennywise lurks, bridging the gap between the new series and the beloved stories that fans cherish.
The visual nod to the House on Neibolt Street not only serves as a clever Easter egg but also sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Derry’s dark history in the upcoming episodes. With new episodes of *IT: Welcome to Derry* premiering every Sunday at 9 p.m. ET on HBO and HBO Max, viewers are left eagerly anticipating how the series will intertwine past and present, and how these connections will enrich the lore of one of horror’s most enduring narratives. As the story progresses, fans are reminded of the intricate web of history that surrounds Derry, making each revelation feel like a thrilling trip down memory lane.
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There are so many
Easter eggs
and crossovers in
IT: Welcome to Derry
that it can sometimes be tricky to remember
where
you remember something from.
The end of episode 4 is a bit like that, giving us a final shot of a house that looks incredibly familiar.
But where do we know it from, and what’s the significance? Let’s unpack it.
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How does episode 4 end?
Episode 4 gives us in insight into Pennywise’s origin story, with Dick Hallorann (Chris Chalk) delving into the mind of local tribe member Taniel (Joshua Odjick) and learning the history of the monster that Native Americans in Derry refer to as “the Galloo.”
“They found the cave and broke off shards of the ancient star the Galloo had arrived in,” says Taniel. “A plan was formed — not to kill it, but to cage it. They would used the shards of its old bindings, the only thing the Galloo feared, to keep our people safe again. The children circled the western wood, which had been the monster’s hunting ground for so long, and they buried 13 sacred shards deep into the earth. Over each stone they lit a fire to mark its place, a line the Galloo could not cross. Our people made a sacred promise to guard the pillars and keep their places secret so that the monster that’s trapped inside could never break free.”
At this point, Hallorann appears in young Taniel’s memories to speak to him directly, asking him where the pillars — which the military believes they can use against the monster — can be found.
“Follow the tunnels under the old well, and you’ll find the pillars,” Taniel says. But it’s not a well we see next; it’s a house.
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Why does that house look familiar?
The ramshackle house at the end of the episode looks familiar, and not just because an image of it shows up in
IT: Welcome to Derry
‘s
opening credits
. This is the well house, also known as the House on Neibolt Street, that appears in both the novel and Andy Muschietti’s movies. It’s a key location in the story, concealing a well that leads directly down into the sewers where the creature awaits.
Looks like we may be due a trip down memory lane in episode 5.
New episodes of
IT: Welcome to Derry
premiere Sundays at 9 p.m. ET on HBO and HBO Max
.
