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Pennywise Unmasked: From King’s Dark Clown to Halloween Icon
This episode traces how Stephen King’s 1986 novel introduced Pennywise, the shape‑shifting clown that would become a cultural touchstone. We examine its cinematic adaptations, merchandising boom, social media influence, and how the character reflects shifting fears in modern Halloween celebrations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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