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EPISODE · Jun 8, 2026 · 21 MIN

In ‘IT: Welcome to Derry,’ Esther Sokolow balances terror and empathy on a knife’s edge

from Awards Heaven Podcast · host robertlicuria

The acclaimed editor joins me to talk about shaping the show’s emotional core, orchestrating the devastating theater massacre, and why horror only works when you care about the characters. If you enjoyed this interview, hit subscribe, leave a comment, and share your thoughts. I’d love to know what you think. Stay tuned for more conversations and new episodes of the podcast, where we go deeper into the stories shaping film, television and the people who bring them to life.

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