By all accounts Bill Skarsgård plays a pretty mean Pennywise, but there is also an actual horror icon in the film, hidden (as often) under many layers of make-up: Spanish actor Javier Botet.
You've probably seen Javier several times already without knowing it, as he's a kind of living, breathing 'special effect'. Afflicted with a rare genetic syndrome, he is almost freakishly thin, with very long limbs. He's also a contortionist, a talent which allows him to fit into even the most impossible of costumes. Chances are you may have mistaken him for a cgi-effect in some of his roles.
Apart from that he's also a damn good 'regular' actor, one with a mean comedic streak when needed. Therefore, he is the focus of our feature this week. What is your favorite performance by Javier? And was he actually recognizable or a scary monster? Chime in, in the comments below!
(Photo by Monica Ochoa, taken from IMDb website)