The first episode of ‘Welcome to Derry’ was intensely scary and violent, and the finale was even more so. It ended with a shocking and bloody scene, making it clear that no character is safe in this Stephen King adaptation. The second episode introduces the show’s opening credits, which are notably strange and unsettling.
The opening credits start with cheerful cartoon kids, but don’t be fooled – it’s a trick to catch you off guard. They quickly become unsettling, showing Pennywise frightening children with their deepest fears, violent images, and glimpses of Derry’s troubled history.
The cheerful 1960s animation is paired with the song “A Smile and a Ribbon” by the short-lived musical duo, Patience and Prudence. However, the lyrics have a strangely unsettling quality. It creates a chilling feeling, much like their other song “Tiptoe Through the Tulips,” or even “Tonight You Belong to Me.”
As a film buff, I always pick up on little details, and this song really struck me. It’s about a girl putting on a brave face, singing about being happy even when she’s hurting – symbolized by that ribbon in her hair. Considering what’s happening in the show, it felt like a perfect echo of Lilly and her friends, who are constantly forced to act like everything’s okay when it’s clearly not. Honestly, it even gave me chills thinking it could be a subtle nod to Pennywise’s unsettling, fake smile – that creepy mask of happiness hiding something truly terrifying.
Easter Eggs in the Welcome to Derry Opening Credits
As a big Stephen King fan, I noticed more than just Pennywise and the red balloon during the credits! If you look closely, you can spot some really cool references to his book IT, including a few famous locations. It’s fun to see all the little details they included.
The first Easter egg appears at the start of the credits: it’s the famous Paul Bunyan statue from Derry, Maine. This statue is featured as one of Pennywise’s frightening forms in IT: Chapter Two and also makes an appearance in the series itself. Another notable location is Juniper Hill Asylum, where Lilly is sent after her father dies and later returns to in the second episode. This unsettling place is frequently mentioned in Welcome to Derry, and it also appears in many other stories by Stephen King.
Right after the creepy Jupiter Hill, we’re taken to the Well House on Niebolt Street – that’s where ‘IT’ hangs out, and yep, there he is, staring out with those unsettling red eyes. Then things get really intense with a sudden, brutal shooting. It felt like a nod to the infamous 1930s gunfight between the Bradley gang and a local posse, which the book details. Given that this season of Welcome to Derry is playing with timelines, I’m guessing we’ll get a deeper dive into that historical event next season.
The end credits briefly show a disturbing scene from the 1908 Kitchener Ironworks fire, an event mentioned in the first film. This tragic incident, caused by Pennywise, resulted in the deaths of 104 people. The imagery is shocking, depicting children screaming amidst flames and bodies being thrown through the air.
The opening sequence ends with a title card designed like an old-fashioned postcard, creating a slightly eerie feeling. Now that Lilly has returned to Juniper Hill and Pennywise continues to terrorize the town, viewers are left wondering what will happen next. The third episode will be available on HBO Max November 9th.
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2025-10-31 11:33