Readers ofStephen Kings 1983 novel will know the answer, and Entertainment Weekly has the exclusive details.
Lets discuss below the break, as spoiler protection for those still waiting to see the film.
We have more things in the book than I think the original movie did, Widmyer revealed.
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We even have the Wendigo.
The Wendigo is in the movie!
So, what exactly is the Wendigo?
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As he passes through Little God Swamp, standing amongst the trees is …something.
Then the mist closes around the shape.
Youre gonna see it in the distance.
But youre notreallyever gonna see it, Widymer told EW.
Its a really subjective moment.
Jud tells Louis the native people were the first to discover the ancient resurrection ground.
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They feared that place, the old man says.Theres something up there.
Something that dates way back.
Those woods belong to something else.
Something … that brings things back.
The Wendigo isa folktale originating from Northeastern tribesthat share the Algonquin language.
Even during the making of the new movie, the creature was an alluring topic.
So, who is saying that anyway?
Laurence asked the older actor during a break in filming.
