Movie-TV. Reviews. IT. Welcome to Derry.

When I first switched this on, I was dubious because I found IT Movies a bit boring. With the usual killings ect but I was pleasantly surprised by how devlish this series is and how well it has been thought out.

It’s the usual Kids being murdered by an evil clown but this series goes back to the very beginning and the creation of pennywise. I have only watched one episode and I think I am hooked. The special effects are sweet and it doesn’t look too much full of CGI.

Stephen King’s “It” plunges viewers into the unsettling world of Derry, Maine, a town plagued by a malevolent, ancient entity that manifests primarily as Pennywise the Dancing Clown. The narrative masterfully weaves between two distinct timelines: the summer of 1958 (or 1989 in the modern adaptations) when a group of outcast children, dubbed the Losers’ Club, first confront the creature, and then again 27 years later when the now-adult Losers must return to Derry to fulfill their childhood vow and vanquish It once and for all. This dual timeline structure is crucial, allowing King to explore themes of childhood trauma, memory, and the enduring bonds of friendship that transcend time and distance. Derry itself becomes almost a character, a town with a dark secret, subtly complicit in the horrors that unfold within its borders.

The essence of “It” lies not just in its terrifying monster, but in its profound exploration of fear itself. Pennywise thrives on fear, morphing into the specific phobias of its victims, making the creature deeply personal and psychologically tormenting. For the young Losers’ Club—Bill, Beverly, Ben, Richie, Eddie, Mike, and Stan—their battles with Pennywise are also battles against their own personal demons: bullies, abusive parents, and the anxieties of growing up. Their collective strength, forged in shared vulnerability and camaraderie, is the only weapon that proves effective against It, highlighting the story’s underlying message about the power of unity and courage in the face of overwhelming terror.

“It” stands as a cornerstone of horror literature and its various film and television adaptations have cemented its place in popular culture, terrifying generations with its iconic clown. Beyond the jump scares and grotesque manifestations, the story resonates because it taps into universal childhood experiences – the feeling of being an outsider, the intensity of first friendships, and the loss of innocence. Derry, Maine, with its seemingly idyllic facade masking unspeakable evil, serves as the perfect backdrop for this epic tale of good versus evil, memory versus denial, and the enduring fight to overcome the fears that haunt us most deeply.

Give it a go, I think you will like it…