Synopsis:
Based on the novel by Stephen King, IT brings the horror to life on television.
The Lucky Seven have finally found friendship and comradery in each other only to find out that they have all been visited by the same entity: a bizarre and terrifying clown named Pennywise. He can take on their deepest fears and as they begin to uncover the mystery behind these visits they discover that the clown is also responsible for the rash of murders in the area, including their leaders younger brother. They follow Pennywise deep into the sewers to kill the creature and seem to be successful.
27 years later the murders begin again. The group returns with help from the only member to remain in their small hometown. As their memories return they must face their deepest fears to fight IT again and this time hopefully rid the world and their lives from the haunting and dangerous presence.
General Information:
-Genre: Supernatural Horror
-Creator: based off IT by Stephen King
-Length: 192 minutes (original) or 187 minutes (DVD/Blue-Ray) split between two episodes
-Rating: TV-PG (episode 1), TV-14 (episode 2) (for mild nudity and sexual remarks, violence and gore, mild profanity, some alcohol and mild drug use, some intense scenes)
-Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video (rent or buy), iTunes, DVD, Blue-Ray, or find it at your local library (like I did!)
-Main Cast: Harry Anderson, Dennis Christopher, Richard Masur, Annette O’Toole, Tim Reid, John Ritter, Richard Thomas, Tim Curry
-Page of Reference in RPO: 62
Review (contains spoilers):
So…
*blinks*
That was…not remotely scary.
Its supposed to be…I think. Or at least I remember it being scary… but it was made for TV so maybe I am mistaken.
It could also be that I’m watching it 30 years out from its production.
And it was just…very tame. Sure there was blood and gore. The possessed fortune cookies were pretty cool. IT’s actual form was pretty well done. But as for scares. It fell quite flat.
I wouldn’t approved it for young children, but older kids would find this ok…at least by todays standards. Its campy and over the top (though Tim Curry’s performance was amazing as usual) with very few jump scares or creepy music.
Overall it was disappointing to watch as an adult. Even one who is terrified of clowns.
Rating:
(and only because Tim Curry does a great job as always)
For the review on IT by Stephen King:
For the review on IT: Chapter One: https://guntersgamesandgold.com/?p=512
For the review on IT: Chapter Two: https://guntersgamesandgold.com/?p=524
Gunters, Games, and Gold 
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Thank you! I’m a huge horror fan that always struggled with the idea that what was scary is not longer scary. It all has to do with perspective.
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