Horror Movie Marathon Day 9: It
In 1990, Tim Curry played a character that would go down in history as one of the most scary creatures of all time. 27 years later Bill Skarsgård would take up the mantel of Pennywise and put fear into a whole new generation of movie viewers. For the letter ‘I’, there was no other choice in my mind other than It: Chapter One.
Creepy clowns have always been something I’ve enjoyed in life and no one is creepier than Pennywise, an otherworldly being who shapeshifts into what scares you the most and feeds off your fears. The 2023 remake of the Stephen King novel holds tight to its roots and makes for a damn good time at the movies.
“Hello, Georgie!”
Bill is a young man whose little brother disappears mysteriously one day. In his personal hunt to find him, he is joined by his friends and other outcasts who together form “The Losers Club”. As they begin to unravel the mystery they come across details of a killer that seems to resurface every generation or so.
Enter Pennywise, The Dancing Clown. A supernatural shapeshifter who comes out of hibernation every 27 years to terrorize the people of Derry, Maine. Its one goal is to feed enough to last its next hibernation.
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This takes the Losers Club on an adventure that will test their friendships, break their bones, and possibly take their lives.
It: A Review
My partner and I went to see It in the theater, I was very excited. As a lifelong fan of Pennywise, this movie did not disappoint. Each kid was cast to perfection and Bill Skarsgård takes Pennywise to a whole new level of scary.
I will always respect Tim Curry’s more clown-ish take on the character, his piercing eyes are forever implanted in my brain, and I refuse to pick a favorite. I love them both and you can’t stop me! I have found myself going back over the years and rewatching this flick numerous times, not something I can say for It: Chapter Two sadly.
The character of Pennywise will live in my heart forever, always lurking, waiting to feed off my fears, and this version of the story is an absolute blast. If you haven’t seen it, and you’re looking for a fun scary flick for a late-night movie-fest, you absolutely cannot go wrong with It: Chapter One.
4 and a half skulls.
It: Chapter One is available to stream on MAX.
