Based on the idea of a creepy clown who lures children away from safety, after which they are never seen again, this movie might explain why so many people suffer from a fear of clowns.
The sewer-swelling monster plays on the fears of its victims to incite an extreme level of terror.
“It” was originally aired as a horror miniseries which is the reason for its almost three hour-long running time.
The classic opening scene depicts a small boy being coaxed towards a sewer drain by “Pennywise the Dancing Clown” who promises him gifts and treats.
After brutally killing the boy in front of his brother, the evil clown then turns his attention to the rest of the town’s children. The children form a group known as “The Losers Club” which is a reference to their position as social outcasts. They make a pact to destroy the clown and free themselves of his evil torments.
Will any of the town’s children ever be safe again?
There is only one way to find out, and that is to face up to the scariness of this movie and watch it all the way through.