It 

In 1960, seven pre-teen outcasts fight an evil demon who poses as a child-killing clown. Thirty years later, they reunite to stop the demon once and for all when it returns to their hometown.

Stars:

Richard Thomas, Tim Reid, Annette O'Toole

Won 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 2 wins & 2 nominations.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Harry Anderson	...	Richie Tozier 2 episodes, 1990
Dennis Christopher	...	Eddie Kaspbrak 2 episodes, 1990
Richard Masur	...	Stanley Uris 2 episodes, 1990
Annette O'Toole	...	Beverly Marsh 2 episodes, 1990
Tim Reid	...	Mike Hanlon 2 episodes, 1990
John Ritter	...	Ben Hanscom 2 episodes, 1990
Richard Thomas	...	Bill Denbrough 2 episodes, 1990
Tim Curry	...	Pennywise 2 episodes, 1990
Jonathan Brandis	...	Bill Denbrough - Age 12 / ... 2 episodes, 1990
Brandon Crane	...	Ben Hanscom - Age 12 / ... 2 episodes, 1990
Adam Faraizl	...	Eddie Kaspbrak - Age 12 / ... 2 episodes, 1990
Seth Green	...	Richie Tozier - Age 12 2 episodes, 1990
Ben Heller	...	Stanley Uris - Age 12 / ... 2 episodes, 1990
Emily Perkins	...	Beverly Marsh - Age 12 / ... 2 episodes, 1990
Marlon Taylor	...	Mike Hanlon - Age 12 / ... 2 episodes, 1990
Olivia Hussey	...	Audra Denbrough 2 episodes, 1990
Sheila Moore	...	Mrs. Kaspbrak 2 episodes, 1990
Jarred Blancard	...	Henry Bowers - Age 14 2 episodes, 1990
Chris Eastman	...	Belch 2 episodes, 1990
Gabe Khouth	...	Patrick Hocksetter / ... 2 episodes, 1990
Michael Ryan	...	Tom Rogan 2 episodes, 1990
Venus Terzo	...	Cyndi 2 episodes, 1990
Frank C. Turner	...	Al Marsh 2 episodes, 1990
Caitlin Hicks	...	Patti Uris 2 episodes, 1990
Tony Dakota	...	Georgie Denbrough 2 episodes, 1990
Steven Hilton	...	Mr. Denbrough 2 episodes, 1990
Sheelah Megill	...	Sharon Denbrough 2 episodes, 1990
Chelan Simmons	...	Laurie Anne Winterbarger 2 episodes, 1990
Merrilyn Gann	...	Mrs. Winterbarger 2 episodes, 1990
Susan Astley	...	Aunt Jean 2 episodes, 1990
Claire Vardiel	...	Arlene Hanscom 2 episodes, 1990
Garry Chalk	...	Coach 2 episodes, 1990
Terence Kelly	...	Officer Nell 2 episodes, 1990
Donna Peerless	...	Miss Douglas 2 episodes, 1990
Steve Makaj	...	Ben's Father 2 episodes, 1990

Storyline

In 1960, a group of social outcasts who are bullied by a gang of greasers led by Henry Bowers are also tormented by an evil demon who can shape-shift into a clown and feed on children's fears and kill them. After defeating the demonic clown as kids, it resurfaces 30 years later and they must finish it off as adults once again.

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Plot Keywords:

clown | giant spiderweb | giant spider | villain | nerd | 

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Taglines:

The Master of Horror unleashes everything you were ever afraid of.

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Genres:

Drama | Horror | Mystery | Thriller

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Certificate:

TV-14

Details

Country:

USA Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 November 1990 (USA)

Also Known As:

Stephen King's It

Filming Locations:

417 Heatley Ave Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Green/Epstein Productions,Konigsberg/Sanitsky Company,Lorimar Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

192 min 187 min (DVD)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Stephen King allowed a lot of flexibility when it came to rewriting much of the novel.

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Goofs

When Stan and Richie are in the lunchroom and the meet Henry Bowers, the food and the glass in Richies tray changes position.

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Quotes

Arlene Hanscom: We'll have a home of our own one day, Benny, I promise.
Young Ben: I know, Mama.
Arlene Hanscom: Benny, as long as we're guests in this house, I need you to help me.
Young Ben: They wouldn't treat us like this if Daddy were still alive.
Arlene Hanscom: I need you to come inside now and apologize.
Young Ben: Apologize? But he was...
Arlene Hanscom: Benny, you must.
Young Ben: I hate it here! I hate it here!
[Climbs onto his bicycle]
Arlene Hanscom: Benny! Benny!

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Crazy Credits

During the opening credits, we see pictures of the "Lucky Seven" from their childhood like in a photo album. The final photo of the Paramount cinema segues into the actual one in Derry. The camera pulls back from the title IT, and it turns from white to red. In Pt 2, the final photo of a hotel segues into the one the "Lucky Seven" are staying at. At the end of both parts, Pennywise's laugh is heard.

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Alternate Versions

The following cuts have been made on the 2002 DVD.

• Part 2 starts with Bill arriving at the Derry cemetery. This completely cuts out his conversation with the woman at the hotel checkout desk, along with the opening credits.

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Connections

Referenced in I Am Not a Serial Killer (2016)

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Soundtracks

Fur Elise
Written by Ludwig van Beethoven

User Reviews

Extremely long but worthwhile horror yarn.

Many critics have complained that Stephen King's It is an overlong film. However, considering that the book upon which it is based takes over 1,000 pages to tell its story, it is hardly surprising that the film version needs so much running time to cram in all the twists and turns. Besides, the three hour running time goes by quickly because the film is briskly paced and full of engaging incidents. Also, the depth of the story allows to us to really get into the minds of the characters, which is a rare thing indeed in a horror film, since usually the characters are hilariously shallow.

The story unfolds like a two part mini-series (which is, I believe, what the film was originally meangt to be). In the first half, a bunch of seven kids in a small town realise that recent child killings are not the work of a murderer, but are attributable to a monster which awakes every thirty years. They track it down and very nearly kill it, but it just manages to escape. Thirty years later, the seven are all grown up, but they re-unite to seek out the monster when it once more awakens for its regular killing spree.

The acting is very goood, especially John Ritter as a successful architect and Tim Curry as the terrifying Pennywise the Clown. There are some spooky moments, but nothing that I would describe as absolutely horrifying. This is an unusually deep and detailed horror film, well worth seeing.