“Monsters are real, and ghosts are real too. They live inside us, and sometimes, they win.”
– Stephen King
Based on the classic, horror novel by Stephen King, the film adaptations of IT center around a close group of seven friends, known as the Losers Club, investigating the disappearance of George Denbrough, the leader’s little brother.
As the story unravels, the group slowly realizes Derry, Maine is not the quaint, small town it resembled, hosting a shape-shifting monster that feeds on fear. Already battling individual hardships, the Lucky Seven embark on a battle against evil, hoping to find Georgie and end the horrific, bloodstained reign of Pennywise.
Quick Facts
Novel
- The original novel cover, illustrated by Bob Giusti and Amy Hill.
- Published September 15, 1986
- The 22nd book published by King
- Approximately 1,138 pages
- Although positively received, controversy surrounds the novel due to dubious content
IT (miniseries)
- The miniseries cover, key art by ABC designers
- Broadcasted November 18 – 20, 1990
- Split into 2 major episodes, the IT (Miniseries) serves as one of the earliest adaptations of King’s work
- Pennywise was played by Tim Curry
Andrés Muschietti’s IT series
IT
- The 2017 film cover, key art designer unknown (possibly within Warner Bros.)
- Released September 6, 2017
- Deviates from the novel (which takes place in the 60s) by changing the setting to the 80s
- Pennywise was portrayed by Bill Skarsgård
IT: Chapter 2
- The 2019 film cover, key art designer unknown (possibly within Warner Bros.)
- Released September 6, 2019
- As the sequel in the series, IT: Chapter 2 takes place in 2016, focusing on the adult versions of the characters
- Bill Skarsgård reprised his role as Pennywise
IT: Welcome to Derry
- The 2025 teaser cover, key art designer unknown (possibly within HBO)
- Set to release 2025, with no specified date
- Serves as the prequel to IT and IT: Chapter 2, taking place during the 60s
- Pennywise will once again be played by Bill Skarsgård