
Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’
Seen it?2021 | 126 min | Documentary, Horror
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for horror fans and the curious.
- The mood
- Scary, eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 2 hr 6 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Thirty-plus years after its release, the popular two-part miniseries "It" and its infamous villain Pennywise live on in the minds of horror fans around the world. This documentary captures not only the buzz the "It" saga generated in 1990 but also the lasting impact it has had on an entire generation and the horror genre at large. Several years in the making, the film features exclusive interviews with many of the cult classic's key players, from cast members Richard Thomas, Seth Green, and Tim Curry, who portrayed the notorious monster clown Pennywise, to director Tommy Lee Wallace and special effects makeup artist Bart Mixon. The documentary also boasts a wealth of archival material and never-before-seen footage.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Campopiano, Chris Griffiths
- Tim CurryHimself
- Seth GreenHimself
- Richard ThomasHimself
- Emily PerkinsHerself
- Dennis ChristopherHimself
- Tim ReidHimself
- Michael ColeHimself
- Brandon CraneHimself
- Ben HellerHimself
- Tommy Lee WallaceHimself
