Pennywise: The Story of It
2021 · Movie · 126 min · ★ 7.4 · 95% critics
Decades after a beloved horror miniseries first aired, this documentary looks back at the excitement it sparked and why its terrifying clown still resonates with fans. Through interviews, archival material, and rare footage, it explores the story’s lasting influence on a generation and the horror genre.
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Details
- Original title
- Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’
- Years
- 2021
- Release date
- 2021-10-15
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 126 min
- Critic score
- 95/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.4/10 (39 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you like horror history, behind-the-scenes stories, and nostalgia for a classic TV event; Not for you if you want a straightforward scare-fest or minimal commentary, like in Eli Roth's History of Horror.
Pros: lots of interviews; rare archival footage; strong nostalgia | Cons: focused on one title; more talk than scares; best for fans
Cast & crew
Tim Curry
as Himself
Seth Green
as Himself
Richard Thomas
as Himself
Emily Perkins
as Herself
Dennis Christopher
as Himself
Tim Reid
as Himself
Michael Cole
as Himself
Brandon Crane
as Himself
- BH
Ben Heller
as Himself
Tommy Lee Wallace
as Himself
Directed by John Campopiano, Chris Griffiths