One of the best films of the year!

Rating: 9/10 (10 September 2017)

I'm not huge on horror films, and have only been exposed to classics like Scream, and Alien, however when the first trailer for IT dropped, something about it intrigued me. I have never seen the original miniseries so I have nothing to compare it to, so this was really my first killer clown experience. This film is absolutely amazing, and presents not only terrifying scares, but also a surprising amount of both heart and humour. The cast of children exhibited stellar performances, and Bill Skarsgård's portrayal of Pennywise sent shivers down my spine. Tension is captured excellently, through both the music and screen, and the gore adds to a very disturbing yet somehow enjoyable experience. All characters are explored to a great depth, and even the less focused on characters had stand out moments. I am glad I saw this on opening day, and will definitely be added to my Blu-Ray collection. This may possibly be one of my favourite films ever! Absolutely outstanding!