More Heart than Scare - Movie must

Rating: 7/10 (17 September 2017)

I am not a scary/horror movie buff or even fan at that matter. The last scary movie I saw in was "The Ring" and I was only in the seat for the opening act then called my mom to come get me. Flash forward.
I had to see 'IT" (2017). From the first trailer, I was hooked. It is the CLASSIC horror flick revamped beautifully by Andrés Muschietti! I know and love the story of Pennywise and think the film covered his haunting backstory well. The young teen team up was hilarious to watch interact and conquer. That is where the HEART came in. I thought the movie was structured more like a coming of age film. I actually enjoyed the real-life terror of the town's seduction to Pennywise more than the audio queued jump scares. The C or D story about how the adults of the town live in a fog due to Pennywise's historic rule was my favorite aspect of the film. Still thinking that over.
From one "scaredy-cat" to the next -- if you can handle the first crazy horror moment you are golden. Great theater movie. Enjoy!