Exceptional Adaptation

Rating: 10/10 (4 August 2019)

I remember it took me the entire summer of '87 to read Stephen King's chunky novel. It seemed equal parts Stand By Me and Dean Koontz's Phantoms to me at the time. The TV mini-series was very well done and seemed to go on to become iconic. So, when a theatrical remake was announced, I was wary. Turns out I had no reason to be.
This movie best encapsulates Stephen King's storytelling, childhood and fear itself. It's just beautiful. One of the greatest adaptations of his novels, ever.
Pennywise is a truly terrifying cinematic monster for the ages. I've seen way too many horror movies in my lifetime, so a lot of things bounce off me, movie wise. But just as King always intended, Pennywise is horrifying, creeps into your brain and under your skin to show you your worst fears in the most sinister ways. This story has been copied many times in many ways over the years, but here is the unfiltered original. The filmmakers really have done a great job.