- Actors: Richard Thomas, Tim Reid, Annette O'Toole, Harry Anderson, Dennis Christopher
- Directors: Tommy Lee Wallace
- Writers: Tommy Lee Wallace, Lawrence D. Cohen, Stephen King
- Producers: Allen S. Epstein, Jim Green, Mark Bacino, Matthew O'Connor
- Language German
- Classification: Unrated (US MPAA rating. See details.)
- Run Time: 192 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (132 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00004RLLE
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Is there anything scarier than clowns? Of course not. And who knows scary better than Stephen King? You see where we're going. It puts a malevolent clown (given demented life by a powdered, red-nosed Tim Curry) front and center, as King's fat novel gets the TV-movie treatment. Even at three hours plus, the action is condensed, but an engaging Stand by Me vibe prevails for much of the running time. The seven main characters, as adolescents, conquered a force of pure evil in their Maine hometown. Now, the cackling Pennywise is back, and they must come home to fight him--or, should we say, It--again. Admitting the TV-movie trappings and sometimes hysterical performances, this is a genuinely gripping thriller. As so often with King, the basic idea (the bond formed during a childhood trauma) is clean and powerful, a lifeline anchored in reality that leads us to the supernatural. --Robert Horton
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
If there's one thing Stephen King knows how to do it's to reach into your childhood, find something you were frightened of, and then dangle it in front of you until you gibber!
Not all that keen on clowns? Me neither and thats really all you need to get the most out of this cheesy old telly 2 parter.
The best part is the first half where we see the kids in a small town terrorised out of their tiny boots by a quite simply horrific clown. Why? no idea and really it doesn't matter as the atmosphere is kept nice and chilly with the constant appearing of Pennywise the clown,in fact its worth the entrance price just for the scene where you just see his eyes staring out from a storm drain as he stands there holding a bunch of balloons. It goes a bit naff in the second half as the kids return as adults to face the evil in the town and be warned, if you read the book,this strays right off of whats in that hair raising read. but still, even so, Tim Curry's truly horrid clown abides in your mind as a constant reminder of exactly why most of us hate clowns.
Bit of a stingy release this one, the old region 1 has a commentary, this has nowt.
Not all that keen on clowns? Me neither and thats really all you need to get the most out of this cheesy old telly 2 parter.
The best part is the first half where we see the kids in a small town terrorised out of their tiny boots by a quite simply horrific clown. Why? no idea and really it doesn't matter as the atmosphere is kept nice and chilly with the constant appearing of Pennywise the clown,in fact its worth the entrance price just for the scene where you just see his eyes staring out from a storm drain as he stands there holding a bunch of balloons. It goes a bit naff in the second half as the kids return as adults to face the evil in the town and be warned, if you read the book,this strays right off of whats in that hair raising read. but still, even so, Tim Curry's truly horrid clown abides in your mind as a constant reminder of exactly why most of us hate clowns.
Bit of a stingy release this one, the old region 1 has a commentary, this has nowt.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
I was about 7 or 8 years old when I first watched this film, and I was absolutely petrefied by Pennywise the clown. I can say without a doubt that for at least five months after I watched it I would always put the plug in the bathroom sink, so that the blood could not get out (if you buy the film you will soon know what I am talking about)
Of course this film is not the greatest in the world, it was released straight onto VHS, that is never a good thing. However, it is entertaining and good to watch. The characters have a believable and endearing friendship, which I think is best relayed in the early footage when they were children growing up in Dairy. Although the film is far too long, and the first part is far better than the second, the film perpetuates everything I loved when I was a child. I would watch this film all of the time, even though it scared me half to death, just because it did just that, and even now when I hear that particular music which is played on the piano by little Georgie's mother just before he is killed by Pennywise, I still get shivers. What can I say, I must still have a little bit of my 8 year old self trapped inside.
Please don't be put off by other Stephen King adaptations, such as Pet Semetry, The Tommyknockers and Needful Things. IT is far better than that, just as long as you do not have the hope that this will be better than the book. How often can you ever say that the film was better than the book?
This is a great story of friendship more than anything else and should be watched just to see Tim Curry play Pennywise, as he is fantastic. Yes, Seth Green does play Richie as a child, which I was surprised about, as he is a bit different to his Buffy character Oz. If you hated clowns before you saw this film, you will truly fear them after it. Hope you enjoy.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Stephen King's IT is by far my favourite book. So when I got the DVD of IT I was very excited but at the same time also a little adamant about watching it, I worried that the film would be basically rubbish. I was not disapointed.
IT is a very good adaptation of the book, with some great acting such as Tim Curry is brilliant as Pennywise the clown, along with a great supporting cast. Even though the film is 3 hours long. (To be expected as the book is over a 1000 pages long) It does very well in maintaining the audiences attention, with masterful editing swapping from the "Losers" adult and childhood. And will often have the audience on the edge of their seats.
However dont expect to see an exact copy of the book put on screen, some bits from the book have been left out, such as for anyone who has read the book will know about the chapter were the kids are lost in the sewers and relise there is only won way of knowing how to get out. But it is uderstandble why certain bits were left out as there would be almost no possible way they would be allowed in the film ( I was surprised they were allowed in the book.) But i felt that some bits were changed when there was no need to such as a lack of screen time for Michael Cole who plays Henry Bowers, as I especially found his story of descent into madness gripping in the story. And people who have read the book my be a little dissapointed at the ending as it lacks the shock and suspense of the book.
Overall this is very good adaptation of the book and a brillant underated horror flick that is well worth the watch. Buy it, rent it. And if you enjoy the film I suggest you give the book ago, just be patient its a long read.
IT is a very good adaptation of the book, with some great acting such as Tim Curry is brilliant as Pennywise the clown, along with a great supporting cast. Even though the film is 3 hours long. (To be expected as the book is over a 1000 pages long) It does very well in maintaining the audiences attention, with masterful editing swapping from the "Losers" adult and childhood. And will often have the audience on the edge of their seats.
However dont expect to see an exact copy of the book put on screen, some bits from the book have been left out, such as for anyone who has read the book will know about the chapter were the kids are lost in the sewers and relise there is only won way of knowing how to get out. But it is uderstandble why certain bits were left out as there would be almost no possible way they would be allowed in the film ( I was surprised they were allowed in the book.) But i felt that some bits were changed when there was no need to such as a lack of screen time for Michael Cole who plays Henry Bowers, as I especially found his story of descent into madness gripping in the story. And people who have read the book my be a little dissapointed at the ending as it lacks the shock and suspense of the book.
Overall this is very good adaptation of the book and a brillant underated horror flick that is well worth the watch. Buy it, rent it. And if you enjoy the film I suggest you give the book ago, just be patient its a long read.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
IT's nothing special.
I hadn't read the book since ~1990, and hadn't seen the film since around ~1991, but had positive memories of both. Read more
Published 2 days ago by Calculon
Half the film!?
Amazing film but I've ordered the DVD twice off Amazon and it's only half the film.... Returned both copies.
Beware.
Beware.
Published 23 days ago by Cat I
It
This movie is twisted and disturbing to watch. I didn't like this and i would not recommend this to anyone. The movie was too wierd for me
Published 1 month ago by Don
A Classic!
I saw this movies years ago on tape, and needed to get it on DVD such a great movie so worth watching it.
Published 3 months ago by Sam
Terribly Overrated
This film has its moments. It is not the best of the Stephen King's Collection, But it isn't that bad as it has Horror and excitement. Read more
Published 4 months ago by gingahippie
dont bother
I don't often write reviews but...... I read 'IT' when it was first released and was hooked from page 1 - I still remember thinking every other page there is a shock. Read more
Published 6 months ago by C. Rao
Loser Club and the Pennywise Nightmare.
It (AKA: Stephen King's It) is directed by Tommy Lee Wallace who co-adapts the screenplay from the Stephen King novel of the same name with Lawrence D. Cohen. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Spike Owen
Childhood Fears
At 7 I first watched 'IT' and wasn't scared at all, I watched it once or twice a year until I was 13. At the age of 20, I just watched 'IT' again, and was terrified. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Rhian
Brillent Film Classic
This is a brillent Classic a good film about a killer clown a nice storyline a recommended buy the procduct arrived on time and in good condition
Published 11 months ago by Craig
Avoid watching if you don't want nightmares!
I have to say that I've seen 'The Exorcist' and all the other scary movies that were around when I was in my early teens, but this puppy REALLY unnerved me! Read more
Published 12 months ago by UK Movie Freak
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