IT (2017) is a horror film based on the 1986 novel by Stephen King and directed by Andy Muschietti. The movie was released in 2017 and follows the story of a group of children known as The Losers’ Club who face an evil supernatural entity that appears in the form of a clown called Pennywise.
The story is set in the small town of Derry, Maine, where children mysteriously go missing. Pennywise feeds on fear and uses the deepest fears of his victims to terrorize them. Beyond its horror elements, IT (2017) also highlights themes of friendship, courage, trauma, and the power of unity in overcoming fear.
The film became one of the most successful horror movies of its time and received praise for its storytelling, performances, and terrifying atmosphere.