Is Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’ easy watching?

Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’ violent?

Not especially. Less violent than 64% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’ scary?

Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Does Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’ end with hope?

About average. Almost exactly mid-range for a well-known film. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’ sad?

About average. Almost exactly mid-range for a well-known film. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’

Name: Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’
Genre: Documentary, Horror
Released: 2021
Duration: 126 min
Rating: 7.4
Cast: Tim Curry, Seth Green, Richard Thomas, Emily Perkins, Dennis Christopher

The making of a monster.

Directed by John Campopiano, Chris Griffiths

Produced by Dead Mouse Productions, Screambox

2021126 min7.4 / 10

A celebratory documentary that mines nostalgia and cultural impact, blending affectionate interviews with archival material to trace how a 1990 miniseries and its iconic villain shaped horror fandom.

Thirty-plus years after its release, the popular two-part miniseries "It" and its infamous villain Pennywise live on in the minds of horror fans around the world. This documentary captures not only the buzz the "It" saga generated in 1990 but also the lasting impact it has had on an entire generation and the horror genre at large. Several years in the making, the film features exclusive interviews with many of the cult classic's key players, from cast members Richard Thomas, Seth Green, and Tim Curry, who portrayed the notorious monster clown Pennywise, to director Tommy Lee Wallace and special effects makeup artist Bart Mixon. The documentary also boasts a wealth of archival material and never-before-seen footage.

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Documentary Horror

Questions people ask

Is Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’ easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.
Is Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’ violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
Is Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’ scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.
Does Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’ end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’ sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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