Pennywise: The Story of IT

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Pennywise: The Story of IT

Released Jul 8, 2022

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This in-depth look at the 1990 mini-series based on Stephen King's iconic novel features interviews with many of the cult classic's key players, including director Tommy Lee Wallace and cast members Seth Green, Richard Thomas, and Tim Curry, who portrayed the notorious monster clown, Pennywise.

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Ygraine Hackett-Cantabrana

The Geek Show (UK)

Essential viewing not only for fans of Stephen King, but also for genre film fans and aspiring filmmakers as the documentary offers an insight into the process undertaken to transform the story from page to screen

Jul 9, 2024

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Paul Klein

FILMHOUNDS Magazine

The ace in the hole though is Tim Curry, who for years has remains surprisingly reticent to discuss this of all his work. Here he recounts how he fought for a minimal amount of make-up to allow his performance to take over.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 5, 2024

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Jason Delgado

Film Threat

An essential companion piece for fans.

Rated: 7/10

Oct 25, 2022

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Benjamin Gummery

Indie Mac User

...a must-watch for fans of the mini series but also has a wider appeal for those interested in the ‘behind-the-scenes’ and process of TV & Film.

Rated: 5/5

Oct 23, 2022

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Niall Browne

Movies in Focus

If you have an interest in any incarnation of Stephen King’s It, then I highly recommend Pennywise: The Story Of It. It’s a great look at the making of the iconic 1990 TV miniseries.

Rated: 4/5

Oct 2, 2022

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Robert Martin

Starburst

... There’s nothing exciting or unusual about the telling of the story - it’s a very standard documentary indeed. It’s the subject matter only which keeps the interest and that’ in itself is fascinating.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 29, 2022

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Jeffery F

A really solid documentary, comparable to Never Sleep Again

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/10/24

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Audience Member

Unbelievably impressive documentary. I was overjoyed to see ALL the original cast characters participate and explain their experiences. Seeing every actor all these years later was special. Behind the scenes step by step visuals and narration was so appreciated. Thank you to all the creators of this. This miniseries was a very large part of my teen years, and being a massive Stephen King and Pennywise fan, it means so much to me. Great job!!.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/02/23

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Procke C

Really fun and informative. I'm still surprised at how many people involved with the miniseries came back to talk about it in this doc. Big recommend.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/29/23

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Salman H

Pennwise the story of it a brilliant document ary for the fan of it

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/21/23

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ThaMago

Fun to know more about IT

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/25/23

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Valerii Ege D

Pennywise: The Story of IT is a long-awaited documentary about Derry and its residents. IT is one of my scariest movies ever. I always wanted to know the behind of its story. At last, I know everything.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

12/12/22

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Synopsis

This in-depth look at the 1990 mini-series based on Stephen King's iconic novel features interviews with many of the cult classic's key players, including director Tommy Lee Wallace and cast members Seth Green, Richard Thomas, and Tim Curry, who portrayed the notorious monster clown, Pennywise.

Director: John Campopiano, Chris Griffiths
Producer: Gary Smart, Adam Evans, John Campopiano, Chris Griffiths, Hank Starrs, Michael Leavy
Screenwriter: John Campopiano, Gary Smart
Distributor: Cinedigm
Production Co: Dead Mouse Productions, Fuzz on the Lens Productions
Genre: Documentary, Horror
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 8, 2022, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 26, 2022
Runtime: 2h 6m

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