This movie really resonated with me as I was growing up. It’s remarkable because, even when I was a child, it didn't frighten me. There were these woods back in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, that my friends and I referred to as “stick land.” Deep within them stood this unsettling, deserted house, and we would pretend it was Penny Wise’s hideout. The unfortunate part is that we constantly ended up with lice from playing there…

I found myself pretty disappointed. Perhaps I’m partly to blame, since I read the novel beforehand and had preconceived notions—something I generally avoid doing. However, most of the shortcomings are due to Tommy Lee Wallace's film, which simply isn’t very good. It does boast an astonishing performance from Tim Curry, though, who is exceptional as the story’s main antagonist. Final rating:★★ - There were aspects …