C’mon Bucko, Don’t cha Wanna Balloon?

Screambox original documentary Pennywise: The Story of IT, an in-depth look at the 1990 horror miniseries based on Stephen King’s classic novel, is available now on Screambox and VOD platforms in the US.

More than three decades after its release, the IT miniseries and its iconic villain live on in the minds of horror fans around the world. Pennywise: The Story of IT captures not only the spark the IT saga created upon release but also the lasting impact it has had on an entire generation and the horror genre at large.

The film boasts exclusive interviews with many of the miniseries’ key players, including Pennywise himself, Tim Curry, cast members Richard Thomas, Seth Green, Tim Reid, and Emily Perkins, director Tommy Lee Wallace, writer Lawrence D. Cohen, special effects makeup artist Bart Mixon, and more.

Several years in the making, co-directors John Campopiano (Unearthed & Untold: The Path to Pet Sematary) and Christopher Griffiths (Leviathan: The Story of Hellraiser) uncovered a wealth of insight on the production, including rare archival materials  and never-before-seen footage.

With a running time of 2 hours, this insightful documentary clips along at a perfect pace, feeding you nugget after nugget of fascinating information on the making, release and legacy of this genre breaking classic. Tim Curry talking about how he made it easier for Tony Dakota to “act” scared as Georgie brought a wry smile to my face.

Back in 2018 the original Losers Club were reunited at Birmingham Horror Convention in the UK and I was lucky enough to be there, there are moments from that convention shown in the documentary, and if you look VERY carefully, you may even spot me in the background 😀

Enjoy Pennywise: The Story of IT with a 30-day free trial of Screambox, available on iOS, Android, Prime Video, YouTube TV, Comcast, and Screambox.com.

The UK release date and details are currently being finalised and I will bring you news of that when I get IT.