Stephen King's It (1990) | A MFBM Review

Stephen King's It (1990) | A MFBM Review

Author: New Wave Nerds Network October 18, 2025 Duration: 1:03:34

This week, Brennan and Tory are back to take a look at the classic TV Mini Series adaptation of IT!

In IT, in 1960, seven pre-teen outcasts fight an evil demon who poses as a child-killing clown. Thirty years later, they reunite to stop the demon once and for all when it returns to their hometown.

The series is directed by Tommy Lee Wallace, with teleplays by Tommy Lee Wallace and Lawrence D. Cohen. It stars Harry Anderson, Dennis Christopher, Richard Masur, Annette O'Toole, Tim Reid, John Ritter, Richard Thomas, and Tim Curry.

Stephen King's It is currently available to rent on Prime Video!

For another review of a classic movie, check out our review of the original Tron!

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