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Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’
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Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’

2021-10-15 · 126 min · ★ 7.4

Documentary · Horror

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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Directors
John Campopiano, Chris Griffiths
Production companies
Dead Mouse Productions, Screambox, Fuzz on the Lens Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Tim CurryTim CurryHimself
Seth GreenSeth GreenHimself
Richard ThomasRichard ThomasHimself
Emily PerkinsEmily PerkinsHerself
Dennis ChristopherDennis ChristopherHimself
Tim ReidTim ReidHimself
Michael ColeMichael ColeHimself
Brandon CraneBrandon CraneHimself
Ben HellerHimself
Tommy Lee WallaceTommy Lee WallaceHimself
Adam FaraizlAdam FaraizlHimself
Richard BellisHimself
Norman CabreraNorman CabreraHimself
Gene Warren Jr.Himself
Bart MixonHimself
Bret MixonHimself
Brent BakerHimself
Mark TillmanHimself
Richard MasurRichard MasurHimself

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