Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’

Chris Griffiths
2021-10-15

The making of a monster.
7.6
126 min

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.

Cast

Name Character Team
Tim Curry Himself Unowned
Seth Green Himself Unowned
Richard Thomas Himself Unowned
Emily Perkins Herself Unowned
Dennis Christopher Himself Unowned
Tim Reid Himself Unowned
Michael Cole Himself Unowned
Brandon Crane Himself Unowned
Ben Heller Himself Unowned
Tommy Lee Wallace Himself Unowned
Adam Faraizl Himself Unowned
Richard Bellis Himself Unowned
Norman Cabrera Himself Unowned
Gene Warren Jr. Himself Unowned
Bart Mixon Himself Unowned
Bret Mixon Himself Unowned
Brent Baker Himself Unowned
Mark Tillman Himself Unowned
Richard Masur Himself Unowned