The serious dramatic themes ring hollow, however, leaving only the paperback boogety boogety to justify the Oscar-bait running time.

The film depends - and succeeds - entirely on the strength of their performances, and for two hours that speed by all too quickly, it's not too much of a stretch to feel like we're on summer vacation with them.

It sticks with you to haunt and influence your nightmares!

It’s exciting to remember the reintroduction to Pennywise was not just brilliant, but an important piece of horror’s revival.