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It Chapter Two

film by Muschietti [2019]
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The film It Chapter Two (2019) is the second part of a two-part film adaptation of Stephen King's 1986 novel, It. The story is set in Derry, Maine, and follows a group of seven childhood friends who battle an evil, shape-shifting monster they call "It". This creature resurfaces every 27 years to prey on the town's inhabitants, primarily appearing as the terrifying clown Pennywise.1

The novel and films alternate between the children's first encounter with It in 1958 and their return as adults in 1985 to confront the monster once more. The narrative explores themes of childhood trauma and its lasting impact. Bill Skarsgård portrays Pennywise in both the 2017 and 2019 film adaptations.1

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