“It” (2017) is a supernatural horror film directed by Andy Muschietti, based on the 1986 novel of the same name by Stephen King. The movie is set in the small town of Derry, Maine, and follows a group of children known as the “Losers’ Club” who are terrorized by a malevolent entity that takes the form of a clown named Pennywise, played by Bill Skarsgård.

The story begins with the disappearance of young Georgie Denbrough, which sets his older brother, Bill (Jaeden Lieberher), on a quest to find him. Bill and his friends—Ben (Jeremy Ray Taylor), Beverly (Sophia Lillis), Richie (Finn Wolfhard), Eddie (Jack Dylan Grazer), Mike (Chosen Jacobs), and Stan (Wyatt Oleff)—discover that they are all being hunted by Pennywise. They learn that this shape-shifting entity awakens every 27 years to feed on the town’s children.

As the Losers’ Club delves deeper into Derry’s dark history, they realize that Pennywise is linked to a series of historical tragedies and child disappearances. Together, they confront their own personal fears and band together to combat Pennywise, culminating in a terrifying showdown in the sewers beneath the town.

“It” (2017) is praised for its atmospheric tension, strong performances by its young cast, and Bill Skarsgård’s chilling portrayal of Pennywise. The film successfully combines horror elements with a coming-of-age story, capturing both the terror and the camaraderie of childhood.

The movie was both a critical and commercial success, leading to a sequel, “It Chapter Two” (2019), which continues the story with the Losers’ Club returning to Derry as adults to face Pennywise once again. “It” (2017) revitalized interest in Stephen King’s works and solidified its place as a modern horror classic.