It 1990
“The Master of Horror unleashes everything you were ever afraid of.”
What is It?
It, also known as Stephen King's IT, is a 1990 ABC two-part psychological horror drama miniseries. Directed by Tommy Lee Wallace and adapted by Lawrence D.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1990
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 2
- Runtime
- 90 minutes
- First aired
- Nov 18, 1990
- Last aired
- Nov 20, 1990
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- ABC
- Genres
- Mystery, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
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Overview
It, also known as Stephen King's IT, is a 1990 ABC two-part psychological horror drama miniseries. Directed by Tommy Lee Wallace and adapted by Lawrence D. Cohen, the production is based on the 1986 novel by Stephen King. The story explores the experiences of seven outcasts known as the Losers' Club. In the 1960s, these children encounter a predatory monster that possesses the ability to transform into its prey's worst fears. This ancient, shape-shifting alien frequently poses as a child-killing clown to terrorize the group, who must also contend with the challenges of bullies and abusive parents. The narrative follows the friends as they discover the creature's presence through a trail of disappearances in their hometown. Thirty years after their initial conflict, the members of the Losers' Club reunite as adults to stop the demon once and for all. The miniseries features performances by actors including Richard Thomas, Tim Reid, Annette O'Toole, and Harry Anderson, presenting the story across two distinct time periods within a single production.
Should you watch it?
“Seven outcasts reunite as adults to confront a shape-shifting entity that terrorized their childhood.”
- strong ensemble dynamic
- iconic antagonist performance
- pacing shifts between timelines
- dated special effects
Watch it if you enjoy supernatural thrillers centered on childhood trauma and lifelong bonds.
This production contains depictions of child endangerment and psychological horror themes.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 2 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Part One Nov 18, 1990
- E2 Part Two Nov 20, 1990
Frequently asked questions
Is this a feature film or a series?
It is a television miniseries.
Who is the main antagonist?
The antagonist is an ancient shape-shifting alien that frequently appears as a clown.
What is the group of children called?
They refer to themselves as The Losers Club.
When does the story take place?
The narrative spans two time periods, beginning in 1960 and continuing thirty years later.
What is the primary conflict?
The characters must confront the creature in their hometown to end its cycle of violence.