GRADE: 6.5
In the summer of 1989, a group of bullied kids band together to destroy a shape-shifting monster, which disguises itself as a clown and preys on the children of Derry, their small Maine town.
Director: Andy Muschietti
Country: Canada | USA
THOUGHTS:
It’s certainly a big step up from the 80s tv movie, with improved acting and creepier visuals. But the story remains inherently silly and lightweight.