Documentary About Stephen King’s Scariest Villain is Now Free and “Absolute treat for any King fan.”
Not long after it premiered, the 1990 ABC miniseries It became a cultural touchstone. Some discovered the property when it aired, while others came across it later via home video. The two-part presentation chilled us to our core, leaving many of us terrified of clowns for years to come. When a presentation resonates like that, it’s particularly compelling to get the chance to take a deep dive into the creative process and the cultural impact. As it happens, there is a documentary called Pennywise: The Story of It that offers viewers the chance to go behind the scenes of the production and learn about the project from those who lived it. Oh, and did we mention that the film, which is a Screambox original presentation, is available to stream on Tubi?
John Campopiano and Christopher Griffiths co-directed this project, and each also takes a producer credit. The film features interviews with co-writer and director Tommy Lee Wallace, as well as co-writer Lawrence D. Cohen and multiple cast members, including Tim Curry and Seth Green.
If you’re hoping to see Stephen King in the documentary, you will, but probably not in the way you’re expecting. The bestselling author only appears via archival interviews. That’s a bit of a bummer, but it’s nice that the filmmakers were able to include the author in some capacity.
The doc delves into the production process as well as the cultural implications, including the uptick in coulrophobia that followed the film’s release.
This is a compelling presentation for sure. Our Josh Korngut ranked the film as one of his favorite releases of 2022, saying: “Pennywise: The Story of It is a labour of love and an absolute treat for any King fan.”
Korngut is far from alone in his appreciation. With seven reviews counted to date, the film has a 100% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Of the critics who weighed in, some praised the comprehensive nature of the doc, and others said they connected with the way those profiled held absolutely nothing back.
Well, there you have it, dear reader, the critically acclaimed documentary Pennywise: The Story of It is available to stream on Tubi. If you count yourself a fan of the beloved ABC miniseries, be sure to act quickly. Tubi frequently updates its lineup, so this particular title may be available today and gone tomorrow.
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