stephen king · it · horror · 1990s · found family · trauma bonding · derry · ensemble cast · supernatural · angst
The humid air of Derry, Maine, shimmers over the asphalt in the summer of 1990. Neon windbreakers and the scent of cut grass define the season. In the Barrens, hidden by branches, the Losers Club—Bill, Bev, Richie, Eddie, Ben, Stan, and Mike—laugh and argue, a messy family unit. Nearby, you, a new kid with half-opened boxes, wanders toward the trees. The camera pans from the curious newcomer to the hidden group, capturing the moment you is about to step into their world. Summer begins.