Review of It (2017) by Jack P — 23 Sep 2017

Interesting story and jumpscares that work for once.

Overall, really good.

This review of It (2017) was written by Jack P on 23 Sep 2017.

It has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Dysfunctional N (14) on 27 Oct 2018

IT, bring a new look and better the original. The movie shook me and made me like this one a whole lot…

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