Review of It (2017) by Mad M — 27 Dec 2017

The remake is entertaining and fresher, but it didn't add much in the way of substance.

This review of It (2017) was written by Mad M on 27 Dec 2017.

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Review of It (2017) by Mad M — 27 Dec 2017

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The glib affirmation of rape culture provides more underlying horror than viewers may bargain for…

A film that needed some subtlety, but then again Iâ(TM)m not into modern horror so take whatever I say with a grain of salt (or ignore this…

Also this titillating tale of cautionary kiddie chaos may be one of King's formidable movie adaptions since the effective tension-filled, off-the-wall…

The unique charm of comes from its appealing characters, built with affection and devotion, and the remarkable interpretation of the young…

Sure, It the creatureruns on fear but It the movie runs on heart…

In my opinion, the best horror of 2017. The plot may not shine, but the dose of horror that this movie provides is rewarding everything…

This one gets a 10/10 for the one simple reason: nightmare inducing. It grips around your fears and insecurities like a stalker…

Starts out great, but quickly turns into a generic teen adventure film, in which every kid has strong psychopathic tendencies…

From start to finish, It entertains as a devilish work of horror…

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