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It (2017): Film vs Book
Film · 2017 · Directed by Andy Muschietti · Starring Jaeden Martell, Bill Skarsgård, Sophia Lillis
About the film
A group of misfit kids in a small town face a shape-shifting evil that preys on children.
How close is it to the book?
Close to the bookIt keeps the heart of the novel, the friendship of the outcast group, and covers only the childhood half of the story. The period is moved forward by a few decades.
Read or watch first?
The film is a tight scare; the book is a huge, patient portrait of a town and its memory.
What the book gives you
It by Stephen King
A sprawling, immersive story where a small-town childhood, loyal friends and a terrifying presence combine. It is scary, nostalgic and surprisingly moving.
Who will like it: Readers who enjoy big, atmospheric horror anchored in friendship and childhood memory.