If you loved
It
Andy Muschietti · Film · 2017
If the bond of an outcast group facing ancient or hidden evils captivated you, these stories mirror that intense, small-town dread.
Books on the same thread
The Last Kids on Earth
Max Brallier · Book · 2015
Just as the Losers Club relies on friendship to survive Pennywise, you will appreciate how Jack and his friends use their camaraderie to endure a monstrous, apocalypse-level threat.
The Dark Tower
Stephen King · Book · 1982
Stephen King fans who enjoyed the cosmic horror and deep lore of It will find a similarly expansive, terrifying mythology woven through this dark and masterful quest.
All the Colors of the Dark
Chris Whitaker · Book · 2024
This story captures the same haunting atmosphere of small-town secrets and childhood trauma found in It, focusing on the lasting scars left by disappearances and the struggle for justice.
The Knife of Never Letting Go
Patrick Ness · Book · 2008
If the coming-of-age journey in It resonated with you, you will recognize that same loss of innocence as characters face a terrifying, secret-filled world where survival is never guaranteed.
Series on the same thread
IT: Welcome to Derry
Andy Muschietti · Series · 2025
As a direct expansion of the world of It, this series perfectly recreates the unsettling mystery of ancient evil stalking a group of friends in a hidden town.
Podcasts on the same thread
Small Town Murder
James Pietragallo, Jimmie Whisman · Podcast · 2026
If the exploration of dark secrets within a provincial setting kept you hooked during It, this investigative look at true tragedies provides a similarly grim, yet absorbing, narrative.
Morbid
Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart · Podcast · 2026
Those who enjoyed the macabre tension of It will appreciate this podcast’s ability to balance heavy, unsettling subject matter with the same dark humor that defines the genre.
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Common questions
Is It a movie about a group of children?
Yes, It follows seven children known as The Losers Club who reside in a small town in Maine. They must confront personal life problems and bullies while facing a dangerous monster that takes the form of a clown named Pennywise.
What is the main antagonist in It?
The primary antagonist in It is a monster that manifests as a clown known as Pennywise. This entity terrorizes the seven children who make up The Losers Club throughout the film as they navigate their lives in a small town in Maine.
Does It take place in a large city?
No, the events of It occur within a small town in Maine. The narrative focuses on the experiences of seven children, The Losers Club, as they deal with local bullies and the threat posed by the monster known as Pennywise.
Who are the central characters in It?
The central characters in It are seven children collectively known as The Losers Club. Throughout the movie, these children must work together to face various life challenges, local bullies, and the terrifying monster that appears in the form of a clown called Pennywise.