IT Chapter One (2017) | Facing Fears, Chosen Family, & Stephen King’s Writing of Women

Hello Club Members, and Happy Friday! 🎈This week, we are taking on Andy Muschietti’s blockbuster adaptation of the Stephen King classic: IT Chapter One (2017)!For being such a big clown fan, Ben isn't entirely sold on this one. Don't get us wrong—the acting and production value are phenomenal, and at its heart, it’s an endearing story about losing innocence, facing trauma, and the power of chosen family. But we have to talk about Stephen King being an absolute freak when it comes to writing female characters... even when they're 11 years old.Tag along as we break down each Loser's individual fears and abusive home lives, that infamous book scene that should have never seen the light of day, and how on earth Henry Bowers walked away without a severe brain injury.If you enjoyed the episode, please take a second to like, follow, leave a review, and share it with your friends and family (or even your local shapeshifting sewer clown, that's none of our business). Don't forget to let us know in the comments: if Pennywise was after you, what fear is he embodying?We’ll be taking a quick break for vacations and birthdays, returning on September 11th, but keep an eye on our socials for plenty of content to keep you company in the meantime!Staaaaaayyyy spooky, and we'll see you on 9/11 for a surprise movie! 🎈🐾00:00 – Intro & Spooky Rants00:07 – Movie Facts & Trigger Warnings00:16 – Movie Recap (fill in when ready!)01:15 – Deep Dive Analysis01:35 – Letterboxd Reviews01:39 – OutroSOCIALS:Instagram & TikTok: @9LivesHorrorClubFacebook: 9 Lives Horror Club FacebookReddit (Keep the hot takes rolling): r/9LivesHorrorClubLetterboxd: Check Out Our Movie ReviewsYouTube: Watch Us On YouTubeListen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your spooky fix!