Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’ (2021)
Thirty-plus years after its release, the popular two-part miniseries "It" and its infamous villain Pennywise live on in the minds of horror fans around the world. This documentary captures not only the buzz the "It" saga generated in 1990 but also the lasting impact it has had on an entire generation and the horror genre at large. Several years in the making, the film features exclusive interviews with many of the cult classic's key players, from cast members Richard Thomas, Seth Green, and Tim Curry, who portrayed the notorious monster clown Pennywise, to director Tommy Lee Wallace and special effects makeup artist Bart Mixon. The documentary also boasts a wealth of archival material and never-before-seen footage.
Directors: John Campopiano, Chris Griffiths.
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Tim Curry as Himself |
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Seth Green as Himself |
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Richard Thomas as Himself |
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Emily Perkins as Herself |
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Dennis Christopher as Himself |
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Tim Reid as Himself |
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Michael Cole as Himself |
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Brandon Crane as Himself |
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Ben Heller as Himself |
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Tommy Lee Wallace as Himself |
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Adam Faraizl as Himself |
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Richard Bellis as Himself |
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Norman Cabrera as Himself |
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Gene Warren Jr. as Himself |
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Bart Mixon as Himself |
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Bret Mixon as Himself |
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Brent Baker as Himself |
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Mark Tillman as Himself |
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Richard Masur as Himself |
| Directing | John Campopiano | Director |
| Writing | Gary Smart | Writer |
| Production | Hank Starrs | Producer |
| Production | Eastwood Allen | Producer |
| Production | Gary Smart | Producer |
| Production | John Campopiano | Producer |
| Sound | Sean Schafer Hennessy | Original Music Composer |
| Directing | Chris Griffiths | Director |
| Production | Doug Roos | Associate Producer |
| Writing | John Campopiano | Writer |