Stephen King is one of the most well-known authors of our generation. We know him for his strange creatures, cosmic ideas, and his twisted stories that keep us from sleeping at night. Simply put: his books can be weird. However, weirdness can only go so far if not executed properly, and that’s why It: Chapter One was a delightful surprise. Instead of allowing the extraordinariness of a King story dominate the film, It: Chapter One is surprisingly grounded, allowing the horror to come out of its themes to help us better understand and relate to the ideas of fear, isolation, and growing up. However, instead of continuing the trend that It: Chapter One created, It: Chapter Two runs in the opposite direction, and significantly deters you because of it.
