IT (1990) | Movie Reaction | First Time Watching

I hate this clown.
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[@shag139]

The spider isn’t really a spider. Their brains can’t comprehend what they are seeing so it gets interpreted as a spider.

[@WolfHreda]

Some people don't like them, but the two IT movies starting in 2017 are really good. They delve more into the horror of Pennywise and how he taunts the kids. They also go in chronological order, with part one being the kids and part two being them returning as adults. Despite leaning very heavily into the "loud noise, time to be scared" thing of recent years, they do it quite well. Also, this is one where the book is required reading. It was so good. It's also huge.

[@dedcowbowee]

I agree, if like me, they read the novel and saw the updated version, I don' understand being against one or the other. In 1990, this was awesome and very scary. Still it's very limited because it's TV, lol. The movies satisfy the need for the modern special effects at the very least. Both versions ere good, don't let anyone disuade you from seeing them and making up your own mind.

[@willdallas53]

No. People don’t like the second movie. Everyone likes the first movie from 2017.

[@jazzmystic]

except for that part in the book where .... ya know

[@WolfHreda]

@@jazzmystic oh, we know...

[@VictorLugosi]

They don’t “delve more” they add stuff that was bad about the books and made it boring..

[@HopelessHermit]

Eddy said he never loved anyone but them, Pennywise thought he was talking to him, so he hugged him a little too strong

[@christopherschreiber5805]

"Eater of worlds and children?!? That's a lot of things!!" 😂

[@RoosterMontgomery]

That's why he hibernates for 27 years: digestion.

[@stevenorellano2039]

It's a full time job.

[@rachelmcdonald7296]

Eddie's death still really upsets me. In the book Bill and Richie are caught in the deadlights and Eddie saves them, despite hearing his mother voice in his head saying it was dangerous he still went up to It and sprayed it in the eye with his inhaler and then shoved his arm into its mouth and sprayed it again, but then it bit his arm off. But the sad thing is they weren't able to bring his body back to he got left down there and Richie was the most upset about this because he knew Eddie wouldn't like being left in that disgusting place. But then at the end they start forgetting each other again which makes it even sadder, cause Eddie was the bravest of them all, the only one It was actually scared of and he died a hero sacrificing himself to save his friends and then was left behind and forgotten.

[@Wiglpupi]

100%. Eddie's death in the book hits harder and Richie's reaction sells it. I thought Bill Hader did a great job translating that in the recent ch 2.

[@Stengel1313]

I love this mini series! Tom Curry is the MAN! I watch this periodically

[@anadraham2995]

Tim Curry is also very good! So is massaman curry 😋

[@Phantom-TwentyFive-Edits]

The dog also hiding at 0:56 was perfect comedic timing!

[@IH8YH]

i love how the dog is like "nope.... not watching!" :D the chill watching position is a new thing for reaction channels i think and i highly dig it!

[@shag139]

Hell I’d love a reaction after reading every 50 pages or major chapter of the book. The book is so damn good. It captures childhood so well. Remember: “a wooden stake kills a vampire because a kid BELIEVES it will. The stake is just stupid wood, but the mind is the mallet that drives it home.” And also “You can’t be careful on a skateboard man!”

[@passenthrualaska3293]

Given how much you loved Tim Curry's take on the clown, you should really check out another movie he was in, "Legend". Which also sports a very young Tom Cruise. Curry's portrayal of the villain in that film is a whole different version of disturbing. I have very complex feelings about that character to this day. A dark, yet visually stunning fairytale... seriously it was nearly all practical effects and make up, but in the very best way. A must see of the 80's Fantasy classics. If you want the true nostalgic experience that us 80's kids did, watch the US release with soundtrack by 'Tangerine Dream'. There is another version with a few extra scenes and a more classic orchestral soundtrack, and to be honest many a fan will say is the better film. Fair enough, to each their own truly and honestly. I grew up with Tangerine Dream on that film, the other version is great, I am not comparing quality, only saying that most people who grew up on that film (In the U.S. at least) hold the Tangerine Dream version in our hearts, and I'm pretty sure they will be the biggest portion of the viewership.

[@ssj420D.uchiha]

It's crazy I got it on VHS and Everytime I watch it I think I get the same feeling about his character and the story is amazing for the bit of lore we got for the movie

[@HonRevPTB]

I COULDN'T POSSIBLY AGREE MORE, TIM CURRY IS ABSOLUTELY OUTSTANDING IN LEGEND, THAT CHARACTER IS AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@RoosterMontgomery]

I enjoyed the Tangerine Dream score very much. Some parts are kinda perfect BUT nothing compares to the majesty of Jerry Goldsmith's true score. Ever since the International Cut was released, I haven't looked back.

[@The_Underreactor]

Killer clowns from outer space would be another good one

[@Wiglpupi]

I love that you mourned for Eddie. Its even harder to swallow in the novel 💔

[@joshfulcifan1015]

Terrified me as a kid.- especially Tim Curry Now I watch it often - it holds a special place in my heart.

[@andreasbenning]

Hi, first-time viewer here. With the antagonist being portrayed as a clown, having your boyfriend/husband/whomever constantly laughing beside brings a whole new dimension to this movie! xD It's quite a classic though, and I advice you to never bother about the trave..... I mean, remake that was done a few years ago. Lot's of Stephen King's books have become great movies and series, but sometimes he doesn't seem to know how to end his stories. But you know, sometimes the goal of the journey is the journey itself. Thanks for uploading! Greetings from Sweden

[@LiLPeeP_]

That was funny af you and Billy had the same exact scream, friggin identical😂 great reaction btw 3:48

[@OneKillQuota]

Did I just show up, like the video without having seen the video? YUP! Now it's time to just sit back and laugh maniacally at Nikki's pain. >:D

[@gustamantis1995]

Just found you yesterday, and already the notification bell is paying off. Can't wait to watch this one with you!

[@MadcapMatt]

She has a bunch of shorter reactions on tiktok if you want something to watch before her next upload

[@davegnarlsson4344]

Tim Curry was great in 'Legend', too.

[@joshualopez3260]

I watch a lot of reaction channels and you're the first person I've seen reclined. I love it! And your husband's laugh track is awesome! I thought I was gonna be annoyed, but his laugh is very Dracula-ish, so it fits.

[@Skylaman]

Awesome! I was literally just checking the channel last night to see if we got another long form reaction! Great way to start the day! 🎉

[@Beardalorian]

You are f'n hilarious. I can't stop watching your reactions. And then your man in the background laughing just makes it even funnier. I love these.

[@david.j9.rabbithole808]

I’m happy the KZbin algorithms brought me to you. Subbed.

[@WolfsDE]

This version of It will always be my favorite. Tim Curry as Pennywise is just too much fun. Now, the book explains the reason for Silver and the Bike ride at the end. Because beating the devil was how he kept Stan alive that day. Stan originally was chased out of the house by the wear wolf. Richie was having to deal with a giant Paul Bunyan statue come to life. Eddie being a virgin in the movie was to keep from having a controversial scene for this 2 part tv movie. Because in the book, the boys all take turns sleeping with Beverley Marsh as kids as part of a ritual to bond them together so they could take on Pennywise. I don't know how much you might recognize some of the actors. Seth Green is young Richie Tozier. (Austin Powers as Scott Evil, the tv show Robot Chicken and Idle Hands which is a horror/comedy you might want to check out). Richard Masur - The actor who plays Adult Stan Urris is also in the My Girl movies. Adult Beverly Marsh was the Mom for Clark Kent in the tv series Smallville. John Ritter was in the sitcoms Three's Company and 8 Simple Rules as well as the pitch man for the Where there's a Will, there's an A educational program. Tim Curry is also know for the films Clue, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Legend, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, Charlie's Angels and Fern Gully: The Last Rainforest. Harry Anderson - He was best known for Judge Harry Stone in the original Night Court series and plays the adult Richie Tozier.

[@Celticrose9999]

Young Beverly was played by Emily Perkins who stared in Gingersnaps and played Becky the Sam Obsessed fangirl who dated Chuck in Supernatural

[@TheRMAJ1992]

Lmao yo her reactions are priceless! I’m crying yo

[@dollhouseintheattic5856]

This movie holds a lot of nostalgia for me! It’s the first horror movie I ever watched, back when I was four years old. 😁 Still terrified of clowns to this day! Glad to see it still gets the same reaction from people nowadays as I had as a kid.

[@ydnadab13]

I've been a huge fan of your tiktok and I'm so glad I found y'all here! Your reactions are priceless!

[@railfan711]

The clown character developed out of the zanni rustic fool characters of the early modern commedia dell'arte, which were themselves directly based on the rustic fool characters of ancient Greek and Roman theatre.

[@wolviespartan]

Congratulations you survived the movie! That was fantastic.

[@NZBigfoot]

IT was originally a 2 part mini series... that 'Ad break' was basically end of part 1, cant remember if it played the next day or a week latter here in my country. While visually the recent remake movie is far superior (and its a perfectly fine version, regardless of what people often say), theres something thats just better to me even if its just nostalgia about this one. It does well with very little and Curry is to me at least the better Pennywise. The thing with Pennywise is he's an entity of belief, he doesnt follow the rules of our universe... if you can play by his rules you can hurt him (the real him), even with just a sling shot and some silver bullets.

[@johnfullbrook628]

The spider-crab was rubbish and the ending was a bit pants but Tim Curry’s Pennywise is why I love the 1990 tv mini series you should definitely check out the rebooted movies from 2017 for chapter 1 and 2019 for chapter 2

[@BrandontheBeldam2993]

When I watched this miniseries as a kid with some friends, I literally had the same reactions. Tim Curry was phenomenal in his performance with the limitations and constraints due to network censors at the time. If this freaked her out, have her watch the 2017/2019 adaptations.

[@rafaelriveroll3373]

I did read the book circa 2005, and it is gruesome. Considering they left all the awful details out, they did an exceptionally good job for this adaptation. Uncle Stephen had a real trouble with substances back then, and it showed in THAT particular book. Kudos to Tim Curry's performance.

[@BrandontheBeldam2993]

I have made many attempts to read the novel and always stopped halfway through because of the length. But I've begun reading King's novels for my first time and I hope to finish IT one day, because I love the themes of this story. This adaption was also what introduced me to Stephen king in general as a kid. @@rafaelriveroll3373

[@casihamilton3773]

I'm so glad I found this channel that I don't even care that google and tiktok are clearly sharing info to get me here.

[@Fizzlethe6th]

This channel needs more love! You are so fun to watch!

[@jvig7353]

Haha, hilarious reaction and this is my favorite version. And speaking of original versions, the original Candyman is a pretty awesome if you're looking for something to watch this Halloween season.

[@My-Name-Isnt-Important]

Tim Curry stayed in character the whole time while on set, acting like a clown and telling knock knock jokes. The adult cast members were terrified of him the whole time. The teen cast though, thought he was hilarious. Apparently he slightly altered how he acted though around the teens and adults. With the teens he delivered the jokes in a more playful way, while with the adults he acted more sinister and dark.

[@melissawinn996]

I remember watching this movie for the first time as a kid in the 2000s it effing traumatized me so much that now as an adult I'm terrified of clowns 😨😰😰😭😭😭😭

[@wildkatarn7141]

2:35 An entire generation of children never went near storm drains because of this...

[@theshakyproject2971]

"Does he live in a storage room?" I almost wet myself laughing.

[@isabellabovanvolkenburg]

When I was about 5, my brother 7, and my sister 10 we were at my grandmas and we were flipping through the channels. We stumbled up the scene where Georgie dies and by the time it got to the photo album scene my mom came in the room to see what we were watching. My brother and sister made my mom switch the channel because they were scared of the movie. I however was extremely upset because I was really enjoying the movie. It took me years to find out that it was It that we were watching.

[@Marky11694]

17:00 Be glad they changed this scene for the Movie. It was originally an Orgy between all the Kids while the movie made them do a Blood Oath instead of an Orgy. The orgy scene in Stephen King's novel "IT" takes place in the book during a specific section that begins at the end of Chapter 21 and continues into Chapter 22. The scene occurs in the sewers beneath the town of Derry, where the main characters, as children, confront the malevolent entity known as Pennywise the Clown. In this part of the story, the characters engage in a ritual to bond their friendship and confront the evil they are facing. This ritual involves a sexual encounter among the group of preteen children. It's important to note that the inclusion of this scene in the novel has been a subject of controversy and criticism, and many readers find it uncomfortable or inappropriate. Stephen King himself has commented on it, acknowledging that it was a mistake and has expressed regret for its inclusion in the book. Please be aware that the content of this scene may not be suitable for all readers, and it's essential to approach it with sensitivity and discretion.

[@SL7even]

I absolutely loved watching this on the tok and you bet I'll watch this again now on here lol anyway I can help the algorithm for you guys!

[@mucksavage84]

That guys laugh is fucking demented 😂😂

[@EdWebChannel]

With his laugh, your boyfriend/husband would be the perfect Pennywise 😂

[@hellonikkilu]

NO OMG 😭

[@chumpzilla000]

Watched this in 6th grade science on Fridays during football season. Science teacher was the high school coach. I already saw it when it was on tv. So, I was basically laughing the whole time.

[@robertyeah2259]

This video is so cute, I love how he laughs so much watching the movie with you. This video is actually comforting with such contagious laughter throughout

[@hellonikkilu]

this is so sweet! we have a lot of fun 🖤 thanks for being here ✌️

[@gourdguru]

so, the origin of what we know as the modern clown are a little fuzzy. you could argue that certain tribal cultures have had something akin to clowns since early history, but as far as what we can say without debate, yes, clowns started as jesters. aside from the stereotype of the court jester amusing the king, jesters were often involved in multiple festival events, early carnivale festivals were organised by the church to show off what life would be like without the morality of the church to guide society, and were basically an excuse to switch roles, where peasants would pretend to be royalty, and aristocrats would pretend to be peasants, and jesters would come out in numbers and make fools of themselves and others. the people basically missed the point and saw it as a chance to break the rules and act like freespirited freaks and looked forward to the chaos of the carnival festival. a little later, the image of the clown changed from the jester stereotype of the three pointed hat with the bells etc., and shifted to the single baggy jumpsuit with pompom buttons, frilled collar and a pointy hat. this is the version of the clown represented in the opera "Pagliacci", and was the common theater clown aesthetic of the era. with the dawn of the enlightenment and the general death of the feudalism system and decline of monarchy, clowns no longer filled court halls as jesters and the operatic clown like pagliacci lost relevance, and the last refuge of the clown during these years would be the travelling circus. it's likely here where the creepy factor originates. strange men travelling into town, odd behavior, associates with freaks geeks weirdos charlatans and conmen, often encountered while you're walking through the circus grounds in the evening while overstimulated/disoriented. during the period of the great depression, clowns changed in appearance again, now dressing like stereotypical hobos/bums, with baggy ill-fitting clothes of mismatched colors and obvious repair patches of contrasting fabric, oversized worn out shoes, and a crushed hat. this was likely due to economic constraints, make the clowns look like bums, and then the clown costumes can be made out of old worn out clothing and done cheaply, and since they look like bums, you don't have to care if the costume has a hole or a stain unless it's serious. this is around the same time that it unfortunately came into trend for certain performers to trade out the white make-up for shoe polish, and the racist black-face "minstrel" archetype came to prominence. aside from there not being a professional market for the "minstrel" acts anymore for obvious reasons, not much has changed drastically since then. notable clown related things in the post depression to modern era include John Wayne Gacy, a rapist and serial killer that was also a professional birthday clown, likely adding to the whole clowns are scary trope, and a clown protest movement around the year 2005, as well as a viral "Scary clown" tiktok trend around, god when was that? like 2011? ultimately though, i think the largest reason for the fear of clowns is THIS MOVIE. almost every person i've met with a phobia of clowns has said something like "My older brother/sister made me watch IT when i was seven. THIS MOVIE is why i hate clowns." when i was a teen i had a buddy that lived down the street who was that guy, got forced to watch it at like 8 by his older sister and was TERRIFIED of clowns. like "run across the street and jump a six foot wall like he's being chased by rapid dogs" terrified. probly a dick move of me when i was young and dumb, but sometimes if he was acting like a real dick, i'd go to his house at like 1am and stand outside his window in a clown mask to get back at him.

[@CroweDharmaReloaded]

Please show her 1989's Pet Sematary one day😅 great stuff, subscribed!

[@RanchHands]

He's getting yoinked! 😂😂😂

[@tkh_4]

Her commentary throughout was phenomenal 👏

[@Keifer1000]

Just Remember, young Richie is Seth Green ;)

[@JMUDoc]

The first time I saw this and Georgie's picture winked, my skeleton jumped out of my body.

[@BronsonSlayer]

Your husbands laugh reminds me of Joker from the 1989 Batman movie. It's fantastic! =P

[@CaptainTass]

I really like you two and your reactions! I do have a question, though: Why is every scene with Pennywise blurred out?

[@jonathanwilliams6451]

I was a big Ben guy when I first read IT at 11, the same age as the kids in the story. 30+ years later, it's obviously Eddie. What a dude. I live for the remake of IT when Eddie finally gets to drop the unedited "IT'S BATTERY ACID, FUCKNUTS!" from the book.

[@1Vmiboy]

Love it when she hits us with a motivational “Rah!” 😏

[@Ieatwhale1]

Hi recomend (Let the right one in 2008 Swedish version) 98 positive review on Rotten Tomatoes

[@JasonHauser125]

Tim Curry is amazing in this version. The technical aptitude of the recent IT remake is far more polished, and Pennywise is also scary in that one, so I do recommend that as well, but the original is a must-see. You can tell it was a made for TV movie though as it is quite sanitized.

[@ogsettee3895]

theres a movie called the cloin that tells a somewhat true story of clown lore lol

[@Justin_80]

Saw this when I was 10. I still give storm drains plenty of space when walking down a street.

[@coletrickle-km7cl]

Cook 'em!! Eat 'em with 🧈 butter!!! That was Just too doggone funny!!!!

[@christopherking4932]

Awesome reaction and really appreciate you going through your fear for us.

[@tubekulose]

0:26 Clowns actually developed out of the Zanni, rustic fool characters of the early modern Commedia dell'Arte. 🙂

[@ferdinandcastagnera794]

Nikki Lu, baby girl....in later years the second guy would be on the television show " 8 simple rules for dating my teenage daughter" most people know that show as just "8 Simple Rules"!!

[@amangill3154]

I remember watching this movie when I was younger

[@yasielgomez7884]

I’ve seen this movie in a very young age. I didn’t take a shower for a week. 😂

[@ferdinandcastagnera794]

6:49/Nikki Lu, baby girl...the first guy was from the television 📺 show "The Waltins" & the second guy was on the television show "Threes Company"!!

[@ferdinandcastagnera794]

Nikki Lu, baby girl...this movie is a remake of the original "IT" 🎥 movie!! 😮

[@justinpeck6015]

In some ways this movie is scarier then the new one, and the new movie is scarier in other ways. My glad you watched this movie before the new one.

[@patmuldoon9369]

Great reactions.I can't wait for more

[@MadcapMatt]

If you're going to watch The modern remake a fun fact about it. The child actors all were asked who they wanted to play them as adults for chapter 2. If I remember correctly all the actors agreed to play their adult selves. Who would you pick to play the two versions of you in a movie?

[@hellonikkilu]

this might be my favorite fun fact I’ve received so far!! that’s so incredible! if I had to cast myself in these movies, not sure about my younger self, but my dream older self would be Florence Pugh hands down 👑✨

[@MadcapMatt]

@hellonikkilu I could see Elle Fanning or maybe McKenna Grace

[@Derick-s7u]

@@hellonikkilu Just a small thought... imagine your house is built on a grave yard.... ! what was that noise !............

[@CDL1979]

Duel (Stephen Spielberg) & Christine (John Carpenter) please watch these…..

[@RoosterMontgomery]

Thanks for reminding a 37-year-old man why I haven't watched this since... 199X! Not sure what my parents were thinking when they rented this nightmare fuel that has stayed in my tank ever since! Not sure I want to refill it and enjoy intrusive night terrors courtesy of Tim-fucking-Pennywise-the-goddamn-Clown-Curry!

[@19DeathTalon69]

Another great reaction. Hopefully we get to see you watch the modern remake. I'm always looking forward to your tiktoks and your new videos here. Keep up the great work! 😁😁

[@nathanburr]

I believe John Wayne Gacy is to blame for making clowns scary. It was Stephen King and this movie that really popularized it. This movie did for clowns what Jaws did for the beach.

[@douglasdishman7992]

The Dark Tower and The Green Mile would be cool to see her review.

[@WolfsDE]

As for other films to check out, I suggest these - Point Break (Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze). The Truman Show - Jim Carrey The Bad Seed - Patty McCormick The Evil Dead - Bruce Campbell Night of the Living Dead 1968 version. (This film is in Public Domain, so you can upload a full reaction with no editing). They Live - Rowdy Roddy Piper The Ghost and Mr. Chicken - Don Knotts Topper - Cary Grant Hackers - Angelina Jolie, Jonny Lee Miller, Penn Jillette, Renoly Santiago and Matthew Lillard.

[@olgud.manega]

13:48 Dog:-HELL NO!!!

[@samgray7126]

Watched this as a teen and the to this day i still dont close my eyes in the shower.

[@gregharker1600]

I am in this movie. You can not see me in your cut, but in your cut, I would be at around the 13:20 mark. I am carrying a large snake that I also provided. We filmed the scene in Fort Langley BC Canada. Time Curry is a great guy and really funny. He holds court on set between takes.

[@thomasdevine867]

Clowns go back to at least the Neolithic period. They were sacred a long time ago.

[@nubbin0036]

Love the original version, it's stays more true to the book (thought of course it still leaves a LOT out). I love the cast as well and Tim Curry was perfect casting for Pennywise. That being said, it's not great. And while I have my issues with the remake, they're much better movies. Really glad you reacted to this one.

[@hinesmaster99]

Makes you wonder about your IT guy that comes to your house or job to fix something

[@jeremynelson7920]

Why did you blur out Pennywise?

[@easonstrickland6372]

You should do Chris Farley reactions and Scooby-Doo reactions with James Gunn if you're interested

[@justinpeck6015]

19:41 that was creek water, not swamp water lol

[@JUNIORSUICIDE99]

Has she reacted to terrifier yet?😂 with Art the clown?

[@GérannGerberChannel]

Nikki, please react to 'Taken - 2008', 'The Terminator - 1984' and 'Terminator 2:Judgment Day (Extended Version) - 1991'.

[@HonRevPTB]

NOW you really need to watch Rocky Horror Picture Show and Legend to really get a load of the amazing Tim Curry, most especially Rocky Horror!!!!!!!

[@christiandocchio5596]

Hi, would you react to shawshank redemption, & the exorcist? A lot of viewers for this kind of movies. The dark knight too.

[@donnilloyd1355]

A good adaptation, considering the date of the show and the limitations it was delt. The book is much better, but showing this movie, in the "Mini-Series" form was at the time, the only way to show it and spread the showing of King's work. Just my opinion, but anything Stephen King is GOLD. Horror oriented, yes. But also Non-Horror. Like The Shawshank Redemption and The Green Mile. Those works are Stephen King also. Nice job in making it allm the way through this. Many KUDOS.

[@SweetJennyFan]

I could tell the difference between Pennywise’s laugh and your bf’s 😮

[@peelpoteer6477]

i think the origin of the evil clown started with John Wayne Gacy but I'm not sure.

[@mikemartin8194]

She is so beautiful

[@philmullineaux5405]

2017 I think, ...Clown by Eli Roth!

[@phtevenj]

As good as the new IT s Tim Curry will always be MY Pennywise

[@chumpzilla000]

Are you gonna watch the new one?

[@SupaKen74]

I don't think she could handle the remake. Like... at all.

[@ssj420D.uchiha]

Also is that the homie in three's company who is grown up Ben

[@thehorrorden]

Wait until she watches Terrifier 😂

[@hellonikkilu]

please no omg 😅

[@Halfscotboy_39]

Yep Art the clown 🤡 is just as scary. 🫤

[@aranerem5569]

Hello, have you seen the movie Tarzan The Fearless?