Stephen King's It (1990) May 2026

: Originally envisioned as an 8-to-10-hour series directed by George A. Romero, the project was scaled back to a two-part, 3-hour-and-12-minute miniseries after Romero departed due to scheduling conflicts and the reduced runtime.

: Curry was initially hesitant to take the role after his grueling experience with heavy prosthetics in Legend (1985). To accommodate him, the makeup was minimized to allow his facial expressions to drive the horror. Stephen King's It (1990)

The 1990 miniseries adaptation of Stephen King's stands as a pivotal moment in television history, transforming a sprawling 1,100-page novel into a cultural phenomenon that defined a generation's fear of clowns. Originally aired over two nights on ABC in November 1990, the production brought the haunting town of Derry, Maine, to life for 30 million viewers. Production & Development : Originally envisioned as an 8-to-10-hour series directed

While the miniseries received mixed critical reviews upon release, it won an for Richard Bellis's haunting musical score. Modern releases, such as the DVD on Amazon or the Blu-ray version, often combine the two parts into a single feature film, occasionally trimming the original transition scenes and credits. To accommodate him, the makeup was minimized to

: Curry reportedly stayed in character to maintain a sense of unease. When young Tony Dakota (Georgie) told him he was scaring him, Curry famously replied, "That's why I'm here, kid!".

: Despite being set in Maine, the miniseries was filmed over three months in Vancouver and New Westminster, British Columbia .

The series featured a notable ensemble of both child and adult actors: