Factual error: Eddie specifically tells the gang not to take his mom's "Delicious Deals" snacks because his mom loves them. But Delicious Deals are made by Mrs. Freshley, a company that was not founded until 1994. The boxes used in the movie even include the modern design that can be found today in most Dollar Tree stores. (00:23:00)

It (2017)
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Directed by: Andy Muschietti
Starring: Bill Skarsgard, Finn Wolfhard, Jaeden Lieberher, Sophia Lillis
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IT (2017) is a nightmare-ride with an evil clown at the wheel as the latest version of Pennywise slices and tortures the town of Derry once more in Part 1 of this film. He is met by The Loser's Club, who are again in opposition to his murderous schemes. Action, gore and mayhem along with some genuine laughs combine to make IT last.
Pennywise: This isn't real enough for you, Billy? I'm not real enough for you?
Richie Tozier: Holy shit!
Pennywise: It was real enough for Georgie! (01:25:15)
Question: Why does this version of Pennywise look so scary as opposed to Tim Curry's version? Tim's version looks harmless enough that children would definitely go up to him but Bill's version would certainly have scared a child even today.
Answer: Artistic choice, and (directly or indirectly) being more faithful to the original novel. Pennywise's appearance in this film is almost an exact replica of the book's descriptions, with a 19th century style added to it, and some minor changes.
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Answer: It's a matter of artistic choice to create a different look and mood from its predecessor. The filmmakers of the new movie made Pennywise more overtly malevolent, whereas the Tim Curry version portrayed the character as benevolent looking to hide an evil interior, and be able to more easily gain children's trust..
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