Episode 5: IT (1990)

Grab your red balloon and head to Derry — on this episode of King Sized, Laramy and cohost Tim Williams dive into Stephen King’s IT (1990). From Tim Curry’s unforgettable Pennywise to the cosmic horror beneath the sewers, we explore why this TV miniseries still sends chills down spines decades later. We’ll compare King’s massive novel to its small-screen adaptation, discuss the cast, the fears that made clowns terrifying forever, and even tackle the story’s most controversial moments. Float with us as we find out what makes this adaptation truly… King Sized.