27 years later, the grown up gang from the original movie returns to Derby, where the evil clown has reemerged (after a particularly brutal gay bashing…not sure why that was necessary, since it was never resolved or revenged). The movie takes it’s time (169 minutes) resolving the drama and trauma from their childhood. There are regular incidents of the clown and other bizarre creatures creating mayhem and some death, overall more brutal than the original. Although they’re creepy, they’re never scary. Fans invested in the “losers” from the first movie may want to see it for their resolutions, but I found “it” too long and lacking in any suspense.
(3 / 5)