Chapter Two (2019)

It: Chapter Two (2019) is one the most anticipated supernatural horror-mystery thrillers of the year, blending horror, mystery, thriller. Directed by Andy Muschietti, and starring James McAvoy, Jessica Chastain, Bill Hader, this English-language film was released on September 6, 2019.

Movie Overview

Set 27 years after the events of the first film, **It: Chapter Two** reunites the adult members of the Losers’ Club—Bill, Beverly, Richie, Eddie, Ben, and Mike—when a devastating phone call from Mike summons them back to Derry. Pennywise returns, more powerful than ever, and to defeat him, the group must confront their deepest fears and rekindle the bonds that once saved their lives. Directed by Andy Muschietti, this conclusion to Stephen King’s epic tells of nostalgia, trauma, and bravery in the face of unfathomable evil. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

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Cast & Crew

**Director**: Andy Muschietti **Screenwriter**: Gary Dauberman (based on the novel by Stephen King) :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} **Music**: Benjamin Wallfisch **Cinematography**: Checco Varese :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2} **Principal Cast**: James McAvoy (Bill Denbrough), Jessica Chastain (Beverly Marsh), Bill Hader (Richie Tozier), James Ransone (Eddie Kaspbrak), Jay Ryan (Ben Hanscom), Isaiah Mustafa (Mike Hanlon), Andy Bean (Stanley Uris), and Bill Skarsgård (Pennywise) :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

User Reviews

On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a **62%** Tomatometer score and a **78% audience rating**, with critiques praising the ensemble cast and fidelity to source material despite commenting on its bloated runtime. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4} Audience comments include sentiments like:

• “Great sequel, but not as good as the first chapter.” – Justin
• “Wonderful conclusion… respects its original source material…” – Mz. Ghostly
• “Though there are some decent parts… this film is way too long and repetitive.” – Mike F

:contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5} Reddit reviewers often noted the excessive length and overuse of CGI, along with praise for Bill Hader’s standout performance:

“I just think the CGI… was distracting… This movie could’ve been improved immensely with practical effects…” – Reddit user :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6} “CGI monsters were awful but 6.5/10.” – Reddit user :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

Trivia

• Jessica Chastain was submerged in a record **4,500 gallons of fake blood** for one of the film’s most gruesome scenes. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
• The young cast from the first film returned in flashbacks and were digitally de-aged for continuity. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
• Composer Benjamin Wallfisch used experimental sound techniques, such as close‑miked solo strings processed into electronic textures, and recorded a full orchestra in a single day to heighten tension and emotional scope. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
• Despite mixed reviews, Andy Muschietti acknowledged that Pennywise’s mythology has enough depth to support potential future stories beyond this sequel. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}

FAQ

• Is “It: Chapter Two” as scary as the first film? Critics and audiences generally agree it’s not as fright-inducing—relying more on spectacle and emotional arcs—but still disturbing. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
• How long is the movie? The runtime is approximately **169 minutes** (2 hours and 49 minutes). :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
• How did it perform at the box office? A commercial success, it grossed around **$473.1 million worldwide** on a $79 million budget. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
• Does it include the original child actors? Yes—in de-aged flashback scenes for continuity, digitally altering their appearances. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}
• Is there going to be a sequel? Andy Muschietti suggested the mythology could support more stories, though no direct sequel has been announced. :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}

IMDbPro

On IMDb, **It: Chapter Two (2019)** has a user rating of **6.5/10** from tens of thousands of votes and reports a total of 7 wins and 34 nominations. For more extensive production insights and industry data, IMDbPro is a valuable resource. :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}

Conclusion

**It: Chapter Two** delivers an emotionally charged and visually striking conclusion to the Losers’ epic showdown with Pennywise. Though its length, pacing, and over-reliance on CGI were divisive, the film’s powerful performances—especially by Jessica Chastain, Bill Hader, and Bill Skarsgård—its haunting atmosphere, and lavish production design offer richly rewarding moments. With substantial box office returns and a mythos ripe for further exploration, the film merits discussion among horror enthusiasts searching for depth amid the dread.

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