It reactions praise Bill Skarsgard, the Losers & the horror thrills

Last Updated on August 2, 2021

We’ve seen the trailers; we’ve seen the clown in full view and; we’ve already seen a therapist about the recurring nightmares. When it comes to the upcoming IT film there’s only one question left unanswered: Is it any good? The film has another two weeks to go before release, but some lucky critics and journalists have already gotten to watch the carnival of terrors, and they’ve taken to social media to voice their opinions. The consensus? It appears we could have another horror classic on our hands, as those who have seen it have praised Bill Skarsgard's Pennywise and the young cast that makes up the Losers Club.

Our own Jimmy O and Eric Walkuski saw the flick, and they are among the masses singing the movie's praises:

You'll float too! @ITMovieOfficial is sensational! The cast is terrific and yes, it's very scary! One of the best #StephenKing adaptations.

— JimmytotheO (@JimmytotheO) August 26, 2017

Happy to say #IT is an effectively scary & faithful adaptation of (half) @StephenKing's novel. Walked out very satisfied. @ITMovieOfficial

— Eric Walkuski (@ericwalkuski) August 26, 2017

I have some issues w/ Pennywise, but most are due to the film using CGI when not necessary. Otherwise, Skarsgard is a creepy sonofagun. #IT

— Eric Walkuski (@ericwalkuski) August 26, 2017

IT made me cry (and not out of terror). It's funny, moving, and of course scary. The kids were EXCELLENT, esp Sophia Lillis. I loved IT. pic.twitter.com/LHb3Zi5zys

— Crystal Bell (@crystalbell) August 26, 2017

Thrilled I can now say that IT is spectacular. Totally terrifying, but also amazing fun (the Losers are PERFECT). Top 10 candidate for me. pic.twitter.com/XjQHyNmSEq

— (((Eric Eisenberg))) (@eeisenberg) August 26, 2017

Also, all of those box office estimates you've been seeing? Way too low in my opinion. This thing is going to be a MONSTER hit.

— (((Eric Eisenberg))) (@eeisenberg) August 26, 2017

#ItMovie was spooktacular. Great cast, surprisingly funny, and genuinely unnerving scares. You'll still be freaked out when you get home. 🎈 pic.twitter.com/n5EQpbk53N

— Dan Casey (@DanCasey) August 26, 2017

#ItMovie was spooktacular. Great cast, surprisingly funny, and genuinely unnerving scares. You'll still be freaked out when you get home. 🎈 pic.twitter.com/n5EQpbk53N

— Dan Casey (@DanCasey) August 26, 2017

#ITMovie: a carnival funhouse of a film; loud, scary, funny. And best of all: it has heart. #It

— Chris Evangelista (@cevangelista413) August 26, 2017

#ITMovie is a very handsome, polished execution of a story you know inside out. The big surprise is Finn Wolfhard. Really earns his spot.

— Phil Nobile Jr. (@PhilNobileJr) August 26, 2017

#ITMovie is everything I hoped for & more. Has heart, laughs & TONS of incredible scares. Fell in love w/ The Losers. Didn't want it to end.

— Perri Nemiroff (@PNemiroff) August 26, 2017

IT is creepy, bloody, super funny, adorably romantic and hands down among my favorite movies of the year pic.twitter.com/tYpaNFHOsu

— ErikDavis (@ErikDavis) August 26, 2017

Beyond killer clowns, IT also delves into the grief & anger kids feel when they realize those who should love & protect them do the opposite

— Anthony Breznican (@Breznican) August 26, 2017

These are just a handful of comments, and some of us probably won't walk away as thrilled, but horror films can be a tough nut to crack but from the sound of it the film has done an excellent job of combining the tale of innocence lost with  clown terror, all while losing none of the heart or settling for cheap scares. If the reviews stay positive, IT could exceed its already lofty opening expectations, and become one of the biggest horror movies ever made. Invest in night lights while you can.

IT arrives September 8.