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2014

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In the town of Derry, Maine, Will Denbrough and his friends, known as the Losers Club, are haunted by the disappearance of Will's younger brother, George, and other children, leading them to suspect a malevolent entity. The Losers Club, including Mike Hanlon, Ben Hanscom, Beverly Marsh, Richie Tozier, Eddie Kaspbrak, and Stan Uris, each experience terrifying encounters with Pennywise, a shapeshifting clown, which feeds on fear and appears in various forms, often connected to water and the town's dark history. As the entity's influence grows, the Losers Club uncovers Derry's cyclical pattern of disappearances and tragedies, realizing they must confront Pennywise, despite the skepticism of adults and the harassment of local bully Travis Bowers. The group ventures into the sewers beneath Derry, battling their fears and Pennywise's manifestations, including a grotesque spider-like form, and ultimately defeat the entity in its cavernous lair. Emerging from the sewers, the Losers Club makes a blood oath to return to Derry if Pennywise ever resurfaces, forever bound by their shared trauma and victory over the ancient evil.

Writer
Chase Palmer & Cary Fukunaga
IMDb ID (imdb_id)
tt1396484
Script date
2014
164Scenes
21Characters
64Pages
1Dialogue samples

Save the Cat beat sheet

IT Save the Cat analysis

A group of misfit kids in Derry confront a malevolent entity responsible for child disappearances and supernatural horrors.

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Key characters

UNKNOWN

UNKNOWN is identified from the parsed character and dialogue data. In the parsed data, UNKNOWN is connected to 105 scenes, 3534 dialogue lines, first appearing around scene 1.

105 scenes / 3534 dialogue lines

Will Denbrough

Will Denbrough is listed as Protagonist. 13 years old, red-headed, gangly, haunted by the loss of his brother. In the parsed data, Will Denbrough is connected to 60 scenes, first appearing around scene 1.

60 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Ben Hanscom

Ben Hanscom is listed as Protagonist. 13 years old, new kid, history buff, loves Beverly. In the parsed data, Ben Hanscom is connected to 47 scenes, first appearing around scene 1.

47 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Beverly Marsh

Beverly Marsh is listed as Protagonist. 13 years old, tough-minded, auburn hair, abused at home. In the parsed data, Beverly Marsh is connected to 41 scenes, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 1.

41 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Eddie Kaspbrak

Eddie Kaspbrak is listed as Protagonist. 13 years old, health-conscious, asthmatic, mothered by Sonia. In the parsed data, Eddie Kaspbrak is connected to 41 scenes, first appearing around scene 1.

41 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Mike Hanlon

Mike Hanlon is listed as Protagonist. 13 years old, isolated, works at the abattoir. In the parsed data, Mike Hanlon is connected to 40 scenes, first appearing around scene 1.

40 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Richie Tozier

Richie Tozier is listed as Protagonist. 12 years old, neighbor, comic book and video game enthusiast, sarcastic. In the parsed data, Richie Tozier is connected to 39 scenes, first appearing around scene 1.

39 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Stan Uris

Stan Uris is listed as Protagonist. 12 years old, Jewish, tidy, preparing for his Bar Mitzvah. In the parsed data, Stan Uris is connected to 38 scenes, first appearing around scene 1.

38 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Travis Bowers

Travis Bowers is listed as Antagonist. 16 years old, sadistic bully, sociopathic. In the parsed data, Travis Bowers is connected to 28 scenes, 8 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.

28 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Patrick Hockstettler

Patrick Hockstettler is listed as Antagonist. 17 years old, pyromaniac, bully. In the parsed data, Patrick Hockstettler is connected to 17 scenes, 16 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.

17 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Pennywise

Pennywise is listed as Antagonist. Ancient, shapeshifting, evil entity appearing as a clown. In the parsed data, Pennywise is connected to 16 scenes, 16 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.

16 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Leroy Hanlon

Leroy Hanlon is listed as Parent. Mike's father, worker at the abattoir, harbors dark history. In the parsed data, Leroy Hanlon is connected to 11 scenes, 8 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.

11 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

George Denbrough

George Denbrough is listed as Victim. 9 years old, sweet and eager, younger brother of Will. In the parsed data, George Denbrough is connected to 10 scenes, first appearing around scene 1.

10 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Zach Denbrough

Zach Denbrough is listed as Parent. George and Will's father, reserved, deeply affected by George's loss. In the parsed data, Zach Denbrough is connected to 8 scenes, first appearing around scene 2.

8 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Mr. Marsh

Mr. Marsh is listed as Parent. Beverly's abusive father. In the parsed data, Mr. Marsh is connected to 7 scenes, first appearing around scene 7.

7 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Officer Bowers

Officer Bowers is listed as Official. Derry Police Officer, father of Travis Bowers. In the parsed data, Officer Bowers is connected to 7 scenes, first appearing around scene 4.

7 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Sonia Kaspbrak

Sonia Kaspbrak is listed as Parent. Eddie's smothering, overprotective mother. In the parsed data, Sonia Kaspbrak is connected to 7 scenes, first appearing around scene 2.

7 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Sharon Denbrough

Sharon Denbrough is listed as Parent. George and Will's mother, earthy beauty, emotionally distant. In the parsed data, Sharon Denbrough is connected to 6 scenes, first appearing around scene 2.

6 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Chief Borton

Chief Borton is listed as Official. Derry Police Chief. In the parsed data, Chief Borton is connected to 5 scenes, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 3.

5 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Mr. Keene

Mr. Keene is listed as Minor. Local pharmacist. In the parsed data, Mr. Keene is connected to 2 scenes, 16 text mentions, first appearing around scene 51.

2 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Mrs. Marsh

Mrs. Marsh is listed as Parent. Beverly's fragile and intrusive mother. In the parsed data, Mrs. Marsh is connected to 2 scenes, first appearing around scene 6.

2 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Scene outline

  1. 1. EXT. NEIBOLT STREET

    Will approaches the Neibolt Street house, realizing the connection between his visions and the water.

    Will Denbrough

  2. 1. INT. TRANS AM

    Travis Bowers and his gang spot Will and Mike on the street and accelerate towards them.

    Travis Bowers, Mike Hanlon, Will Denbrough

  3. 1. EXT. HANLON ABATTOIR, OUTDOOR PEN

    Leroy Hanlon forces Mike to help him move sheep into the slaughter pen, creating conflict regarding Mike's future.

    Mike Hanlon, Leroy Hanlon

  4. 1. EXT. CANAL BESIDE THE BLACK SPOT

    Pennywise hunts survivors in the canal while Leroy and Dick watch in terror.

    Pennywise, Leroy Hanlon

  5. 1. INT. NEIBOLT STREET HOUSE, BASEMENT

    The group hiding in the basement watches the bullies leave while Eddie confesses to seeing something evil.

    Stan Uris, Eddie Kaspbrak, Richie Tozier, Mike Hanlon, Will Denbrough, Beverly Marsh

  6. 1. INT. WILL'S BEDROOM

    Will helps George assemble a paper boat in his bedroom while discussing the storm.

    George Denbrough, Will Denbrough

  7. 1. EXT. RIVERBANK

    The group gathers on the riverbank and makes a blood oath to return and fight if IT ever returns.

    Will Denbrough, Beverly Marsh, Mike Hanlon, Ben Hanscom, Richie Tozier, Eddie Kaspbrak

  8. 1. INT. CELLAR - WILL'S HOUSE

    Will discovers a flooded cellar and encounters a vision of Georgie manifested by Pennywise.

    Will Denbrough, George Denbrough, Pennywise

  9. 2. INT. TRAVIS BOWERS HOUSE

    Travis Bowers is found broken in his home with his dead father.

    Travis Bowers

  10. 2. INT. WILL'S HOUSE

    George moves through the house past his mother.

    George Denbrough, Sharon Denbrough

  11. 2. INT. HOSPITAL ROOM

    Leroy gives Mike a dire warning about the canal as his medical treatment begins.

    Mike Hanlon, Leroy Hanlon

  12. 2. INT. WILL DENBROUGH'S HOUSE, WILL'S ROOM

    Will hides from the entity, only to be found by his father.

    Will Denbrough, Zach Denbrough

  13. 2. INT. HANLON ABATOIR, SLAUGHTER PEN

    Leroy forces Mike to kill a sheep, which Mike refuses, leading to a philosophical disagreement.

    Mike Hanlon, Leroy Hanlon

  14. 2. EXT. NEIBOLT STREET

    The Losers Club engages in a firework and rock battle against Travis Bowers' gang.

    Travis Bowers, Will Denbrough, Mike Hanlon, Richie Tozier, Ben Hanscom, Beverly Marsh

  15. 2. EXT. NEIBOLT STREET HOUSE

    Travis and his friends leave the house frustrated.

    Travis Bowers

  16. 2. EXT. EDDIE KASPBRAK'S HOUSE

    Will calls Eddie on the walkie-talkie while Mrs. Kaspbrak watches; Dr. Handor arrives for a visit.

    Will Denbrough, Eddie Kaspbrak, Sonia Kaspbrak

  17. 3. EXT. DERRY MIDDLE SCHOOL

    Summer vacation begins. The Losers Club gathers, Beverly Marsh is bullied, and Travis Bowers threatens Will.

    Will Denbrough, Richie Tozier, Eddie Kaspbrak, Stan Uris, Beverly Marsh, Travis Bowers

  18. 3. INT. EDDIE KASPBRAK'S HOUSE, FRONT DOOR

    Mrs. Kaspbrak lets Dr. Handor into the house.

    Will Denbrough, Eddie Kaspbrak, Sonia Kaspbrak

  19. 3. INT. NEIBOLT STREET HOUSE, 1ST FLOOR

    The kids attempt to escape through the front door but find it nailed shut, then encounter Pennywise briefly.

    Ben Hanscom, Pennywise, Will Denbrough, Beverly Marsh, Eddie Kaspbrak, Richie Tozier

  20. 3. INT. HOSPITAL, CORRIDOR

    Mike follows a sheep into the coroner's office.

    Mike Hanlon

  21. 3. INT. WILL'S HOUSE, BASEMENT DOOR

    Zach checks the basement and finds it dry, dismissing Will's claims.

    Will Denbrough, Zach Denbrough

  22. 3. INT. KITCHEN - WILL'S HOUSE

    George faces the cellar door.

    George Denbrough

  23. 3. EXT. TRAVIS BOWERS HOUSE

    Police arrest Travis Bowers.

    Chief Borton, Travis Bowers

  24. 3. EXT. NEIBOLT STREET PIER

    The Losers Club is forced toward the Neibolt house as the battle intensifies.

    Travis Bowers, Beverly Marsh, Ben Hanscom, Eddie Kaspbrak, Richie Tozier, Will Denbrough

  25. 4. INT. HOSPITAL CORRIDOR

    Mike runs to his father's hospital room.

    Mike Hanlon

  26. 4. INT. WILL'S BEDROOM

    Will communicates with Richie via walkie-talkie.

    Will Denbrough, Richie Tozier

  27. 4. EXT. EMERGENCY EXIT - DERRY HIGH SCHOOL

    Ben Hanscom and Beverly Marsh share a brief, awkward encounter.

    Beverly Marsh, Ben Hanscom

  28. 4. INT. EDDIE KASPBRAK'S HOUSE, EDDIE'S BEDROOM

    Dr. Handor examines Eddie and questions him about his mother's control over his health.

    Eddie Kaspbrak, Sonia Kaspbrak

  29. 4. INT. NEIBOLT STREET HOUSE, 2ND FLOOR

    The group reaches a bedroom. Eddie falls through a hole in the floor.

    Beverly Marsh, Stan Uris, Richie Tozier, Ben Hanscom, Eddie Kaspbrak, Will Denbrough

  30. 4. EXT. NEIBOLT STREET HOUSE

    The kids find a basement entry point.

    Ben Hanscom, Stan Uris, Eddie Kaspbrak, Richie Tozier, Beverly Marsh

  31. 4. INT. HOSPITAL, CORONER'S OFFICE

    Mike is trapped and tormented by a hallucination of Patrick Hockstettler.

    Mike Hanlon, Pennywise, Patrick Hockstettler, Chief Borton

  32. 4. EXT. EDGE OF THE BARRENS

    The boys are turned away by police; Officer Bowers announces another missing child, Patrick Hockstettler, and blames Mike Hanlon.

    Will Denbrough, Stan Uris, Richie Tozier, Ben Hanscom, Eddie Kaspbrak, Chief Borton

  33. 5. INT. CELLAR DOORWAY

    George attempts to enter the dark cellar.

    George Denbrough

  34. 5. EXT. TRAVIS BOWER'S BACKYARD

    Travis Bowers torments his friends and a cat before being disciplined by his father; he discovers a menacing message from Pennywise.

    Travis Bowers, Patrick Hockstettler, Officer Bowers

  35. 5. INT. NEIBOLT STREET HOUSE, 1ST FLOOR, KITCHEN

    Eddie is knocked out on the kitchen floor.

    Eddie Kaspbrak

  36. 5. INT. HOSPITAL ROOM

    Mike discovers his father has passed away.

    Mike Hanlon, Leroy Hanlon

  37. 5. EXT. NEIBOLT STREET PIER

    The boys engage in a desperate rock fight to cover their retreat.

    Will Denbrough, Mike Hanlon, Richie Tozier, Travis Bowers

  38. 5. INT. WILL DENBROUGH'S HOUSE

    Will returns home to find his father distant and his mother catatonic.

    Will Denbrough, Sharon Denbrough, Zach Denbrough

  39. 5. INT. BEVERLY'S APARTMENT

    Beverly wakes up covered in blood.

    Beverly Marsh

  40. 5. EXT. OLD CAPE STREET / TRANS AM

    The Bowers gang hunts Mike in their car.

    Mike Hanlon, Travis Bowers

  41. 6. INT. NEIBOLT STREET HOUSE, 2ND FLOOR

    Will, Mike, and Ben return to rescue Eddie but are attacked by crows.

    Will Denbrough, Mike Hanlon, Ben Hanscom

  42. 6. EXT. NEIBOLT STREET HOUSE

    The boys successfully enter the house as the bullies surround the exterior.

    Will Denbrough, Richie Tozier, Mike Hanlon, Ben Hanscom, Travis Bowers

  43. 6. EXT. BEN'S HOUSE, ROOFTOP

    The kids discuss 'It' and their fears while watching fireworks, until they spot Mike being chased.

    Will Denbrough, Richie Tozier, Eddie Kaspbrak, Stan Uris, Beverly Marsh, Ben Hanscom

  44. 6. INT. EDDIE KASPBRAK'S HOUSE

    The boys raid Eddie's kitchen, interacting briefly with his mother.

    Will Denbrough, Richie Tozier, Eddie Kaspbrak, Stan Uris, Sonia Kaspbrak

  45. 6. EXT. HANLON FARM

    Flashback to Leroy teaching Mike about the cycle of life.

    Mike Hanlon, Leroy Hanlon

  46. 6. INT. CORONER'S OFFICE

    Will and Mike search the coroner's office and conclude that 'IT' is connected to water and the sewers.

    Will Denbrough, Mike Hanlon

  47. 6. INT. BEVERLY'S BATHROOM

    Beverly realizes the blood is real; her mother remains oblivious.

    Beverly Marsh, Mrs. Marsh

  48. 6. INT. WILL'S BEDROOM

    Will and George exchange a coded call, and Will disconnects from Richie.

    George Denbrough, Will Denbrough, Richie Tozier

  49. 7. INT. HOSPITAL ROOM

    Mike mourns while remembering his father.

    Mike Hanlon

  50. 7. INT. NEIBOLT STREET HOUSE, BASEMENT

    The Losers Club hides in the basement.

    Richie Tozier, Will Denbrough, Eddie Kaspbrak, Ben Hanscom, Beverly Marsh

  51. 7. EXT. NEIBOLT STREET

    Mike reaches a dead end and is pursued by the Bowers gang.

    Mike Hanlon, Travis Bowers

  52. 7. INT. BEVERLY'S APARTMENT

    Beverly's father aggressively interrogates her about her friends and his obsession with her purity.

    Beverly Marsh, Mr. Marsh

  53. 7. INT. KITCHEN - WILL'S HOUSE

    George steels himself to enter the cellar.

    George Denbrough

  54. 7. INT. HANDLON ABATTOIR

    Police harass Mike and Leroy, taking Mike into custody.

    Mike Hanlon, Leroy Hanlon, Officer Bowers, Travis Bowers

  55. 8. EXT. NEIBOLT STREET HOUSE

    Travis remains outside, unable to locate the entry.

    Travis Bowers

  56. 8. EXT. BEN'S HOUSE, BEDROOM

    The boys gather and review Ben's research on Derry's history of disappearances.

    Will Denbrough, Richie Tozier, Stan Uris, Eddie Kaspbrak, Ben Hanscom

  57. 8. EXT. WILL'S HOUSE

    Will returns home hearing music.

    Will Denbrough

  58. 8. INT. CELLAR - WILL'S HOUSE

    George retrieves the paraffin from the cellar while feeling watched.

    George Denbrough, Pennywise

  59. 8. INT. EDDIE KASPBRAK'S HOUSE

    Eddie confronts his mother about her lies regarding his health and leaves for the Bar Mitzvah.

    Eddie Kaspbrak, Sonia Kaspbrak

  60. 9. EXT. DERRY STREETS

    Will and Mike find a distressed Beverly in the rain.

    Will Denbrough, Mike Hanlon, Beverly Marsh

  61. 9. EXT. WILL'S HOUSE

    The group sees Will off before his family trip.

    Zach Denbrough, Sharon Denbrough, Will Denbrough, Richie Tozier, Ben Hanscom, Beverly Marsh

  62. 9. EXT. BASSEY PARK QUARRY, ROPE SWING

    The group goes swimming; they feel something unnatural in the water.

    Will Denbrough, Richie Tozier, Eddie Kaspbrak, Stan Uris, Ben Hanscom, Beverly Marsh

  63. 9. INT. WILL'S BEDROOM

    Will and George finish the boat; George leaves for the street.

    George Denbrough, Will Denbrough

  64. 10. EXT. BASSEY PARK QUARRY, SHORE

    The kids discuss the haunting of Derry and their personal supernatural encounters.

    Will Denbrough, Richie Tozier, Eddie Kaspbrak, Stan Uris, Ben Hanscom, Beverly Marsh

  65. 10. EXT. WITCHAM STREET

    George encounters Pennywise at a storm drain.

    George Denbrough, Pennywise

  66. 10. INT. WILL'S WAGONEER

    Will departs, remembering the oath.

    Will Denbrough, Zach Denbrough, Sharon Denbrough

  67. 10. INT. SYNAGOGUE

    Stan's Bar Mitzvah proceeds during a storm; Eddie arrives to join the group.

    Richie Tozier, Eddie Kaspbrak, Stan Uris, Ben Hanscom

  68. 21. EXT. STREET IN FRONT OF LIBRARY

    Will, Richie, and Eddie speed past the library on their bikes.

    Will Denbrough, Richie Tozier, Eddie Kaspbrak

  69. 22. INT. PUBLIC LIBRARY

    Ben Hanscom researches local history while interacting with Mrs. Starret and observing a mysterious one-armed man.

    Ben Hanscom

  70. 23. INT. BEVERLY'S HOUSE, KITCHEN

    Beverly looks for food in her empty kitchen.

    Beverly Marsh

  71. 24. INT. BEVERLY'S HOUSE, LIVING ROOM

    Mrs. Marsh has an uncomfortable, invasive conversation with Beverly regarding puberty.

    Beverly Marsh, Mrs. Marsh

  72. 25. INT. DERRY SYNAGOGUE

    The Rabbi pressures Stan about his upcoming Bar Mitzvah and expresses grief over his own missing son.

    Stan Uris

  73. 26. INT. DERRY SYNAGOGUE, DOWNSTAIRS

    Stan searches for a bathroom in the basement.

    Stan Uris

  74. 27. INT. SYNOGOGUE, MIKVEH

    Stan encounters a grotesque, shapeshifting woman in the ritual pool.

    Stan Uris, Pennywise

  75. 28. INT. DERRY SYNOGOGUE, MAIN FLOOR

    Stan runs out of the synagogue in a state of panic.

    Stan Uris

  76. 29. INT. PUBLIC LIBRARY

    Ben researches the history of Derry.

    Ben Hanscom

  77. 30. EXT. PUBLIC LIBRARY

    Ben writes a haiku about Beverly on a postcard.

    Ben Hanscom

  78. 31. EXT. CANAL STREET

    Ben tries to mail a postcard to Beverly but is ambushed by Travis, Snatch, Hockstettler, and Victor.

    Ben Hanscom, Travis Bowers, Patrick Hockstettler

  79. 32. EXT. KANSAS STREET

    The bullies catch Ben at the Kissing Bridge, threatening him with a knife while Pennywise watches from a passing car.

    Ben Hanscom, Travis Bowers, Pennywise

  80. 33. EXT. KENDUSKAEG STREAM

    Ben tumbles into the stream, pelts Travis with a hub cap, and flees into the woods.

    Ben Hanscom, Travis Bowers

Dialogue examples

I saw what was really responsible for that fire, Mikey. Not the Legion. See those white boys, they were there, but there was something else, orchestrating 'em. Had 'em all in a fit and frenzy, moved to his whims. This thing, I don't even know how to describe it...

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