It’s no secret that childhood fears have a tendency to stick with people, and “IT” makes those fears come to life for viewers in ways they could never imagine.

Based on Stephen King’s 1986 novel, this remake received $218 million, according to IMDb. Released Sept. 8, the highly anticipated remake of the 1990 classic saw a record-breaking opening of $123 million, according to Box Office Mojo.

Director Andy Muschietti tells the story of a group of children, including Bill Denbrough, played by Jaeden Lieberher, Beverly Marsh, played by Sophia Lillis, and Richie Tozier, played by Finn Wolfhard. Calling themselves The Losers Club, these characters portray relatable feelings of loss and embarrassment while giving off a “screw it” view toward everyday life. Having insecure souls, broken families and struggling with the constant fear of being bullied, these outcasts use nature as a safe haven, which empowers them to fight back against It.

The original film, which was released as a television mini-series, was told through flashbacks to childhood memories of It. In contrast, the 2017 “IT” is told through the children’s eyes and lets viewers know this is only chapter one.

It comes to kill every thirty years, according to the 1990 film, and since it has been 27 years since the release of the first movie, it’s reasonable to predict the second installment will open in 2020 with the kids as adults.

Writers Chase Palmer, Cary Fukunaga and Gary Dauberman combine humor and horror to make a film worth watching. Gazing at the big screen and hearing more laughter from the audience than shrieks, the comedic relief saves the film with fast and witty dialogue.

Hopping from action, drama and comedy all the while keeping up with the banter between Tozier and the rest of the club lightens the mood of the film during intense scenes giving a perfect medium for audiences to enjoy.

Being a bit more humorously vulgar than the first film, Muschietti plays with the audience’s feelings going to and from laughter to silent intensities as It comes in and out of sight.

The 1990 Pennywise, played by Tim Curry, is dressed as a colorfast clown one would see at a circus, which gives authenticity and creepiness to his character. The 2017 Pennywise, played by Bill Skarsgard, is more demonic, dressed in a dull and ragged costume.

Though different, some things both versions of Pennywise do right is emit a hungry look in their eyes and drool with a fear-thirsty mouth packed with unbrushed fangs in much need of braces. Both actors attempt to give off a scare factor, but it is almost laughable because, well, it’s a clown.

Muschietti’s use of bright colors against the dreary feel of the picture allows for It and his blood red balloons to stand out. The contrast of shadows and tilted camera angles during the scenes when IT comes out gives a nostalgic, yet predictable feel. Although Muschietti made typical moves such as adding bursts of loud music and fast camera shots for intensity and jump scares, those exact factors are what people go to a horror film for.

“IT” will keep viewers entertained and desperate for the second chapter. Skip the cheesy horror flicks and enjoy the works of the master of fear himself, Stephen King, as a great introduction to the fall season.