The Origins of the Movie 'It': From Stephen King’s Macroverse to Hollywood

Where did the movie 'It' come from? The answer to this question takes us on a journey from Stephen King's fertile imagination to the realms of his Macroverse and the bustling studios of Hollywood.

Stephhen King's Macroverse

Firstly, let's delve into the vast realm of King's imagination. The movie 'It' is based on King's famous novel that also inspired a memorable TV miniseries. The creature known as 'IT' is not just a simple evil clown but something far more ancient and terrifying. To understand its origins, we need to explore King's expansive universe, known as the Macroverse.

In the Macroverse, 'IT' is not just a mere clown but an ancient evil being that has existed for billions of years. King describes 'IT' as coming from the void that contains our entire universe, a realm often referred to as the Todash Darkness. In the novel, 'IT' is glimpsed in its true form in the Deadlights, a realm where it is present in its original form and appears as an endless, crawling, hairy creature made of orange light.

Various Forms IT Can Mould Themselves In

IT is a versatile and manipulative entity. In King's novel 'It', it mainly manifests as a male clown named Pennywise, but it can also take other forms. For instance, when it was first mentioned in the story, it was depicted as an enormous female spider. According to King, this transformation fits its preying on the children and channeling their fears. The turtle, which is depicted as The Turtle, is another ancient being from the Macroverse and IT's natural enemy.

Arrival on Earth

The origins of IT on Earth are shrouded in ancient cataclysms. IT arrived on the Earth in a catastrophic event millions of years ago, landing in what would eventually become the town of Derry, Maine. IT then slumbered beneath the Earth for millions of years, awaiting the arrival of humanity.

Since the construction of Derry in 1715, IT began its cycle of feeding on the fears of the people of Derry, feeding and then entering into hibernation for cycles of 27 to 30 years. It preys on the children of Derry because their fears are easier to harvest and manipulate into physical form. IT has a specific preference for appearing as Pennywise the Dancing Clown, as King believed this transformation appealed to children's imaginations.

History of It in Derry

Ben, Jeremy, Ray, and Taylor, who discovered Derry's history, found that IT has been responsible for numerous tragic events in the town for centuries. For example, IT was the cause of the explosion at the Kitchener Iron Works that killed 108 people, including 88 children, in the 1950s. Even more ominously, a young boy named Dorcey Corcoran was beaten to death by his stepfather in 1957, which served as the catalyst for IT to awaken. Due to IT's manipulation, the adults in Derry do not dwell on these tragedies, leading to the children's ongoing fear and disappearance.

Overall, 'It' is more than just a simple horror story; it's a complex tale of ancient evil, human fear, and the supernatural phenomena that permeate the small town of Derry, Maine.

Keywords: Stephen King, IT (movie), Macroverse, Pennywise, Derry Maine