IT (2017)

Pennywise the Dancing clown preys on youth every 27 years. It's no coincidence that the miniseries based on this horrifying being get a motion picture 27 years following that miniseries. As Dash’s teacher from The Incredibles said: “Coincidence, I THINK NOT!” IT is a horror induced film and it is perhaps one of the decade's best.

Now, step right up to witness the amazing and psychotic portrayal of the title character. Played by Bill Skarsgard, son, and brother of actors Stellan and Alexander Skarsgard. Bill does an absolutely terrifying performance and it's without a doubt one of the more memorable villain roles.

Not only does Skarsgard shine, but the stars of the “Losers Club” are also among the highlights of the film. Stranger Things star Finn Wolfhard luminates as the comedic relief, while the other members are the emotional efforts of the film.

Andy Muschietti director of the film, gets genuine and flat out scary moments in this stomach churning horror masterpiece.

On top of his stellar efforts making this film as scary as possible, the score, make-up, costumes and special effects are stunning to the core. Hair raising, and spin tingling.

“You’ll float too!” This film is an absolute rush from start to finish. Even if you have to hold on to something for two hours. I have no doubt this adaptation of the “master of horrors” novel will become an example for future horror movies to come.

Rate: A

Photo: Warner Bros.

Director: Andy Muschietti

Starring: Bill Skarsgard, Finn Wolfhard, Jaeden Lieberher

MPAA Rating: R -( for violence/horror, bloody images, and for language)

Synopsis: "IT," directed by Andy Muschietti ("Mama"), is based on the hugely popular Stephen King novel of the same name, which has been terrifying readers for decades. When children begin to disappear in the town of Derry, Maine, a group of young kids are faced with their biggest fears when they square off against an evil clown named Pennywise, whose history of murder and violence dates back for centuries.

Jaws (1975)

Based on the popular 1974 novel "Jaws", is a terrifying and edge-of-your seat film. The film chronicles the gaudy and horrific events of a small and secluded tourist town of "Amity Island", located in the Eastern region of the United States. 

The film is brought to life by young director Steven Spielberg, who is previously noted best for films such as: "The Sugarland Express" and "Duel", In which both films came out in the same decade as "Jaws", only a few years apart from one another. 

The performances seen in the film are absolutely marvelous, with zealous perfection. As this is a horror film, the leading cast: Roy Schneider, Robert Shaw, and Richard Dreyfuss are without a doubt dramatic, in which this is another reason this cast is phenomenal. 

Steven Spielberg's version of Peter Benchleys classic novel is triumphant, dramatic, and ghastly obscene. Viewers will find the film frightening, especially with composer John Williams' title theme for the film with is instrumented brilliantly, with dark and haunting qualities. But also viewers will find "Jaws" humorous and sarcastic.

Costume design and facial features with a pre dominantly male cast is somber and prehistoric. And if the other principal actors had followed what Roy Schnieder did for the film, not shaving their face was a personal preference, probably because they wanted to look as-tough-as hell destroying the S.O.B "Great White Shark". 

One of cinemas most highest grossing films of the 20th century, "Jaws" has gone on to prove to be an icon for the cinema for many years to come. 

Rate: A

Steven Spielberg presents a Universal Studios film starring: Roy Schneider, Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss and Lorraine Gary. Based upon the original novel "Jaws" by Peter Benchley. Runtime: 2 hours and 10 minutes