Stephen Kings IT is a television miniseries based on the novel by Stephen King that was originally broadcast in two parts in 1990 and later released on DVD for the United States market The story follows a group of childhood friends known as the Losers Club who confront an ancient shape‑shifting entity that awakens every twenty‑seven years in the fictional town of Derry Maine The entity most often appears as a clown named Pennywise and feeds on the fears of children The DVD release presents both parts of the miniseries in their original aspect ratio with restored picture quality and includes supplemental material such as behind the scenes documentaries interviews with the cast and crew and commentary tracks that explore the adaptation process The production is noted for its practical effects and the iconic performance of Tim Curry as Pennywise which has become a cultural touchstone for horror cinema The miniseries also features a strong ensemble cast including Annette OToole Richard Thomas John Ritter and Harry Anderson whose portrayals of the adult versions of the Losers Club add emotional depth to the narrative The atmospheric score composed by Richard Bellis enhances the sense of dread and nostalgia that permeates the story The DVD packaging often includes a collectible booklet with production stills and an essay on the legacy of the novel and its adaptation The release was marketed heavily within the horror genre and was placed in the horror section of retail outlets to assist consumers searching for horror titles The title was added to the iOctavio.com catalog on April 9 2005 and was categorized under horror to align with its thematic content and to facilitate discovery by users browsing horror movies The original review supplied for reference describes a series of murders that prompts Mike Hanlon to suspect the supernatural menace the group battled as children has returned and that he begins calling his friends to honor the oath they swore to reunite in Derry should the evil resurface This summary captures the core premise and underscores the cyclical nature of the terror that defines the narrative The highlights of the DVD edition emphasize the restoration work the supplemental features and the enduring impact of the miniseries on horror fans and popular culture