Violence
StrongGraphic killings and bodily mutilation occur, alongside child abuse, domestic abuse and hate crimes.
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It
It is a 1986 horror novel by American author Stephen King. The story follows seven children as they are terrorized by an evil entity called It, which exploits the fears of its victims to disguise itself while hunting its prey.
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Wikipedia contributors, It (novel) · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Modified for this entry.
Parents Guide
Partially reviewedVersion covered
Stephen King's1986 novel, as identified in the professional book review; film/TV adaptations excluded. Exact print pagination not independently verified.
Sexual content
StrongExplicit sexual material includes sexual activity involving children and sexual exploitation themes.
Language
StrongFrequent strong profanity and racist, antisemitic and homophobic slurs occur.
Alcohol, drugs & smoking
StrongChildren smoke; adults drink heavily and smoke, with drug use and dependence discussed.
Frightening & intense themes
StrongChildren and adults face terror, abuse, suicide and disturbing supernatural threats.
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