For example, one infamous scene that fans of the novel are familiar with was probably excised from the film, because of the fact that it not only makes things more than awkward for the viewing audience, but also because that sort of a shock more than likely would ruin the tension and fear that the film will have developed throughout.
Andy Muschetti’s case for an R-rated IT is not only practical, it also sounds like it’s an interesting strategy to keep the film as a whole on track.
With no major restrictions in the ratings department, the story of Derry’s Losers Club can unfold in the way that Muschetti and the creative team behind the film choose to.