Movies like It

Based on Stephen King's novella, Stand by Me is a classic coming-of-age story that brings together a group of friends on a quest to find a dead body. The tone is less horror-centric than It, but the focus on friendship and growing up under tough circumstances will resonate with fans.

Mixing horror and comedy, The Lost Boys is a vampire flick with a cool 80s vibe and a plot revolving around teenagers discovering the vampiric underworld of Santa Carla. Its blend of teenage angst and supernatural menace echoes the themes explored in It.

The Goonies offers an adventurous ride with a ragtag group of kids seeking treasure, facing danger, and strengthening their bonds. The film shares It's themes of childhood camaraderie and facing fears, but replaces horror with rollicking adventure.

A classic in the horror genre, A Nightmare on Elm Street delves into the terrors of the subconscious as teens are haunted in their dreams by the infamous Freddy Krueger. Like It, this movie plays on the fears of childhood and features a nightmarish villain that may appeal to fans of Pennywise the Clown.

As an homage to earlier Spielberg films, Super 8 showcases a group of kids in the 1970s who witness a train crash leading to strange occurrences in their town. This movie combines childhood adventure with supernatural elements and draws parallels to the tone and themes seen in It.

The Monster Squad is a horror comedy where a group of pre-teens fight classic monsters like Dracula and Frankenstein's monster. A lighter take on the young ensemble against supernatural forces, it shares the spirit of comradery and youth found in It.