1. Beginning (First Few Minutes):
• Quote: “HOLY SHIT HE BIT OFF THE KID’S ARM.”
• Comment: You reacted strongly to the opening scene where Pennywise bites off Georgie’s arm, setting the tone for the horror you remembered but hadn’t experienced fully in previous viewings.
2. 23 Minutes In:
• Quote: “Not too scary.”
• Comment: You noted supernatural events involving a black kid and a Jewish pastor’s child but found it more eerie than terrifying, observing that it wasn’t as scary yet.
3. Library Scene:
• Quote: “The kid in the library got chased by a headless Penny.”
• Comment: You noted the chase scene with the headless figure and were surprised by how violent the movie was, particularly when one kid’s stomach was cut with a name.
4. Humor and Gross Moments:
• Quote: “It’s basically piss and shit LMAO.”
• Comment: You commented on the gross sewer water scene with humor, balancing the horror with lighter moments.
5. Eddie’s Mom and Themes of Control:
• Quote: “Like a lot of parents think they have the power to enforce but for a lot of the teenage kids they’ve already grown beyond that.”
• Comment: You analyzed Eddie’s mom and how the dynamic between parents and kids represents a broader theme of control and the kids’ growing independence.
6. The Bathroom Scene (52-55 Minutes):
• Quote: “There’s been a trope… the blood on the bathroom. Reminds me of The Shining.”
• Comment: You connected the bathroom blood scene with The Shining and interpreted the blood as a metaphor for the girl’s puberty, deepening the personal horror.
7. Georgie’s Discovery:
• Quote: “Ayyyy they found Georgie. But he’s still missing an arm.”
• Comment: You noted the unsettling moment when the kids find Georgie, but he’s still injured, which added a mix of relief and continued horror.
8. Final Fight Against Pennywise:
• Quote: “When they stop fearing, Pennywise gets weaker… When the kids fought back, he got hurt.”
• Comment: You observed the theme that Pennywise weakens when the kids let go of their fear, emphasizing the movie’s deeper message about the power of bravery.
9. End of Movie:
• Quote: “Oh wow. They were able to make the clown go away. Impressive!!!”
• Comment: You were impressed by the kids’ victory over Pennywise, appreciating the way they made him disappear through their unity and courage.