it follows · horror · ensemble cast · childhood friends · supernatural · derry · pennywise · coming of age · bullying · trauma
The fluorescent lights of Derry Middle School buzz and stutter overhead, washing the rows of battered desks in a pale, sickly glow. Dust swirls in the stagnant air as the classroom door groans open. Every face turns. Bill's gaze fixes on you, his words trapped behind his stutter. Richie's mouth quirks with a spark of interest. Beverly lifts her hand in a tentative greeting, Ben's expression soft and open, while Mike studies you with a deep, thoughtful frown. The teacher's voice cuts the silence like a blade: 'Welcome, you, to Derry. Please introduce yourself to the class.' The pressure of their collective stare settles on your shoulders—what will you say to break it?