In the summer of 1989, a group of bullied kids band together to destroy a shape-shifting monster, which disguises itself as a clown and preys on the children of Derry, their small Maine town.
Fountain Square Parking, Vine Street, Main Street Historic District, Central Business District, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, 45202, United States of America
Unorganized North Cochrane, Cochrane District, Northeastern Ontario, Ontario, Canada
Scene: (on location)
The chilling adaptation of Stephen King’s clown-horror epic is set in the fictional town of Derry, Maine – but filmed in small-town Ontario, Canada, where the pretty streets of Port Hope became a place of nightmares.
Where was It filmed?
It was filmed in Ontario, Canada – Port Hope as the town of Derry, plus Oshawa and Toronto – with some establishing shots in Bangor, Maine.
Every It location, explained
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Derry – Port Hope
The town of Derry is the real Port Hope, Ontario, whose historic main street features throughout.
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The Neibolt house – Oshawa
The terrifying well house and other sets used Oshawa, Ontario.
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Toronto and the quarry
Scenes used Toronto and the Elora Quarry for the kids’ swimming hole.
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Bangor – Maine
Some establishing shots used Bangor, Maine – Stephen King’s own home town.
Planning a visit
Port Hope, Ontario – the real Derry – is a charming, accessible town whose historic streets fans will recognise.
It Fun Facts
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Derry is Port Hope The town of Derry is the real Port Hope, Ontario.
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Filmed in Canada The Maine-set horror was shot largely in Ontario, Canada.
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Pennywise Bill Skarsgård’s Pennywise the clown became a horror icon.
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Based on Stephen King It adapts King’s epic novel, split into two films.
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A box-office record It became one of the highest-grossing horror films ever.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was It filmed?
In Ontario, Canada – Port Hope as Derry, plus Oshawa and Toronto – with establishing shots in Bangor, Maine.
What town plays Derry?
The real Port Hope, Ontario.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – Port Hope is a charming, accessible Ontario town.
