Why do people feel fear? Psychologists believe that such emotions can be divided into rational and irrational, and the "irrational" fear usually has the greatest influence on people.

The film is adapted from Stephen King's work "It". The second chapter has aroused heated discussion among movie lovers before it was released, and the clown Penny Wise, who symbolizes the human devil, swept through again, "holding up" people's inner escape and awe of fear. The role of a clown is like a mirror, constantly reminding those who turn a blind eye to the pain and scars; After many twists and turns, we will finally find that there is only one way to defeat the devil.

Use people's imperfections to portray the devil in everyone's heart.

In the protagonist group of "it", everyone has the most unbearable and fearful person or memory. Whether the hero Bill blames himself for the disappearance of his younger brother George, or the heroine Beverly's long-term anxiety under the control of a pedophile father, and the bullied and lonely class, their fears are the "nutrients" for raising clowns more and more.

In other words, because people are imperfect, many people constantly push themselves to perfection in the process of pursuing perfection. Does this mentality look like an inseparable "devil"? The more you ask, the greater the fear. It seems that as long as we stop, the sense of insecurity will rise immediately, which makes people reflect: "If people accept their shortcomings frankly, wouldn't they be much happier?" 」

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Loser = lover, don't ignore the strength from the heart.

In the first chapter of the movie "It", Eddie in the leading group was accidentally injured and fractured while looking for a clown. He wanted the clerk to sign the plaster, but he didn't expect to get the word "loser", which obviously showed that the clerk looked down on him. But Eddie tactfully crossed out the S in Loser and changed it to V, which became Lover.

As a loser in everyone's eyes, Eddie lacks self-confidence and doesn't want to face the "devil". Perhaps, some people will think that this is an escape from reality, but from another perspective, Eddie's openness and attitude of "turning malice into love" are actually symbols that people dare to reverse reality in difficulties.

After 27 years of reincarnation, deep fears can only be faced calmly.

The story takes place in Delhi, a mysterious town created by Stephen King. According to legend, the reason why people are missing here is that clowns come out to charm people every 27 years and take advantage of their simple timidity to take people away.

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Stephen King used this "27 years" to express one thing: "What people are afraid of will not disappear with time, it will be hidden in your heart and suddenly remind you at a certain moment. This story uses a clown to represent fear. Although it always haunts our hearts like a nightmare, when it strikes again, people can still find a way to fight it, just like in the first chapter, the protagonist group "Lu Snake Club" defeated the evil forces with the power of unity.

Looking closely at life, clowns are really everywhere. They exist in the heart, thoughts, and even at work or at home. As a person, everyone has their own compulsory life topics and tests that must be faced. These challenges are often a source of fear. "It" emphasizes the argument that "instead of constantly escaping, maybe we should accept it calmly". Only by living in peace with fear can we truly overcome fear!

Can you defeat the devil in your heart? Its strong return: forcing us to openly accept deep fears.