The Aftermath: IT (1990 miniseries)

The Alarmist

Nov 04, 2025•34 min

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New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Dr. James Francis Jr. about the 1990s miniseries IT and the cultural and psychological impact it had on a generation of viewers. Talk about generational trauma! Dr. Francis is a Professor of English at Texas A&M and helps us dig deeper into the loss of childhood playfulness, collective irrational fears and the terror of the uncanny. Afterward, Patreon subscribers can revisit the board with Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early and see if the verdict has changed. Not on Patreon yet?! Join us below!

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