Like the first film, this film references Nightmare 5 - Il mito (1989) as one of the films playing at the Derry movie theater in 1989. This is shown during the flashback toward the end of the film where The Losers are walking their bikes home together after defeating Pennywise the first time. It's noted that both It (2017) and Nightmare - Dal profondo della notte (1984), as well as their sequels and variations, share striking similarities in terms of concept, plot, and the main villain. These similarities involve a demonic child murderer with the ability to evoke fear through supernatural and psychological means, to manipulate or possess people, warp reality, shapeshifts in accordance to one's fears as well as the guises of lost loved ones, has superhuman strength, and mainly preys upon children and teenagers. Furthermore, in both cases, the eldritch antagonist exhibits an unpredictable and sadistic type of personality and enjoys engaging in sick and twisted humor. It's also noted that both horror properties share the theme of fear.

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