Pennywise Isn’t Just a Clown — That "Eater of Worlds" Line Hints at Cosmic Horror Origins the Movies Don't Cover
Stephen Kinghas created some of the most famous and terrifying villains in horror. Among those villains is Pennywise, who originates in Kings 1986 novelIT. What is Pennywise in IT? Image by Jefferson Chacon Why is Pennywise Called The Eater of Worlds? As mentioned, Pennywise feeds on fear. The more scared the victim, the tastier. Image via Warner Bros. Or at least, all life in Derry, considering it hibernates for 27 years at a time....