It! 1967
"Bullets can't kill it! Fire can't burn it! Water can't drown it! How can we destroy IT before IT destroys us?"
In the chilling 1967 horror classic *It!*, directed by Herbert J. Leder, a museum director and his assistant uncover a cursed statue that defies all attempts at destruction.
Director: Herbert J. Leder
Cast
Roddy McDowall
Arthur Pimm
Jill Haworth
Ellen Grove
Paul Maxwell
Jim Perkins
Aubrey Richards
Prof. Weal
Ernest Clark
Harold Grove
Oliver Johnston
Curator Trimingham
Noel Trevarthen
Insp. White
Ian McCulloch
Detective Wayne
Richard Goolden
The Old Rabbi
Dorothy Frere
Miss Swanson
Frequently Asked Questions
What is It! (1967) about?
After a fire destroys a warehouse, a museum director and his assistant discover a cursed statue that survives unscathed. The artifact, tied to a 16th-century rabbi, seems invincible—until greed and desperation lead to deadly consequences.
Who directed It!?
Herbert J. Leder directed *It!*, lending the film its eerie, suspense-driven tone.
Who stars in It!?
The film stars Roddy McDowall, Jill Haworth, Paul Maxwell, Aubrey Richards, and Ernest Clark as the key players entangled in the statue's curse.
Is It! (1967) worth watching?
As a mid-century horror gem, *It!* delivers atmospheric dread and a unique premise, though it leans more on suspense than modern jump scares. Fans of classic horror will appreciate its slow-burn tension.
How long is It!?
The film runs 96 minutes, packing its supernatural thriller into a tight runtime.
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About It! (1967) — Horror Classic Where a Statue Holds Deadly Power
In the chilling 1967 horror classic *It!*, directed by Herbert J. Leder, a museum director and his assistant uncover a cursed statue that defies all attempts at destruction. Following a warehouse fire, only the eerie artifact remains intact, its ancient origins traced back to a 16th-century Rabbi Loew. As the statue's malevolent influence spreads, the assistant realizes its power could be his ticket to control—but at a terrifying cost. The film blends gothic atmosphere with psychological horror, exploring themes of greed, fear, and the unrelenting force of the supernatural.
Roddy McDowall and Jill Haworth anchor the cast as the desperate duo navigating the statue's deadly influence, while Aubrey Richards adds gravitas as the voice of reason. Leder's direction infuses the story with a creeping dread, making *It!* (1967) a standout in horror history—a tale where human ambition collides with an unstoppable, otherworldly force.
