--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Thanks to 'It,' you're going to see the…" description: "\"Thanks to 'It,' you're going to see the studios take a lot more chances on a very specific vision. An R-rated horror film about children being eaten by..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/627/mike-flanagan-10114_children_thanks-to-it-you-re-going-to-see-the-stu_1088252.jpg" --- # Thanks to 'It,' you're going to see the studios take a lot… ![“Thanks to 'It,' you're going to see the studios take a lot more chances on a very specific vision. An R-rated horror film about children being eaten by a monster that lives in a sewer is not normally something that a studio would throw their weight behind. But we've seen the success of it, which…” quote by Mike Flanagan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/627/mike-flanagan-10114_children_thanks-to-it-you-re-going-to-see-the-stu_1088252.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/627/mike-flanagan-10114_children_thanks-to-it-you-re-going-to-see-the-stu_1088252.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/627/mike-flanagan-10114_children_thanks-to-it-you-re-going-to-see-the-stu_1088252.jpg) > “Thanks to 'It,' you're going to see the studios take a lot more chances on a very specific vision. An R-rated horror film about children being eaten by a monster that lives in a sewer is not normally something that a studio would throw their weight behind. But we've seen the success of it, which props everyone up.” [Mike Flanagan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mike-flanagan/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The quote highlights how the success of a bold, unconventional horror film encourages studios to fund more daring, niche projects. **In simple terms:** Success of daring horror fuels studio risk‑taking. Key Takeaway Bold successes inspire studio risk. Themes film industry innovation risk genre creativity Mood optimistic analytical Type industry inspirational When to use this quote - studio green‑lighting - independent producers - audience expectation - marketing strategies Key Concepts Horror R‑rated monster sewer setting Questions to Reflect On - What limits do studios face when green‑lighting risky films? - How can creators balance originality with audience appeal? 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