The Origins of Evil Finally Revealed With Welcome to Derry , HBO Max finally delivers what Stephen King fans have been waiting for decades: a deep dive into the origins of Pennywise, long before the Losers' Club came to thwart its plans in the 1980s. The series, overseen by Andy Muschietti (director of the IT films of 2017 and 2019), explores the town of Derry in the 1960s, an era of social upheaval where the ancient evil sleeping beneath the town finds the perfect playground. Derry, a Character in Its Own Right Beyond the terrifying clown (portrayed by the masterful Bill Skarsgård reprising his iconic role), the true protagonist of the series is the town itself. Derry is not like other towns. It's a place where memory is selective, where tragedies are quickly forgotten, and where adults seem afflicted by a collective blindness to the horror striking their children. This quiz was designed to explore your place in this toxic social dynamic: would you be one of those who see, or one of those who forget? "We all float down here. And you'll float too!" Understanding Your Result The four archetypes in this test represent human defense mechanisms against the unspeakable: The Truth Seeker tries to rationalize horror through knowledge. It's the path of science and history, but it often leads to madness. The Survivor embodies pure instinct. It's the animal part of us that refuses to die. This is often the most solitary profile. The Guardian draws strength from social bonds. It's proof that empathy is a weapon against the darkness. The Rebel uses chaos to fight chaos. This is the most dangerous profile for Pennywise, because laughter and contempt are poison to fear. What Now? If you survived this test, you're ready for the series. But beware — watching Welcome to Derry is not without risk. You'll never look at a storm drain or a red balloon the same way again. To keep exploring your fears, why not try our quizzes on Stranger Things , The Last of Us , or American Horror Sto...