Documentary film director Christopher Griffiths is exploring the connection between the rash of scary clown sightings of 2016 and Stephen King?s ?It? in his latest endeavor, ?Pennywise: The Story of It?. The filmmakers will also explore coulrophobia (the fear of clowns) and the current culture surrounding clowns, according to SFgate. ?The timing is perfect,? writer and co-producer John Campopiano says in the team?s Indie GoGo video, which is raising money to complete the production.