Are clowns always funny? Meet the dancing clown Pennywise, the protagonist of Stephen King’s horror novel “It” (It) written in 1986. This terrible clown is a transfiguration, only children and people in life can see them, making them troubled by nightmares. It can take many forms, including werewolves, bats, water ches, and sharks, and can embody a child’s worst fears. Watch out for the red balloons swaying in the breeze, children. Great choice for Halloween!