
August 1958
The Blood Oath in the Barrens
After escaping the sewers, the Losers' Club stands in the Barrens at sunset. Stanley Uris cuts each of their palms with a piece of broken Coke bottle, and they join hands in a circle, swearing to return to Derry if It ever comes back. The oath is a powerful ritual that binds them together. Bill Denbrough leads the vow, and each member swears. The scene is a moment of profound connection and childhood faith. The scars from the oath will reappear in 1985 when Mike calls them back, signaling that the promise is still in effect.