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It Follows

2015
Horror
Mystery
1h 40m
For 19-year-old Jay, fall should be about school, boys and weekends out at the lake. But after a seemingly innocent sexual encounter, she finds herself plagued by strange visions and the inescapable sense that someone, or something, is following her. Faced with this burden, Jay and her teenage friends must find a way to escape the horrors that seem to be only a few steps behind. (imdb)
Directed by:
David Robert Mitchell David Robert Mitchell
Written by:
David Robert Mitchell David Robert Mitchell
Starring:
Keir Gilchrist Jake Weary Maika Monroe Maika Monroe Daniel Zovatto Olivia Luccardi Olivia Luccardi Lili Sepe Bailey Spry
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Genres:
Horror, Mystery
Country:
USA
Language:
English
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It Follows

2015
Horror
Mystery
1h 40m
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billyshearsBillyShears
Rated 17 May 2015
80
77th
Music in this movie sounded like NES Castlevania. Halloween film where SEXUAL TENSION is Myers.
Rated 17 May 2015
terrymacterrymac
Rated 15 Jul 2015
76
75th
The quirky surburban setting and electronic score gave the film a vaguely timeless but retro feel, similarly the young cast's dress and demeanour didn't signify any time or place. I liked the lead, who had a Chloe Sevigny thing going on. The cinematography was a step above the normal modern horror, and all the elements combined to elicit an undercurrent of mild dread throughout the film. Many of the themes and influences were familiar, but this still felt fresh. Creepily enjoyable.
Rated 15 Jul 2015
davidblastDavidBlast
Rated 27 Jul 2017
80
80th
*Walks on the stage. Picks up the mike* So, give up a warm hand, uh, that was Captain Obvious, who rightly stated that this was, in fact, not the scariest movie ever made, even though we were promised so by Guillermo/Raimi/Carpenter quotes in the trailer. Still, there is something deliciously eerie about the simple premise. It doesn't *snickers* FUCK around, mehehe *microphone whine*. Getit? Cos... it's all about sexual disea-- *dodges a tomato as I am booed off the stage*
Rated 27 Jul 2017
paxtonPaxton
Rated 03 Apr 2015
79
86th
The very definition of a RottenTomatoes red herring, everybody says yes to seeing it, and in herd mentality, I agree. See it. But before we fall over each other trying to pass the curse to this movie, this is Babadook territory: critics who hate horror movies love this. I love horror movies and feel the disconnect. Side story: my wife and I are Mayberry style only ever lovers. She expressed interest in maybe marriedly exploring other things. My response was, "STDs." Her tune changed. It Follows
Rated 03 Apr 2015
theficionadotheficionado
Rated 31 Mar 2015
88
87th
A perverse ode to the passing of youthful innocence, with the naturalistic romanticism of Only the Young & dreamy nostalgia of Adventureland, but with the looming threat of adulthood literalized in the form of a bogey for the ages, a shifting representation that stands in all at once for changing relationships, sexual danger, & time's inexorable forward march. Like the best new retro horror, it transforms its referents -- Cronenberg, Carpenter, Body Snatchers -- into something novel & great.
Rated 31 Mar 2015
barthalenBarthalen
Rated 22 Jun 2015
83
88th
Refreshing and haunting. A horror where the antagonist is something we haven't seen before. Where sex scenes are character moments that advance the plot. Where that paralyzing nightmare feeling of being chased by something unknown and unstoppable is tangible for once. Where you're nervously scouring the edges of every frame looking for That Which Follows. The pool scene didn't work for me, but the rest was solid, nerve-wracking stuff.
Rated 22 Jun 2015
moraesfelipemoraesfelipe
Rated 06 Jun 2015
85
92nd
There is such a creepy, atemporal haze here -- some sort of late 80s Craven combined with Carpenter's slow-burning shots and synth soundtrack, which makes every scene incredibly absorbing. It's a beauty how Mitchell turns a STD teen horror piece into a lot of things that just don't seem derivative -- there are no actual adult characters, what creates such a horny and dangerous ambient, and Detroit is divided between suburbs (safety) and the city (full of dirty old houses and abandoned stores).
Rated 06 Jun 2015
hawkinsHawkins
Rated 22 Jul 2018
73
53rd
Metaphor zombies are great but the fear deflates when they can be shot with literal guns, unless...wait, were those metaphor guns? Ah come on guys growing up isn't that scary, zombies are what's scary! And HIV so use a condom you crazy kids - wait, that's it! The guns represent condoms!
Rated 22 Jul 2018
kojilessKojiless
Rated 16 Jan 2018
90
92nd
There is a scene where a bunch of people are scrambling to get into a car while the main character is simply looking off camera at something we, the viewers, cannot see...and it is abso-fucking-lutely terrifying. Any movie that makes you soil your smallclothes despite showing you naught but nothingburgers is good in my book. Not that *I* soiled myself. No. I was talking about you.
Rated 16 Jan 2018
bakcheiabakcheia
Rated 29 Mar 2015
90
85th
I fucking loved everything about this. The retro feel, the brilliant soundtrack, the gorgeous cinematography and light, and even the awkward performances made this film feel fresh yet somewhat familiar. It doesn't try to redefine the genre, but rather take what works from classic horror films and then adapt them in a way that is contemporary in its sensibility. This isn't the scariest or most shocking horror film that I've seen in a while, but it is certainly the most clever.
Rated 29 Mar 2015
suture_selfSuture Self
Rated 29 Mar 2015
9
90th
Somehow manages to create a suffocating sense of dread despite having a subtle teenage Scooby-Doo quality to it all. And even though it's retro as hell and heavily influenced by other vintage horror directors (Carpenter, Polanski, Romero), and even though this vintage look is making a comeback (Ti West, Adam Wingard), It Follows feels like something new and uncanny. I left the theater watching my back the rest of the night. It's like a bad dream. Notes:1)Detroit is a great setting. 2)Cool music.
Rated 29 Mar 2015
mwgerbmwgerb
Rated 24 Mar 2015
64
75th
Some great digital cinematography and a great digital soundtrack provide a genuinely tense atmosphere that complements one of the creepiest movie monsters in a while. In the end it could have indulged in a bit more of the fun its influences were known for (or at least opted for a real ending), but it's hard to criticize a horror movie that works this well as both a scary story and an allegorical tale.
Rated 24 Mar 2015
kasperlKasperL
Rated 16 Apr 2015
75
77th
What do you know, a quality horror movie! The brilliantly simple premise is effectively creepy, but I wish the bland youngsters had some depth to them (so that I could invest in their survival) or were more obnoxious (then I could root for the antagonist). Gioulakis's cinematography, the Disasterpeace score and Mitchell's sense of style and genre add up to a quite stirring package, and there are several seriously intense sequences. It, of course, follows that sequels are inevitable. Count me in.
Rated 16 Apr 2015
leonardisLeonardis
Rated 29 Nov 2015
87
54th
You see, this is how horrors movies need to be nowadays. It Follows obviously isn't for every horror movie film goer, but the soundtrack helps make it more spine-tingling and creepy as well the as the solid direction. Some really decent shots are in there and while some actors stand above others, the movie is overall and creepy and way better than most horror movies in the past 5 or so years. May not sit well if you have paranoia... I really liked it. Worth a viewing.
Rated 29 Nov 2015
shosannaShosanna
Rated 04 Dec 2015
50
93rd
As a desensitized horror buff I had quietly resigned to the idea that I'm just never again going to feel scared watching a horror movie the way I did as delicate fourteen-year-old catching glimpses of "A Nightmare on Elm Street" through my fingers. Then "It Follows" came along and proved me wrong. It feels like a nightmare in the most literal sense, and it absolutely nails that terrifying, yet dreamy atmosphere. This film is a goddamn gift. (5/5)
Rated 04 Dec 2015
bofbof
Rated 29 Jun 2015
85
92nd
"I Got It From Agnes": The Movie. But seriously, so very simple and so very efficient. The central metaphor looks clumsy at first, but it's used to touch off all sorts of big and little fears. Just the little trick the movie has of stepping back, cutting to someone else who doesn't see it and making us crane our necks for it, the shuttered homes, the dead trees, the agelessness and missing explanations, the lingering trauma...
Rated 29 Jun 2015
jackdrekjackdrek
Rated 07 May 2015
85
96th
The lush, placid suburban atmosphere of Virgin Suicides, Elephant and Gregory Crewdson. The savvy, slow restraint of Excision, Brick and Halloween. A modern horror treasure with an old school 80s heart.
Rated 07 May 2015
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 11 Oct 2017
86
92nd
Clearly, this is the director's endearing love letter to 80's horror. It's apparent in visuals, feel, and sound. While this might not be the first to emulate 80's, it's definitely one of the best. "It Follows" is tense, scary, and somewhat original, it doesn't feel like the idea is gimmicky. Don't watch it if you like answers in your supernatural horror, but otherwise, this'll deliver.
Rated 11 Oct 2017
mojojojoMojo_Jojo
Rated 19 Jul 2015
79
97th
Crying out to never, ever have a sequel
Rated 19 Jul 2015
redactedredacted
Rated 17 May 2015
77
61st
I heard there's a cheatcode. If you go greek..the next person sees it walk backwards.
Rated 17 May 2015
thegreyfoxthegreyfox
Rated 06 Jul 2015
50
21st
The sort of film your arty Dad might make rather than just tell you about sexual disease. IF is beautifully and inventively filmed, with a great soundtrack and attempts to make a horror out of other peoples sexual partners always following you around... but is acted by kids seemingly picked out of a school play, is not at all frightening, and the script cannot sustain the metaphor over the course of the film. If you want to see a film that doesn't know how to end, this is it.
Rated 06 Jul 2015
ytadelYtadel
Rated 09 Sep 2015
8
93rd
"It" is a great new horror movie villain, a literalization of the always-walking, always-stalking horror menace. The movie around "It" mostly, if not entirely, lives up to the creature. It gets a little too nutty (borderline-comedic, really) with the pool sequence at the end. But it does a good job making the viewer paranoid along with the characters, and I liked the weird, scary musical score.
Rated 09 Sep 2015
alex_watkinsAlex Watkins
Rated 10 Apr 2015
5
91st
An 80s slasher by way of Sofia Coppola and Charles Burns' Black Hole. David Robert Mitchell has portraits of adolescent suburbia on lockdown, giving us a conception of 1980s Michigan that feels less like a throwback than a hyperreal pastiche, simultaneously timeless and out-of-time. Very few straight horror films are ever as beautifully shot as this one. The score is absolutely (ahem) killer.
Rated 10 Apr 2015
lumpnboylumpnboy
Rated 14 Jun 2015
65
75th
What follows, it turns out, is an intersection of at least partially instrumentalising coupledom and efforts to efface mortality utterly doomed to fail. Adulthood. Contemporary US teens negotiate more than simply what each other did last summer, incl nominal boundaries between the romantic and predatory, chivalry and opportunism. Yes, it is THE RING if danger is communicated sexually instead of by video; those who dislike the conclusion don't know what makes a good ending. I found it beautiful.
Rated 14 Jun 2015
wulfstanleeWulfstanLee
Rated 28 Nov 2015
80
73rd
I was really impressed with the cinematography in this one (and want to see what this director can do with a bigger budget). Excellent camera work and manipulation of the frame and background vs. foreground. There was a creepiness to many of the forms the "It" took that felt fresh and original. Great atmosphere overall. This one will be discussed for some time.
Rated 28 Nov 2015
frederikaFrederikA
Rated 20 Apr 2015
75
77th
STDs are given the Ring treatment in this stylistically pleasing and cleverly executed horror flick. Though undoubtedly archetypical in its premise, It Follows feels much less stereotypical than your average "Teenagers having sex" themed horrors, and it's refreshing to see so restrained use of jump scares.
Rated 20 Apr 2015
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 05 Apr 2015
7
57th
Full of unexpected pleasures and set to a blissfully retro score, It Follows is without a doubt one of the creepiest and most atmospheric horror films I've seen in quite a few years, simple in its conception yet remarkably effective in its quiet execution. Monroe's face could melt the coldest of hearts.
Rated 05 Apr 2015
obdurateObdurate
Rated 02 Nov 2015
80
67th
I'll give it an 80 to mean I think it's "great" but I'm a little disappointed. The acting is wooden at times, but I love the excellent soundtrack by Disasterpeace, which makes it feel retro and creep. I also love that the movie is different than most others. The pool scene fell a little flat. It had great cinematography and maintained a sense of dread throughout, but it wasn't cripplingly so... which is a problem 'cuz I think the premise might be better than the execution. Shoulda been scarier.
Rated 02 Nov 2015
lookjabbaLookJabba...
Rated 22 May 2015
7
57th
It Follows is one of the most pleasing Horror films in recent years and it's worthy of recognition. What's most satisfying about this film is that it remarkably feels both refreshing and nostalgic. And without the over reliance of violence or jump scares, this is one of the few Horror films that is haunting because of the atmosphere it creates and the suspense that mounts. The cinematography, editing, lighting and score are all stellar and Maika Monroe gives an impressive leading performance.
Rated 22 May 2015
judge_holdenJudge Holden
Rated 05 Jun 2015
7
88th
While Mitchell wears his influences on his sleeves, this chiller is a far cry from being derivative. In avoiding cheap scares and the cliches of less inspired coming-of-age dramas, It Follows manages to tap into some truly primal fears about intimacy and aging. Really, it's one of the most effective and original horror films in years. The visuals and sound effects are just phenomenal. All that being said, however, the ending is atrocious.
Rated 05 Jun 2015
aaautinAAAutin
Rated 27 Jul 2015
53
54th
(John Carpenter's AIDS)
Rated 27 Jul 2015
hofschneiderHofschneider
Rated 17 Dec 2015
91
93rd
Puberty - Glorified, as the last time in your life you fight for your inner child, your moral, your purity. They, the world, the United States of No(planned-)Parenthood with its disaster-capital Detroit, told you that life, Sex!, is evil... and with this teaching itself the evil is planted. It Follows throws this terror at us, with a killer soundtrack and incredible camerawork. To present us with the capability to relieve ourselfs from all inner and outer spirits our absent parents called.
Rated 17 Dec 2015
venturaventura
Rated 27 Sep 2014
40
12th
Great soundtrack by Disasterpeace, really good directing, but ultimately a boring film (at least for me).
Rated 27 Sep 2014
sirrobbieSirRobbie
Rated 31 Mar 2015
70
53rd
A little dissapointed, considering the ratings but I agree with two things: it looks and sounds really great. I felt that the dynamic was a little off and I lost interest after a while. There's a lot of potential here and I would LOVE to see Mitchell's next project (hopefully with another great soundtrack from Disasterpeace).
Rated 31 Mar 2015
groovysoulsGroovy_Souls
Rated 02 Nov 2015
85
82nd
I must say, this really hit the nail on the head. While the acting is subpar, that's really my only gripe. Besides that, It Follows finds a tight narrative in a horribly spooky premise, that uses tension rather than jump scares. Hats off to Mitchell whose cinematography is the real winner here. Hopefully this dude gets a lot more press. It Follows will be one of the best horror movies of this year.
Rated 02 Nov 2015
wetwillieswetwillies
Rated 22 Mar 2015
85
59th
This film takes David Cronenberg's sexual paranoia to beautifully literal levels, recalling Carpenter in its unsettling portrayal of the suburban landscape, and De Palma in its lurid, bold and often masterful usage of cinematic convention as well as its wicked sense of humor. Kinda goes off the rails in the end, but it's incredibly scary, and I loved it.
Rated 22 Mar 2015
barraocBarraoc
Rated 26 Jun 2015
80
85th
I was taken completely by surprise by this simple but clever horror. There's no escaping 'It', there really isn't. How far back does it go?
Rated 26 Jun 2015
ryan_luedersRyan Lueders
Rated 07 Dec 2015
85
73rd
Being beautiful, I'm sure it doesn't take a demonic STD for someone to follow Maika Monroe around. This movie is pretty strange. An evil force will non-stop follow you, unless you...um... pass it on to another person. It's not as gross as it sounds, but it is deadly for sure. I thought this concept was pretty fun. It felt like a mix of a slasher film and the Ring mixed into one movie. I also thought this had the best friend-zoned male scene ever...
Rated 07 Dec 2015
backwardsuitbackwardsuit
Rated 07 Mar 2017
76
69th
Enjoyable retro stylised horror movie that invokes John Carpenter & other late 70s early 80s genre directors to lightly analyse the format while also reveling in it. Very deliberately mannered & observantly written. Works nicely on many levels although doesn't truly excel on any of them. A story of teenage sexual awakening & the awkward identity crises that follow. An unpacking of specific horror mechanics. A cleverly paced cinematic freak-out. The ending slightly fell apart on its contrivance.
Rated 07 Mar 2017
tripleshTripleSH
Rated 03 Jun 2020
94
97th
Stylistically superior. Just a great watch. It always good to see fresh ideas executed well.
Rated 03 Jun 2020
kingjohnbbqKingjohnbbq
Rated 15 Apr 2016
95
85th
I watched this with absolutely no notion of what it was about. I heard a lot of buzz around this movie, so I checked it out and I couldn't be happier with that decision! Its so unsettling! I felt gripped by the movie from the onset, the suspense is thick and heavy, it might give you anxiety! Would recommend this to anyone.
Rated 15 Apr 2016
zachreviewsZachReviews
Rated 10 Sep 2015
95
86th
A blend of classical horror, 80s horror, and modern filmmaking. It Follows perfectly captures the terror it wants to. Its long, extended shot gives you the feeling of being watched and followed.
Rated 10 Sep 2015
zealot185Zealot185
Rated 03 Sep 2015
80
72nd
More than warning about the dangers of teenage sex, It Follows is a smartly conceived throwback to 80s horror that doesn't rely on slasher-type gore or cheap jump scares.
Rated 03 Sep 2015
twincinematwincinema
Rated 28 Apr 2015
80
75th
A brilliant original horror film. A strange, yet familiar, portrait of suburbia. The film is a pastiche of its influences (from Lynch to Halloween), and the cinematography is shot in a self-assured manner that creates a haunting atmosphere. The looming synth sounds adds a lot to the film. Monroe is great at portraying sexualized innocence. Among other things, the film is also a subtle view of a post-GM Detroit, and all its income disparity.
Rated 28 Apr 2015
yoohooyoohoo
Rated 29 Mar 2015
85
82nd
I'm not a big horror buff, but I really enjoyed this. Great cinematography that kept you on the edge of your seat and never knowing what was going to walk into the frame at any moment. The idea of something always following you no matter how far you run is terrifying and Mitchell nailed those feelings. The awesome soundtrack did not help ease those feelings of dread either.
Rated 29 Mar 2015
therealj_roTheRealJ-Ro
Rated 17 Aug 2015
70
42nd
I would argue that this thing takes about a half-hour to get going. But once it does, it does a really good job of setting up its tense moments, and it has a good sense of atmosphere throughout. There's a lot of downtime in that first half-hour and the script & justifications aren't particularly good. But there is an undeniable air of "shit is way scarier when it just walks towards you slowly than when it jumps out at you", and that's far more effective horror to me. This is worth checking out!
Rated 17 Aug 2015
djrossdjross
Rated 19 Sep 2015
55
53rd
The entry into sexuality as both the awakening of the knowledge of mortality and the beginning of attempts to flee that knowledge. Also, struggling with the Oedipus complex as the road to adulthood, even if the struggle never ends, indeed, must never end. In short, consideration of the PROBLEM of horror greatly exceeds the banality of most efforts in this genre. In addition, nicely photographed, with some effective use of camera techniques. Could have been a bit more horrifying, and more subtle.
Rated 19 Sep 2015
nobletNoblet
Rated 10 Mar 2016
76
60th
It's pretty, I had fun watching it, but I couldn't really engage the film beyond the surface level. Teen sex commentary has been in horror movies for a very long time, and I don't really see what's so special about this particular film beyond the aesthetics.
Rated 10 Mar 2016
hiresdesHiResDes
Rated 15 Jun 2015
64
24th
The begining is quite immersive. The mysterious nature of the omen following the protagonists worked as a strong backbone for what could have potentially been a well told neo-noir. It's surreal, but it has all sorts of potential psychological depth and social relevence given the issues at play. However, as the film edges closer to its climax the antagonist breaks from the rubric that's been set for it and sheds both its mysterious allure and crediblity in the process
Rated 15 Jun 2015
jschlanskyJSchlansky
Rated 31 Oct 2015
80
77th
A new classic. Full of great homages to 80's horror, from the set up, to the score, to the lack of adults, to the main girl's corner seat by the window in class. Sleep Experiment: https://youtu.be/bPxpeA0pxjY
Rated 31 Oct 2015
sirstuckeySirStuckey
Rated 30 Mar 2015
80
78th
An intriguing and interesting look at the horrors that will happen to you if you have premarital sex.
Rated 30 Mar 2015
pluggedinPluggedIN
Rated 08 Apr 2015
10
4th
Even the safe sex/abstinence message is sullied by the fact that once cursed, your only life-saving recourse is to have intercourse with as many people as possible, thus turning the protagonists into promiscuous supervillains. The movie wants us to see Jay as a pretty and vulnerable heroine. But if this young woman encouraged guys to stand on the train tracks and wait for the 9:10 express to hit 'em, would we feel as sympathetic? Yet that's essentially what she's doing every time she seduces som
Rated 08 Apr 2015
nothingsgoodNothingsGood
Rated 01 Apr 2015
75
83rd
The Ring for hipsters. Everything's really solid except the pool scene. I have a really hard time calling a film whose worst part is the climax "good," but It Follows manages somehow.
Rated 01 Apr 2015
patmanpatman
Rated 03 Sep 2016
73
83rd
An original and superbly shot horror movie. Love its unhurried pace and together with a gorgeous soundtrack manages to create an atmospheric yet terrifying experience. The cast is impressive but the story and the monster just lacks that last twist to finish it off.
Rated 03 Sep 2016
foxyrussianFoxyRussian
Rated 22 Mar 2015
91
79th
This movie was a slow bun that filled me with dread and uneasiness the entire time I was watching. The soundtrack is also one of the best in modern horror since the original Saw. Sadly, because of the rules for the monster, the third act doesn't feel like a conclusion, more just a "we don't know how to end this" by the writers. Still a great movie I will rewatch.
Rated 22 Mar 2015
vreyVrey
Rated 06 Mar 2016
71
69th
Really more of a thriller than a horror. It keeps you on the edge of your seat, with a constant sense of impending doom. That said, there are very few scenes that might actually scare someone. There are no jump scares, and the tension feels more akin to that of a thriller(Speed) than a horror(The Shining). Rather than feeling creeped out, I simply felt curious.
Rated 06 Mar 2016
kuroelKuroel
Rated 13 Apr 2020
61
57th
Apart from a single shot that was one of the most terrifying in horror cinema history, a lot was left desired in this homily about casual sex. One of my biggest gripes is with the monster and the rules abiding it. Why was it sometimes looking like a normal human and sometimes like a ghoul? Why was it so adverse towards clothing? Who was patient zero? How did Hugh learn of the rules? I know some things are more scary when left to the imagination, but the vague rules here just broke my immersion.
Rated 13 Apr 2020
cocoramirezCocoRamirez
Rated 17 Jan 2016
85
93rd
I love how this horror film is different from others in its genre. It looks like a coming of age indie drama but feels as haunting as if someone or something possessed is actually staring at you the whole time you're watching the movie. It can absolutely live without only night action and creepy score what you usually see in horror films and that's what I loved the most about it. I enjoyed it from the first to the last frame.
Rated 17 Jan 2016
carpetgiantCarpetgiant
Rated 18 Aug 2015
80
35th
I guess it makes sense for a movie that focuses on clumsy teenagers and awkward sex to have a climax that barely registers as one. And on top of that, (sorry, spoilers ahead) the movie closes with an abrupt, non-ending. It's about as bad as reading a Criticker review that makes some good points, but the reviewer is so inexperienced and and inept that he completely forgets to
Rated 18 Aug 2015
lisa_iilisa-
Rated 16 Nov 2015
4
52nd
"it" is simultaneously the spectre of sexual predation and a warning about the dangers of sexual communicativity, physical or otherwise. it isn't hard to believe that david mitchell is pitching a rather conservative moral tale here, and his thoughts on wikipedia don't exactly assuage those fears, nor does the whole young adult vibe ("pass it on", lmao). interestingly, the ending suggests that without this invisible poltergeist, teenage life wouldn't be very interesting. well, maybe.
Rated 16 Nov 2015
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 04 Jun 2015
7
68th
Worst STD ever. Enjoyed the beta manlet doing anything for some action
Rated 04 Jun 2015
brotherreedBrotherReed
Rated 14 Apr 2015
70
55th
Enjoyable throwback horror with a good soundtrack and a reliable premise that somehow keeps milking suspense out of the same visual of a figure approaching in the background. Delightfully unhinged in places despite its general low-key demeanor. It's not a subtle movie but its metaphors are also not too easy to pin down. The weird, gross teenage stuff combined with the psycho-sexual nature of the curse is an awkward, unsettling stew.
Rated 14 Apr 2015
cagedwisdomcagedwisdom
Rated 28 Sep 2014
75
65th
I liked this, although it goes off the rails fairly early on. Once the follower begins taking physical actions beyond walking in the background it becomes really hard to suspend your disbelief. I really wanted to, because this film is very well shot and directed (for its type). It looks and feels great, and is genuinely creepy at times. Solid horror, but it could have been a great film with a little more restraint.
Rated 28 Sep 2014
luordluord
Rated 04 Aug 2017
84
93rd
Excellent horror movie filled to the brim with dread and creepy, paranoia-inducing atmosphere.
Rated 04 Aug 2017
trixrabbiTrixRabbi
Rated 08 Apr 2015
81
74th
Finally a horror throwback that isn't leaning on the crutches of its influences. If it's including cheeky references (like the Cat People-inspired pool sequence) it's not shoving them down your throat. Unlike, say, the Fulci-knock off We Are Still Here, It Follows uses 80s horror roots to craft something modern and unique, with Mitchell's voice coming in clearly amidst the terror and suspense which he executes so well.
Rated 08 Apr 2015
xacviantxacviant
Rated 04 Apr 2015
82
57th
Poor Jay (Maika Monroe) finds herself pursued by a supernatural entity after sleeping with its former target; she attempts to evade and transfer the curse, but when such forces are at work, nothing is as easy as it should be. Technically a little ragged, especially early on, it settles into a most effective shocker (aided by a superbly unsettling score), solidly acted (especially by Monroe), and quite well directed, with refreshingly sympathetic characters--not a given in this genre.
Rated 04 Apr 2015
catnipCatnip
Rated 03 Jun 2015
90
87th
Absolutely fantastic athmospheric horror movie. It Follows didn't need any jump scares, gore or violence and still had me genuinely scared and shivering in my seat.
Rated 03 Jun 2015
icarusIcarus
Rated 07 Feb 2016
84
75th
Horror done well is rare. Meaningful horror done well even less so. Mitchell provides just enough detail to create a compelling film, but leaves "It" broad enough to cover a multitude of issues/sins. There does seem a pretty clear move away from innocence and toward guilt in the main character, something that gets progressively weightier as the film--and her attempts to "correct" the problem--continues. I was particularly taken with Mitchell's mature visual sensibility...wide angles, 360° shots
Rated 07 Feb 2016
wezzoWezzo
Rated 02 Mar 2015
92
86th
A beautifully haunting gem. It all works so well together - the abrasive, horrifying score; the striking tracking shots; the vivid colours; the dark, dark thematic elements. Great story, too: "STD ghost" sounds dumb as bricks on paper but it plays out so intensely on screen. A truly captivating horror movie. I can't quite decide if I think it completely sticks the landing, but it's a such a creepy, jump-y, enthralling journey to get there..
Rated 02 Mar 2015
caffecaffe
Rated 13 Dec 2015
66
59th
So between this and The Guest, Maika Monroe is apparently dead set on starring in a bunch of movies haunted by the ghost of John Carpenter (yes, I know you're not dead, John...) and that's just fine by me. This basically comes off as a Cinemascope version of an early Buffy episode and that ticks a lot of boxes for me. That really, really WIDE widescreen is just beautiful.
Rated 13 Dec 2015
hellsditchhellsditch
Rated 13 Apr 2015
82
72nd
I can see a pretty significant backlash already forming a line to take shots at this one, and I won't begrudge it any. Like most modern horror there's the obligatory "heroine freaks out during an all-too precinct monologue from a teacher" bit and '80s obsession. But it also has mostly good performances, skillful pacing, a killer soundtrack and fun scares. More than enough to make up for a laughable "final" confrontation at a community pool. Still not sure what these kids were trying for.
Rated 13 Apr 2015
jazzalohaJazzaloha
Rated 31 Mar 2015
57
21st
Feels like a mash-up of John Carpenter and John Hughes (more the former). The film also seems to be functioning symbolically/metaphorically, but I haven't been able to come up with a coherent interpretation. A part of me wishes it functioned more like a straight monster movie--with the characters learning more about the creature and then finding a (satisfying) way to defeat it.ps67
Rated 31 Mar 2015
sandyrSandyR
Rated 12 Apr 2015
45
5th
Criticker expected scores are not usually far off, but ugg this time?! do NOT see this movie
Rated 12 Apr 2015
damildamil
Rated 12 Jul 2015
55
34th
The concept is fine, even if the metaphor's not very strong. The direction is pretty solid, if a little tedious at times. I really liked how the setting and music felt quite old school, and reminiscent of Halloween and A Nightmare on Elm Street. I was pretty into the first half of the film as a whole, but as it went on, it fell apart for me. The climax was especially ridiculous and lame. And the ending was an obvious cop-out. I don't think it deserves all the praise it's been getting.
Rated 12 Jul 2015
matthew_parkinsonMatthew Parkinson
Rated 28 Mar 2015
70
77th
It Follows isn't perfect. Some of the acting is spotty, the teens still, at times, act stupid, and if you're not a fan of slow-moving movies, the glacial pace at which it proceeds will not entice you. But the way it builds both atmosphere and tension, with the addition of a creepy villain, allows it to be relatively scary. There's enough subtext present to make you feel as if it has something on its mind -- even if it very well may not. And, finally, it comes and goes in just over 90 minutes.
Rated 28 Mar 2015
dobbydobby
Rated 11 Dec 2017
64
28th
It Follows the tone (naked old woman) and, at points, cinematography (the huge pool of blood) of Kubrick's The Shining, however its story lacks the depth necessary for the same character development and strong performances. Jay seems lifted from Mitchell's Myth of the American Sleepover which, in a movie underpinned by the establishment of an emotional connection with the protagonist, undermines the stakes. The result is a mediocre movie with a few good jump scares but ultimately unfulfilling.
Rated 11 Dec 2017
closefriendCloseFriend
Rated 02 Sep 2015
88
88th
Like the best films, this one comments on other films, with its John Carpenter-esque score and use of scènes à faire (e.g. the parking garage, the pool, the secluded cabin, teens having sex in a car, the symbol of Jamie's bedroom as a sanctuary). The film takes the central element of horror in film--the fear of the unknown--and exploits that idea to its fullest, fully driving home its metaphors about anxiety, STDs, unrequited love, coping with mortality, and the long-term damage of sexual as
Rated 02 Sep 2015
cinemuckCinemuck
Rated 07 May 2015
80
73rd
The element aggravating the horror-factor is that there is no possible way of hiding, It doesn't take a rest. No creepy music needed to prove their point, danger is always on its way. Even though It's slow, you will bust yourself time and time again tracing the background for any movement. And no one else sees it so public place or not, it's going to strike anywhere, any time, any place. https://cinemuckblog.wordpress.com/2015/05/11/it-follows-2014/
Rated 07 May 2015
anomalyAnomaly
Rated 19 Jan 2017
75
59th
Very good example of building a creepy and unsettling atmosphere subtly, without resorting to cheap tricks. Can't really say the same about the climax, but for the most part the atmosphere makes it work.
Rated 19 Jan 2017
panzerwolfpanzerwolf
Rated 14 Nov 2017
70
56th
Very pretty, nice soundtrack, creepy mood, but it's fairly unsatisfying in the end. I guess it's still a blessing that we didn't get the traditional over-the-top horror ending, either.
Rated 14 Nov 2017
overratedoverrated
Rated 01 Nov 2015
81
91st
Obligatory compliment to the soundtrack. It Follows does a great job of casting you into a nightmare world of timelessness (straddling the 70's till today), lack of adults and an internal logic that falls apart if looked at rationally. First two-thirds is fantastic when everyone is helpless, the scene where It silently enters a room right behind someone else is a highlight. Then when people starts 'interacting' with it at the beach and pool the film becomes somewhat silly.
Rated 01 Nov 2015
ptraversPtravers
Rated 25 Feb 2016
5
54th
Writer-director David Robert Mitchell has clearly studied up on John Carpenter. But Mitchell has his own twisted gift for letting atmosphere help define character. It Follows creeps you out big-time.
Rated 25 Feb 2016
neonmanNeonman
Rated 07 May 2015
62
18th
It's a very good concept as it simplifies the nightmarish notion of being followed by a deadly force, but I think the terror out of this wasn't utilised very well as the film relies on cliched-looking monsters that made this film resemble the usual collection of teen horror films that don't scare or impress me. Despite some nice cinematography and a pretty cool soundtrack and sound design, too many dumb moments and boring characterisation brought this one down.
Rated 07 May 2015
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 16 Oct 2016
83
72nd
Interesting STD allegory where the only way to get cured is to infect someone else, but even then you'll forever live in fear of a relapse. I really like the way this concentrates on establishing a menacing atmosphere and gives the characters enough humanity to make them worth caring about, even if they're still less developed than I'd like. It makes the scariest moments have a genuine tension and makes the moments of violence that much more effective.
Rated 16 Oct 2016
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 28 Oct 2015
70
79th
Solid entry with a great soundtrack. The leads can be a little wooden and sometimes the shots seem a little artsy forced, but it isn't a jump cut blood fest, relying instead on what is clearly visible to be frightening.
Rated 28 Oct 2015
staryarabbistaryarabbi
Rated 09 May 2015
75
68th
In some archaic cultures there is a tradition according to which the virginity of young women are taken by someone like a wizard or a witchdoctor because they believe that there exists a daemonic spirit which is let free by the loss of virginity, and only after that could a woman enjoy a sexual relation with a man. Hence, that action resembling the creation of sacred objects through sacrifice, creates an evil as a "great other" which becomes the origin of her sexuality with Paul.
Rated 09 May 2015
lauftLäuft.
Rated 25 May 2015
60
26th
Nice idea, couple of good scenes but that s about it.
Rated 25 May 2015
magdabagmagdabag
Rated 01 Jan 2016
86
62nd
I would say this is a classic horror movie, but it isn't. This is a very unique film, with a talented cast, and very appropriate soundtrack. A very good horror movie.
Rated 01 Jan 2016
cclzaCCLZA
Rated 30 Jun 2015
70
51st
The direction/execution is adequately atmospheric, but besides the very original premise (OMG STDs!), this plays quite by the numbers.
Rated 30 Jun 2015
amorfusAmorfus
Rated 03 Jun 2015
89
46th
This feels like an 80s horror flick. The soundtrack is amazing and the stereotypes typical of the genre are not bloated throughout. There are a few places in the movie where it just barely starts to feel slow but Mitchell appears to have done this on purpose to create tension. Well done. I look forward to more of his work.
Rated 03 Jun 2015
hamstercanhamstercan
Rated 16 Jan 2016
66
52nd
Watchable horror movie, trying to be original and it kind of works.
Rated 16 Jan 2016
kramyessevKramYessev
Rated 19 Apr 2015
69
54th
Omg you guys throwing toasters in pools is soooo scary
Rated 19 Apr 2015
omgfridgeomgfridge
Rated 28 Jul 2015
4
34th
Premise is utterly creepy, thinking about that scenario is where the horror ended for me though. Few contrived plot devices and in the end it all falls pretty flat. Do like no adults exist either?
Rated 28 Jul 2015
juntakinte99juntakinte99
Rated 04 Apr 2015
90
83rd
This feels like Stephen King meets Lady Bird. The humor has a sly sense to it that I think a teenager can get, or an adult who now understands what it is like to come of age and to take responsibility for your actions. And the horror is super cool too, especially as it avoids torturing a young woman so the filmmaker can say the character is "strong". Here, the gender politics do a great job of avoiding slut shaming and instead show you someone grappling with their choices. Highly recommended.
Rated 04 Apr 2015
mattorama12mattorama12
Rated 06 Apr 2015
72
68th
The score is like Drive mixed with Predator or something--very cool. It's a really nice idea and the atmosphere is wonderfully crafted. Its downfall is poor acting by all but the lead.
Rated 06 Apr 2015
britneeeebritneeee
Rated 17 Jan 2017
100
98th
If I could go higher than 100 I honestly would.
Rated 17 Jan 2017
lupisterlupister
Rated 27 Jul 2015
80
94th
A beautifully shot atmospheric (the soundtrack is awesome - it has a John Carpenter feeling to it) movie.
Rated 27 Jul 2015
fenixdownfenixdown
Rated 05 Nov 2015
79
70th
Very fun to look at and listen to!
Rated 05 Nov 2015
glm01glm01
Rated 21 Dec 2015
83
75th
83.000
Rated 21 Dec 2015
gideonGideon
Rated 22 Oct 2016
1
16th
Bland hipster bogus
Rated 22 Oct 2016

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