It Follows

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mkbakerMar 30, 2015

I opened this account (and one on Rotten Tomatoes) just to give this movie a bad review. It was not original, it was not scary, it was not creepy; all it did was make me angry that we paid $18 to see it. I stayed thinking it would getI opened this account (and one on Rotten Tomatoes) just to give this movie a bad review. It was not original, it was not scary, it was not creepy; all it did was make me angry that we paid $18 to see it. I stayed thinking it would get better, but wish I had left after the first hour. The lack of continuity about the era drove me crazy(was this the 80's, cause I lived then and I think not - those pools and power strips weren't around then) as did the complete lack of explanation about what "it" was. The idiot characters in the movie never even tried to find out what "it" was or how to defeat it. The whole idea of passing "it" on to someone else to get rid of "it" was ludicrous. As soon as that person is killed "it" comes back to you - what would the point be in giving "it" to someone else???? Now "it" is going to come back to you sometime in the future so you live in a constant state of anxiety waiting for "it". Just let "it" kill you already and put us all out of your misery.… Expand

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PiecefighterMar 30, 2015

I don't know what movie the critics were watching but this movie is bad! The sound score is laughable. It is very slow and plodding. The ending is terrible and makes the whole movie pointless and circular. I would recommend any Friday theI don't know what movie the critics were watching but this movie is bad! The sound score is laughable. It is very slow and plodding. The ending is terrible and makes the whole movie pointless and circular. I would recommend any Friday the 13th movie before this, which just about says it all.… Expand

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jamessMar 30, 2015

It Follows is one of those rare horror films that improve upon reflection, as opposed to falling apart as many horror films do afterwards. It's what it doesn't do, is what is impressive. It doesn't try to explain the "curse", with someIt Follows is one of those rare horror films that improve upon reflection, as opposed to falling apart as many horror films do afterwards. It's what it doesn't do, is what is impressive. It doesn't try to explain the "curse", with some convoluted back story. The parents and other representatives of authority (the police, doctors, some "experts", etc), are barely present, let alone contacted at any point. These are the "kids" problems to be solved on their own. The look and sound of early Carpenter, reinforces the slow mounting dread and atmosphere that can be achieved on a low budget. Growing up in the Detroit area, I appreciated the suburban locations of bland middle-class neighborhoods, each home hiding potential secrets. Think of it as the origins of an urban legend that you've never heard before. And thank God, it's not another Blumhouse style what's-possessed-now? type of horror film that seems to be so popular now (ironically a trailer for insidious 3 played before the com...yawn).… Expand

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ZOD72Mar 29, 2015

It STUNK. Just awful. This movie was so bad, I literally registered here just to take this rating down a peg. What in the world are people seeing in this movie that is worth praising?? Honestly...I nearly walked out. Boring, predictable,It STUNK. Just awful. This movie was so bad, I literally registered here just to take this rating down a peg. What in the world are people seeing in this movie that is worth praising?? Honestly...I nearly walked out. Boring, predictable, cheesy, uninteresting, zero suspense, zero scare factor, not even creepy...just straight up terrible on top of awful on top of BAD with some deplorable and some unforgivable mixed in. Please, save your money, or just roll down the window of your car and throw it into the wind, but do NOT go spend money on this piece of garbage.… Expand

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Jake9041Mar 29, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After reading the reviews, my brother and I decided to go check this out earlier today and were both extremely disappointed. The movie just drags on for what seems like forever after an admittedly intriguing opening, only to devolve into shots that go on for way, WAY too long that focus on nothing of real significance, little is explained as to what "it" is, why "it" follows, why "it" is at times unable to open a door, which "it" then resorts to breaking windows, then is able to hurl large electronics into a swimming pool and take on a completely different level of physicality that makes you question what the hell it's actually capable of. That's how a lot of the movie is: something is vaguely eluded to and you think you know the 'rules', because as an audience, we're being told a story and we want to feel like we have a personal stake in the film, feel a little immersion, etcetera. But little to nothing is ever explained. Characters are just not interesting. Jay's sister seems to be there to be a shoulder to cry on in close ups when things "get crazy" and doesn't really have an arc to her story at all. There's another girl with glasses and a "shell phone" in the group that provides almost nothing other than famous quotes delivered in a monotonous, pretentious tone of voice during low points, just to keep it's floundering head above water in hopes that the audience will put up with just a little more punishment.

There is some good here, though. The lead actress, Maika Monroe, is genuinely great. She's convincing when she needs to be and most importantly, does a fantastic job acting terrified, confused and worn down. The cinematography is beautiful, showcasing the various suburbs, beaches, vacant buildings, worn down houses and schools with some artistic flair, wide shots that are awesome to look at and the sound design is great as well.

The score is alright, but songs are repeated to the point of ad nauseum and I think he's trying too hard to be John Carpenter. But to wrap this all up and to maybe paint a better picture of what I'm trying to say, let's talk about Halloween, a film I've seen some reviewers compare this to. You have the character of Michael Myers, who for the most part is a mute, slow-moving stalker of teens, much like the "it" of this film. The reason Michael works and this doesn't is because everything about him is laid out by Dr. Loomis. You have exposition to explain what he is, what makes him tick, he had a legitimate purpose and goal. Jason of the Friday the 13th movies is the same: we the audience know his motivation. Those movies aren't about the teens, they're about the monsters. But it's a monster we identify with. "It Follows" is like this: we like the 1980s, let's get some old televisions with classic monster movies on them, older cars for this never fully defined time period because what the hell, that's pretty cool. Get some teens having sex in here because that's what Craven and Carpenter and Romero would have done, right? But get this...what if I was so original as to come up with the idea that our "Michael Myers" is transmitted from kid to kid like an STD?! Except it isn't always the same guy and nobody can see him unless you have it. Oh, and nobody ever knows what it is and I'll never say because it's better for the audience to just come to their own conclusions about the scraps of information I've fed them, sparsely, over a 2 hour time span. I mean, Kubrick never had to explain "The Shining", right? I can be Kubrick.

Guys..?… Expand

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themaninredMar 29, 2015

What is with these high reviews I really disliked this movie, the story, cinematography, acting were horrible. I like some of the music...damn so disapointed

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jquincyMar 28, 2015

Fans of torture porn should avoid this movie at all cost. If you're one of those people who are into cartoonishly big explosions, Lord fo the Rings action sequences, Michael bay, Fast and Furious, this movie will not appeal to you. If you'reFans of torture porn should avoid this movie at all cost. If you're one of those people who are into cartoonishly big explosions, Lord fo the Rings action sequences, Michael bay, Fast and Furious, this movie will not appeal to you. If you're one of those people who get bored with story and character-driven plots because they don't "kick enough ass", this movie is not for you. If you think "Saw" is horror, you're not going to like this movie. This movie works better for people who have an appreciation for the slow-burning, suspenseful, Hitchcockian/Lovecraftian-type horror that works better on a more psychological level.… Expand

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ZehnodaMar 28, 2015

The abstinence only videos I had to watch back in high school were scarier than this movie. No plot and a bunch of empty tropes. Made me laugh a few times so there was that. Dumb kids doing dumb **** Give them credit for not being afraid ofThe abstinence only videos I had to watch back in high school were scarier than this movie. No plot and a bunch of empty tropes. Made me laugh a few times so there was that. Dumb kids doing dumb **** Give them credit for not being afraid of pubic hair.… Expand

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sandpeopleMar 28, 2015

Story was clearly not a priority here. I gave it a 2 in recognition of a few fun moments and artful nods to some classic 80s horror staples.

Scariest part: shameless propogation/use of the myth that sex kills. I have no idea why so manyStory was clearly not a priority here. I gave it a 2 in recognition of a few fun moments and artful nods to some classic 80s horror staples.

Scariest part: shameless propogation/use of the myth that sex kills.

I have no idea why so many critics have gone on record saying this film is haunting, chilling, terrifying, etc. Their opinions about the film are much more haunting to me than anything in the film (except maybe all that stuff about evil, scary, deadly sex.)

But dinner before the movie was great. Really good mac and cheese! And my husband and I had a fun date. So all was not lost. Still, here's hoping for a movie with a real story for our next movie date!… Expand

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horcrux2007Mar 28, 2015

Less of a movie and more of an experience, It Follows offers some of the most suspenseful and scariest put to film since maybe Paranormal Activity. It makes extensive use of the score and cinematography to create a surreal and dark atmosphereLess of a movie and more of an experience, It Follows offers some of the most suspenseful and scariest put to film since maybe Paranormal Activity. It makes extensive use of the score and cinematography to create a surreal and dark atmosphere that lingers long after the movie is over. It Follows has a very simple plot, virtually no twists, but a whole lot of suspense and tension. It Follows blends many generations of horror; it has the look of a 60's movie, the weirdness of an 80's movie, the suspense of a modern indie film, and the visual style of future horror films. It'll have you watching your back for a long time after watching it.… Expand

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lukasdylanMar 28, 2015

Throwback horror, from production design, cinematography, to the score. Creepier more than it is scary. Remarkably deep subtext, despite somewhat recycled methods, it is a masterfully crafted film.

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thebear64Mar 28, 2015

It Follows is an awful movie. Review after review proclaim this movie as the best horror film in years. I viewed this movie with my teenage son and we were both underwhelmed to say the least. Nothing even close to being scary in this movieIt Follows is an awful movie. Review after review proclaim this movie as the best horror film in years. I viewed this movie with my teenage son and we were both underwhelmed to say the least. Nothing even close to being scary in this movie from beginning to end. I read all of the reviews and fell hook,line,and sinker. I HAD to see this movie. It Follows was the"gamechanger", an experience that would haunt you for days after. What a joke. The only thing I'm haunted by is wasting 25 dollars and 2 hours of my time on this crappy movie. Should have went straight to dvd.… Expand

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monosyllabicalMar 28, 2015

Hey! Horror fans! How ya doin'? So, this is the "big, new, must-see" for horror fans, right? Well, let me get this out of the way right off the bat... I f-ing love this movie. But, that doesn't necessarily mean it's great or for everyone (orHey! Horror fans! How ya doin'? So, this is the "big, new, must-see" for horror fans, right? Well, let me get this out of the way right off the bat... I f-ing love this movie. But, that doesn't necessarily mean it's great or for everyone (or even every horror fan). There's exactly one scene of gore (sorry gore-hounds), and it happens pretty early on. I mention this because it typifies the polarizing elements of the film. The scene culminates abruptly, and without any real explanation. In the end, it might shock you... or it might just make you giggle.

And that happens a number of times throughout the film. The real "shock" moments (the film is nearly devoid of jump-scares, opting instead for prolonged sequences of tension and dread, sometimes with no apparent payoff) can either shake you to your core, or just make you laugh to yourself at how goofy or just-plain-odd the scene has played out. It reminds me of early Cronenberg movies. Some people are truly disturbed by the concepts/images presented in his body-horror flicks (and I would argue that It Follows falls under the same category), while others laugh or even shrug off the over-the-top nature of his thematic trappings ("Hey! A VCR is kinda like a vagina! Lets put a vagina in James Woods abdomen then put a VHS tape in there!" Sorry, I'm getting sidetracked).

This movie isn't going to please everyone, not by a long-shot. Many will find the drawn-out sequences of tension-building as boring (although, how anyone can't be enthralled and/or terrified by the thumping, pulsing score, a synth masterpiece that could best be described as Tangerine Nightmare [where my Tangerine Dream fans at? Anyone? Anyone?]). The lack of jump-scares will make the film appear less scary than it actually manages, especially since it plays on that expectation so often then diverts its direction away from a cheap gag. The point is, it's not going to jibe with everyone's tastes, but it deserves at least a look from most because it might unexpectedly grab your imagination and run roughshod over your sensibilities.

Anyway, the reasons I like this movie so much? The characters are all well-drawn out (especially the female trio at the core of the film's cast, who quietly establish a fierce order of protection among themselves a hundred-times less forced or contrived than the vast majority of films that attempt to illustrate that same sense of sisterhood); the score is absolutely phenomenal, even as it wears its influence on its sleeve it establishes its own style, whether pounding away at the listener with sharp, layered tracks, or sweetly cooing with bittersweet tones; the concept is a horror trademark stripped to its barest essentials ("It" essentially represents every slasher-flick killer, even, "tongue-in-cheek," going so far as to say it is interchangeable - it doesn't matter who it is, or what it is, it only matters because it wants to kill you) but it cleverly layers in subtext to suggest that this thing can represent everything from HIV/STD's, rape, loss of innocence, traumatic memories - and each potential narrative thread is reinforced by the film's very deliberate and economic editing (this is one of the few films I've seen where virtually every frame, every shot is communicating something relevant, nothing is superfluous), but it's never so direct that it can't be left up to interpretation (which works to its benefit as "It" could literally mean something different to anyone, which is kinda meta... but, you don't wanna hear about meta).

This is getting kinda long for a user review. Anyway, I'm not gonna summarize, just read the damn body of the review. I will end with this though, appropriately. The ending. No spoilers here. I just wanted to say that I was initially disappointed by the ending (not bragging, but I've seen this twice now; if you're a fan it's worth seeing again, pay special attention to framed photos in relation to what "It" becomes). I know a lot of people in the theater I attended were annoyed/pissed by the ending. It ends where it needs to end.

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lordofmusicalitMar 28, 2015

The concept is really cool but the movie is weak! It started out on a positive note then put you to sleep for an hour. Where did it start and how? It would've been cool to actually one of the people getting torn up. They ended it knowingThe concept is really cool but the movie is weak! It started out on a positive note then put you to sleep for an hour. Where did it start and how? It would've been cool to actually one of the people getting torn up. They ended it knowing there will be a part 2 and HOPEFULLY they can take it to the level it should've been at!… Expand

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SynysterSlayerMar 28, 2015

The scary part of this movie is that it actually has positive reviews. Other than some random cheap jump moments this movie is nothing more than forget able. I'll remember the 8 people that walked out about halfway through the movie thanThe scary part of this movie is that it actually has positive reviews. Other than some random cheap jump moments this movie is nothing more than forget able. I'll remember the 8 people that walked out about halfway through the movie than remembering the movie itself. It's worst failure is that it is 2 hours long. Half of that could have been cut down if every single scene didn't have some extended pointless camera span.

I've given it a 4 because the concept isn't bad, it was executed extremely poorly in this movie. If anything this film should be used to scare teenagers about STD's in school. That sounds weird but that is the concept of this movie. You might sleep with someone and catch something you can't get rid of.

Don't expect to be scared in this movie. Don't expect any kind of logical conclusion. Don't expect any closure. Enjoy the actually 30 minutes of real horror in this 2 hour snooze fest.… Expand

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debbielMar 28, 2015

This has got to be one of the worse movies that I have ever seen. After watching 40 minutes of it, we had to leave. If you like to watch little teenagers having sex, then maybe you would like it. If you like very slow half naked women movingThis has got to be one of the worse movies that I have ever seen. After watching 40 minutes of it, we had to leave. If you like to watch little teenagers having sex, then maybe you would like it. If you like very slow half naked women moving toward the characters, you might like it. It wasn't for me!!… Expand

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AxeTMar 24, 2015

Effective horror filmmaking wasted on a story with the rampant typical problem plaguing the genre these days: silly unexplained over-the-top supernatural ****
It just doesn't fly, at least for anyone with an IQ over 100 let's say?Effective horror filmmaking wasted on a story with the rampant typical problem plaguing the genre these days: silly unexplained over-the-top supernatural ****
It just doesn't fly, at least for anyone with an IQ over 100 let's say? Obviously this movie is in a way an homage to such modern classics as "Halloween" and "Friday The 13th", except
those movies worked so well at the time because they were based in reality while still being about as scary as you could get. Homicidal maniacs exist, and however over-the-top those characters became in the sequels, at least originally the scenarios were possible.
The story here is the typical half-baked script that would use as its argument that it is all metaphor and that it's really about the underlying themes. Sorry, that's never enough. First comes a good involving story that can stand on its own, then comes the hidden symbolism and the themes which should be left to interpretation by the viewer.
Take "The Shining", a great Stephen King story first and foremost, then amplified by Kubrick's cinematic genius and open to myriad interpretations. Supernatural, but on one level you could look at it simply as a man with cabin fever.
"It Follows" suffers from a murky not fully realized premise to begin with leaving the experience an empty, unbelievable exercise in technique. Also to note, it is one of the few major theatrical releases in about the last ten years whose image was obviously shot on video. With almost all movies now you cannot tell the difference.… Expand

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duncan1964Mar 23, 2015

Despite the rave reviews this has garnered it really is not much more than a love letter to horror films of the 80's, but not as scary. A teenage girl has sex and finds herself followed by an entity that only walks and takes on varying forms.Despite the rave reviews this has garnered it really is not much more than a love letter to horror films of the 80's, but not as scary. A teenage girl has sex and finds herself followed by an entity that only walks and takes on varying forms. Yes, it's well made and acted, but it really isn't scary and plot holes and a weak ending make this more of an interesting oddity than a genre changing masterpiece.… Expand

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GoldAbsolutionMar 22, 2015

Okay, so the creature itself? Seems okay when you describe it until you see how it goes for it's victims. Easily the most nonsensical premise for a horror movie creature, and yet the film takes itself so seriously. Not to mention we have noOkay, so the creature itself? Seems okay when you describe it until you see how it goes for it's victims. Easily the most nonsensical premise for a horror movie creature, and yet the film takes itself so seriously. Not to mention we have no backstory to the darn thing. It's just... a thing. Be scared now. Really, the plot is nonsensical, and it ruins the whole thing. I dunno whether to think about running to a safer place or to the nearest chastity belt. 2/10, please skip this movie. Love yourself.… Expand

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GinaKMar 21, 2015

It Follows is a great movie for horror genre fans and also for people who don’t usually go to horror films. Fans can note the homage to Halloween and Carnival of Souls among other films. Everyone should find it constantly inventive andIt Follows is a great movie for horror genre fans and also for people who don’t usually go to horror films. Fans can note the homage to Halloween and Carnival of Souls among other films. Everyone should find it constantly inventive and interesting (it will hold your attention) with very personable acting and a convincing nightmare quality. I thoroughly enjoyed the film, and I hope to see more from this director.… Expand

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jlplattenMar 16, 2015

Slow at times, but the scary parts really do pay off. This film has a very simple concept when it comes to the monster, however it really does a great job in building the tension. This film takes a lot of elements from A Nightmare on ElmSlow at times, but the scary parts really do pay off. This film has a very simple concept when it comes to the monster, however it really does a great job in building the tension. This film takes a lot of elements from A Nightmare on Elm Street. For example, you'll see a female lead struggling to sleep through fear, you'll see skin bruises caused by an invisible monster, you'll see a group of teenagers dealing with the monster, while none of the parents appear to be involved, also they take a scene straight out of the movie when the female lead tries to call her friend (who happens to look a little like Johnny Depp) across the street through her bedroom window at nighttime to warn him about the monster before he dies in his bedroom... There are still a ton of original ideas in this film, but this just stood out while I watched the film. Really good film, but I wouldn't consider it a masterpiece. Still way better than all the other crap horror films that come out annually.… Expand

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dullurdMar 15, 2015

After seeing its sky-high metascore, I eagerly grabbed a ticket for this, and it was quite a letdown.

Pros: Dialogue and acting were decent, and the aethetics were often very beautiful. Cons: Wasn't scared a single time. No niftyAfter seeing its sky-high metascore, I eagerly grabbed a ticket for this, and it was quite a letdown.

Pros: Dialogue and acting were decent, and the aethetics were often very beautiful.

Cons: Wasn't scared a single time. No nifty twists, too much filler, didn't care about the characters.… Expand

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dave89791Mar 14, 2015

Wow

This really should get a wide distribution (which, sadly, The Guest, with the same lead actress, did not get) - this is a modern classic of a horror movie. Not so much a horror movie (though a few scenes were indeed quite chilling) butWow

This really should get a wide distribution (which, sadly, The Guest, with the same lead actress, did not get) - this is a modern classic of a horror movie. Not so much a horror movie (though a few scenes were indeed quite chilling) but more psychological thriller… Expand

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LowbrowCinemaMar 13, 2015

Is IT FOLLOWS the revisionist horror, critics want it to be? No. Actually, I think the great reviews hurt a film like IT FOLLOWS. It's a super little indie horror. The film borrows from other films especially the original HALLOWEEN and thenIs IT FOLLOWS the revisionist horror, critics want it to be? No. Actually, I think the great reviews hurt a film like IT FOLLOWS. It's a super little indie horror. The film borrows from other films especially the original HALLOWEEN and then yanks the rug from under you. What I found most interesting is that up until the past few years American teens were portrayed as fun-loving, drug and sex addicted crazies out for a good time. Now it's the 40+ that are fun loving.

In IT FOLLOWS, the teens are morose and sad. The middle class world they live in is no better than the horror of downtown Detroit. So many cool ideas. Amazing cinematography, nice perfs, and super music. I totally enjoyed myself, so what's missing?

A truly great horror that moves the genre forward needs to feel fresh and visceral. IT FOLLOWS is really terrific but far too intellectual to be visceral. Too much Cronenberg and Lynch to be stellar.

One last thing, the horror becomes menacing. Such a mistake. It would way cooler if "it" just followed you. Then you'd lose your mind.

And that's a great horror! Make me lose my mind.… Expand

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JulesmgMar 13, 2015

Just watched 'It Follows' and still feel satisfyingly unsettled. An effective horror / thriller that is cinematically pleasing, tense and accompanied by a distinctly unnerving soundtrack. Definitely worth a watch if you enjoy a well pacedJust watched 'It Follows' and still feel satisfyingly unsettled. An effective horror / thriller that is cinematically pleasing, tense and accompanied by a distinctly unnerving soundtrack. Definitely worth a watch if you enjoy a well paced scary movie that exploits several opportunities to make the more highly strung observers jump! Reminded me of last year's equally unsettling 'Under the Skin' which also relied upon its soundtrack to shake the audience out of its collective comfort zone.… Expand

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hotfromcauldronMar 13, 2015

What follows a promising opening? Nothing. I fell for the hype. One point for the marketing. And another for a loud foreboding score. Okay, one more for atmosphere and cinematography. But what about story? Do bullets kill “it” ? And exactlyWhat follows a promising opening? Nothing. I fell for the hype. One point for the marketing. And another for a loud foreboding score. Okay, one more for atmosphere and cinematography. But what about story? Do bullets kill “it” ? And exactly what is “it”? And why is ‘it’? And when does "it " stop? And if you don't see "it" why can you feel "it"? And does anyone know what a condom is? Or does it matter? And how many kids does it take to not show up anywhere before anyone gets suspicious? Or show up in the hospital with gun shot wounds for that matter? The writer makes up the rules to his game of tag as he goes along. I hate movies that don’t follow their own bible. Create any world you want but give me the logic that makes ‘it’ work. What we are left with is enough footage for a very cool and effective two minute public service message for STDs- a la Reefer Madness. This Rocky Herpes Show makes Babadook look like The Exorcist. Another recent horror film that relied on character rather than violence - yet knew how to keep true to itself right till the very end. Stay home. Watch Brian De Palma’s Carrie.… Expand

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NerdConsultantMar 13, 2015

This one is one the best written and most suspenseful horror films i have seen in a long time. the charters are likeable and smart enough to want them to come out alive and the monster is a really terrifying concept and made better by theThis one is one the best written and most suspenseful horror films i have seen in a long time. the charters are likeable and smart enough to want them to come out alive and the monster is a really terrifying concept and made better by the fact that it's almost impossible to get rid of or deceive. plus the play on horror tropes are excellent and the story raises some interesting questions in regard to what we would do in that situation. Maika Monroe gives a brilliant performance and the soundtrack is really heartpownding. between this, Sinister and The Babadook it looks like Horror films are being to be great again.… Expand

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foxgroveMar 13, 2015

Even though it is not quite as scary as word of mouth would have us believe this is still a superb psychological thriller rather than an out and out horror movie. Low on bloody gore but high on atmosphere, most of which is wonderfullyEven though it is not quite as scary as word of mouth would have us believe this is still a superb psychological thriller rather than an out and out horror movie. Low on bloody gore but high on atmosphere, most of which is wonderfully generated by simple shots such as roads, trees a gate or a swimming pool. These and many other ordinary compositions have been lit and captured in a way that gives the film its eerie sense of menace and dread. In the main the film owes its success to these simple details masterfully directed by David Robert Mitchell. Maika Monroe, looking very much like Chloe Sevigny, registers strongly as the young victim of events, and the nerve jangling score is another great contributor. It is also good to be able to report that the film does not rely on gimmicky shock tactics to raise the hairs on your neck. In fact, there are surprisingly few jumps to be had. Still, this doesn't prevent the film from holding you mesmerised in the palm of its hand for almost its entire running time or, at least, until an unsatisfactory ending somewhat disappoints.… Expand

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MarcDoyleJan 16, 2015

This movie MUST get a wide distribution this spring. There are so many meager horror movies released nation-wide every year (picture a 20-something "possessed" female with arms bending back and milky eyes), and there are a few gems (TheThis movie MUST get a wide distribution this spring. There are so many meager horror movies released nation-wide every year (picture a 20-something "possessed" female with arms bending back and milky eyes), and there are a few gems (The Guest, You're Next, A Terrible Way to Die) that cut through the morass. This is one of those gems. It's a beautifully shot, spare horror thriller with an amazing retro-analog synth score that keeps you tense and engaged throughout. The basic premise and "rules" simple-yet-brilliant and lead to some highly fresh and fun terror sequences. Maika Monroe, fresh off her solid role in The Guest, raises her game with a stellar performance. And every one of the supporting actors, the setting, and the "It" are all so authentically drawn, you leave the theater with a smile on your face. It might feel a touch long as the scenes before the finale are drawn out a bit, but that's my only real criticism. It's a must for horror fans and anyone looking for a genuine thrill.… Expand

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