It Follows

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EpicLadySpongeJan 8, 2016

This movie follows me to give this movie a score of 4. This was not the kind of horror I was expecting. Why are we expecting this to be a good movie again?

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DzimasApr 19, 2020

Less a horror movie than it is a teen angst film. I liked the way it was filmed. It had that "Streetwise" vibe, which made me wonder if David Robert Mitchell should have used homeless kids, as he appears to favor the rundown parts ofLess a horror movie than it is a teen angst film. I liked the way it was filmed. It had that "Streetwise" vibe, which made me wonder if David Robert Mitchell should have used homeless kids, as he appears to favor the rundown parts of Detroit to the suburbs. I'm not quite sure what he had in mind, whether a cautionary tale about sex or simply a devilish game of tag? He leaves it a bit too open ended, as you can read virtually anything into it.

Supposedly, the story is based on an urban legend of invisible stalkers, but this is the type of fear many of us have felt, usually at a younger age, say eight or nine, where we take any outside noise as a possible intruder. I remember one such incident as a young kid when I had a friend over one night, and we were so sure someone was prowling around the house that we got knives from the kitchen and went out to challenge this lurking presence. My mom got up to see what the hell was going on, and almost made us sh... Well, you get the picture.

The problem with this film is that it doesn't go much further than its premise. It basically just follows Jay and her friends, who get sucked up into her nightmarish vision. I think it would have worked better if it just remained urban myth rather than tilting over into the supernatural, as Mitchell seemed more interested in the personal relationships anyway.

Nevertheless, it is worth watching just because it is not your usual teen schlock horror film. It's kind of a throwback to the late 70s and early 80s, sparing viewers all the blood and guts.… Expand

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SaiskarFeb 26, 2016

This was a solid film, which is high praise coming from someone who generally dislikes horror movies. It kept my attention, it scared me, and it didn't even make me cringe too badly. The visuals were striking, the sound was gripping, and theThis was a solid film, which is high praise coming from someone who generally dislikes horror movies. It kept my attention, it scared me, and it didn't even make me cringe too badly. The visuals were striking, the sound was gripping, and the premise was interesting and relatively well handled. There are a few images in particular which left a very strong impression on me. Honestly, this was the first horror movie I've seen in quite a while which actually impeded my sleep. It is not without its issues, but I would recommend this movie to anyone who isn't diametrically opposed to horror films. Unlike The Babadook, which has been hyped beyond any reasonable expectation, It Follows proves that the genre is not flawed at its core, but in its general execution.… Expand

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sjultiJan 5, 2017

This is probably the weirdest movie i have ever seen its unique but i wouldint score it as high as the critics have, theirs nothing out their like this movie, but it does get boring and the whole plot makes no sense i expected more from this movie

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GFactorJun 10, 2016

Se você quer se assustar ou sentir algum medo: não veja o filme.
Ignore a crítica, que o consagrou não por ser um terror, e sim pela abordagem. Abordagem essa que soa com as diversas metáforas que já falaram, mas esta tal abordagem assusta?Se você quer se assustar ou sentir algum medo: não veja o filme.
Ignore a crítica, que o consagrou não por ser um terror, e sim pela abordagem. Abordagem essa que soa com as diversas metáforas que já falaram, mas esta tal abordagem assusta? Não. O filme está muito mais para drama do que para o terror.… Expand

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Antgiog1202Jun 28, 2016

It Follows is a very underrated horror flick. Nowadays we get horror films such as Anabelle or Insidious that secure the genre because it entertains fans with it's fashionable jump-scares. One aspect that stood out with It Follows was that itIt Follows is a very underrated horror flick. Nowadays we get horror films such as Anabelle or Insidious that secure the genre because it entertains fans with it's fashionable jump-scares. One aspect that stood out with It Follows was that it had a very unique plot. It's hard for horror films to overcome the irritating cliches, but here it manages to create a distinctive plot that I was terrified towards. The characters may be a little flat, but overall this was a fantastic piece of cinema.

Rating: 7/10

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moviecritic70Apr 25, 2016

Absolutely horrible plot. It seems some pervert was laying around thinking, "hey, let's have them transfer the identity by sexual transfer." I actually created this account just so that I can help out us REAL movie fans make betterAbsolutely horrible plot. It seems some pervert was laying around thinking, "hey, let's have them transfer the identity by sexual transfer." I actually created this account just so that I can help out us REAL movie fans make better selections. And what kind of ending is that ? The only good thing about this movie is the sound effects sounded spectacular on my Marantz receiver and amplifier and Kef speakers.… Expand

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LannnMay 5, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Don't let the rampantly positive reviews fool you - this is basically just another horror film where a bunch of white suburban teens get into trouble because of sex. It Follows is a smugly self-satisfied monster flick that I suspect works best on audience members who have never actually /dealt/ with the themes its trying to tackle, like terminal illness, rape, stalkers, etc. The film attempts to be subtle but suffers a great deal from inconsistency, over explaining itself in some places and leaving things inexplicably ambiguous in others. And in the end it's got a plotline you could lift from nearly any monster movie, as the creature is defeated (or IS IT?) and the Unlucky Everydude saves the pretty girl. My only hope is that the critical success of this movie will open the door to more daring efforts in the fields of cerebral horror and monster flicks.… Expand

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voxottoOct 31, 2016

a very slow movie, i think there is almost 20 minutes of footage that is pointless, the music is meh. Makes it seem like an experimental art school project, Meanin not the best quality. I think this would be a 10/10 video game or a horrora very slow movie, i think there is almost 20 minutes of footage that is pointless, the music is meh. Makes it seem like an experimental art school project, Meanin not the best quality. I think this would be a 10/10 video game or a horror story, but as a movie its not that great. its really hard to make your own nightmare and it did not work in my idea.. like whats scary, it chases you by walking, just **** more, go to a orgy, **** one and they'll **** eachother and youll be free, i dont get it whats that horrible....… Expand

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BroyaxMay 26, 2019

J'ai remarqué que plus des adjectifs sont écrit en gros sur l'affiche, en très gros, plus le film est exactement l'inverse de ce que prétendent ces adjectifs (évidemment) dithyrambiques...

Ainsi, "ça suit", "ça te suit partout" est uneJ'ai remarqué que plus des adjectifs sont écrit en gros sur l'affiche, en très gros, plus le film est exactement l'inverse de ce que prétendent ces adjectifs (évidemment) dithyrambiques...

Ainsi, "ça suit", "ça te suit partout" est une grosse merde épouvantable qui tourne à vide du début à la fin. Je propose donc de nouveaux adjectifs pour le décrire : chiant et rasoir, paresseux, une couillonnade, ultra navrant et nul à chier. ça n'a pas assez de matière ni "d'inventivité" pour jouer sur la corde d'un quelconque surréalisme et en tant que "thriller", ça se viande, ça s'étale de tout son long dans le ridicule le plus complet, tout juste rattrapé par ses deux concurrents in extremis que sont l'incrédulité et la bêtise. Une tempête dans un petit verre d'eau tiède en somme, bien loin des superlatifs de la presse mange-boules.

Et quelle prétention que de s'étendre ainsi, de surexploiter le même principe paranoïde sans queue ni tête et de meubler avec ça pendant tout le film ! c'est inepte et sans aucun intérêt.… Expand

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NBFCJan 9, 2018

While I don’t love this movie as much as the critics do, I would still recommend IF because of it’s highly original plot and subversion of the “sex = death” horror cliche (this time the characters MUST have sex to stay alive).

The plot isWhile I don’t love this movie as much as the critics do, I would still recommend IF because of it’s highly original plot and subversion of the “sex = death” horror cliche (this time the characters MUST have sex to stay alive).

The plot is pretty simple, it (no pun intended) follows a young woman who is being followed by an unknown supernatural entity after a sexual encounter, but the true attraction here is the retro-atmosphere.

Director David Robert Mitchell obviously loves the 80’s, particularly the cinema of John Carpenter, which is ever present in the icy synthwave score composed by chiptune artist Disasterpeace. Heck, there is even a young Johnny Depp look-alike in this movie!!

Very methodical and minimalistic in it’s approach but always intriguing, IF is certainly a unique specimen that should not be missed.… Expand

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SecretstashNov 3, 2017

I have no idea what's going on here. I normally love psychological horror, The Shining is one of my favorites of all time, but this... The premise is so stupid it actually makes me angry. That's the only feeling this film evokes in me.

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GrantD243Apr 25, 2018

I had been meaning to watch It Follows for a couple of years now. I'd always heard good things about it and I figured it'd be a solid thriller because of that. Well, I didn't necessarily think it was bad, but I also don't necessarilyI had been meaning to watch It Follows for a couple of years now. I'd always heard good things about it and I figured it'd be a solid thriller because of that. Well, I didn't necessarily think it was bad, but I also don't necessarily understand why it got as much critical acclaim as it did. Is the concept cool? Yeah. Is it executed fairly well? Sure, but I didn't find the movie particularly enthralling. I wasn't bored, but I wasn't blown away, either. It just felt like another popcorn flick to me. Entertaining, but not necessarily something you'll think about long after you see it. I will say that I did like the ending, though.… Expand

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Movie3Jul 15, 2018

Unique horror film boasts a very creepy atmosphere and unsettling to the max situations. The 80s music though didn't mix well for me, but otherwise this was quite the chiller!...and that ending!!! O_O

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86amariaOct 23, 2018

I'm a horror movie fan, having seen stuff from masterpieces to Z-list movies and enjoying many on the whole spectrum. I love "Rosemary's Baby" as much as "Braindead". I'm saying this because I've heard that "It Follows" is a movie for horrorI'm a horror movie fan, having seen stuff from masterpieces to Z-list movies and enjoying many on the whole spectrum. I love "Rosemary's Baby" as much as "Braindead". I'm saying this because I've heard that "It Follows" is a movie for horror connoisseurs or whatever - which I find very hard to believe. I started watching "It Follows" with high expectations ("horror flick of the year", anyone?) and ended watching it being just mindblowingly bored. Sure, I wasn't expecting the next Zulawski's "Possession", but I was hoping for a good, enjoyable film - good as a movie and good as a horror. I was waiting for the movie to start, but it never really did - just teenagers waiting and long shots of nothing, presumably allowing the viewer to masturbate with the (admittedly) atmospheric scenery, mixed with bad acting and bad pacing - which resulted in no tension at all, or even moderate interest on my part. Tackling of the main "moral" theme was pretty shallow. Scares weren't there at all. If you really love the retro vibe, well, it's there and it's nice, but certainly not strong enough to carry the whole movie! Neither me nor my companion enjoyed it. Overall, if you need a relatively new movie about an "infectious" curse, see the Japanese "The Ring". If you need an atmospheric slow burner, see the Japanese "Dark Water", "Babadook" or the Korean "Tale of Two Sisters". If you don't need the "horror" element at all, but like a slow, atmospheric mystery, see the classic "Picnic at Hanging Rock". If you need a lot of scare - truth be told, even the last, regurgitated parts of the "Paranormal Activity" franchise gave me more creeps. Dear movie fan reading this, see anything else literally, unless the 80s aesthetic is a major turn on for you. It's overrated.… Expand

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nissan240sxOct 20, 2019

A slow moving STD demon, It Follows is a hilarious and interesting take on horror.The audience is constantly guessing where the monster is and who the monster is. The soundtrack carries the film and builds the suspense beautifully, remove theA slow moving STD demon, It Follows is a hilarious and interesting take on horror.The audience is constantly guessing where the monster is and who the monster is. The soundtrack carries the film and builds the suspense beautifully, remove the soundtrack, and the movie is significantly worse (dull). The rules to fight the evil is vague and intentionally so, but its still frustrating to see that there is no backstory on its existence. Overall, I will give it props for the original idea, but the movie is far from a classic or must-see.… Expand

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akshatmahajanJun 5, 2021

After a long time, I watched a horror movie which had poor plot, poor acting and poor horror. The movie never takes off, it's slow and boring, There's no scary parts, ghost that takes weeks to get to you. The plot is poor, there's no realAfter a long time, I watched a horror movie which had poor plot, poor acting and poor horror. The movie never takes off, it's slow and boring, There's no scary parts, ghost that takes weeks to get to you. The plot is poor, there's no real dialogue. I could've been watching a good movie with a good ending that didn't leave you hanging the way this one did. Overall, will not recommend to anyone except if anyone wants to waste their time.… Expand

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miguevindianoAug 30, 2021

The problem with the plot is that I don't feel scared at any point because the follower is so slow that my grandma with arthritis can escape from it. Also, I hated the scene where she suddenly becomes fast inside the pool for the script. AndThe problem with the plot is that I don't feel scared at any point because the follower is so slow that my grandma with arthritis can escape from it. Also, I hated the scene where she suddenly becomes fast inside the pool for the script. And the ending, man, I hate this kind of endings.… Expand

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JLauSep 27, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Having sex passes on a curse that follows and kills but a group of friends keep making stupid plans and at one point, there's a naked guy on the roof for no reason.… Expand

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TawaFiFAug 26, 2021

On est en perpétuel attente dans ce film, jusqu'au moment de la fin où on s'aperçoit que l'on a juste perdu son temps.

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FilipeNetoOct 21, 2021

The horror genre is one of the most worn out in cinema, and it's hard to find a movie that is truly genuine. This film, however, was a positive surprise, starting with its script, where a happy and carefree young girl sees her life destroyedThe horror genre is one of the most worn out in cinema, and it's hard to find a movie that is truly genuine. This film, however, was a positive surprise, starting with its script, where a happy and carefree young girl sees her life destroyed after acquiring a curse, which is transmitted to her through a sexual act. From there, she begins to be chased by something, in human form, that walks towards her with the intention of killing her.

It's not an extraordinary film, it's not revolutionary, it's not a masterpiece, but within its genre it works very well. It's not a frightening film, but it creates a pleasant tension and logically follows the story without losing its suspenseful atmosphere. Deftly and intelligently directed and written by David Robert Mitchell, the film is quite simple yet still feels out of the box and fresh. Maika Monroe is the most outstanding actress in the cast, and despite not being a star or close to that, I think she did a very satisfying job and did very well with what was expected of her. She's not just another girl fearing for her life… she really does seem to be in an emotional and psychological breakdown.

Technically, the film has many interesting aspects, starting with excellent cinematography, with a good camera work and light control. The editing also looks well done to me and the film unfolds naturally, with no noticeable pacing issues. The film chooses to privilege the creation of atmosphere and suspense rather than the usual scares and jumps of conventional horror movies, and that's really good. The sets are very good, and the choice of seedy suburban neighborhoods fits in very well with the tense atmosphere of the entire film, and the protagonist's somewhat modest social background. The soundtrack contributes a lot to the ambience and does a very good job, although it doesn't catch on and is hardly memorable in itself.… Expand

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OrukayuJan 25, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The original horror film about the production of 2014.

The movie is one of the rare good movies I've watched recently, with the tension it creates and the soundtrack. It is about the sexually inherited curse. The curse, on the other hand, occurs when the creature, who can take on various disguises, walks and kills it while focusing on the person carrying the curse. Also, if he kills the bearer of the last curse, he then targets the previous bearer.

What is very interesting about the movie is that it is timeless. Black and white movies watched at home and the girl reading kindle at that time. Availability of the latest model car alongside the 60 model car. Tube TVs etc.

The sexual transmission of the curse automatically makes the movie +18. But it's a different movie.

I think the boy who got the last curse transferred it to the prostitute.

Reminds me a bit of Denzel Washington's movie Fallen.… Expand

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DawdlingPoetNov 27, 2021

Did I find this creepy? yes. Did I find this spooky? a little. Was I scared by it? no. Did it make me jump? no. Was it if but mildly atmospheric? yes. Were there some good if cliched camera pans used? yes.
Was there an unsettling music scoreDid I find this creepy? yes. Did I find this spooky? a little. Was I scared by it? no. Did it make me jump? no. Was it if but mildly atmospheric? yes. Were there some good if cliched camera pans used? yes.
Was there an unsettling music score used? yes. Is it ok? just about, yes. Is it good? not especially. Would I recommend it? not really.… Expand

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OriginalDangerOct 3, 2021

It Follows is a horror film and think mystery but for a horror film it started pretty well unfortunately fell apart after this. Not sure the date it was made but think in the 2000's period, don't care about the actors or actresses names...It Follows is a horror film and think mystery but for a horror film it started pretty well unfortunately fell apart after this. Not sure the date it was made but think in the 2000's period, don't care about the actors or actresses names... Got to be honest it started very well and was enjoyable and got weirder and weirder and dragged and got boring and worse and worse especially the ending which is awful... Visions of grannies, women and stuff following this young girl which was pretty creepy but got sillier and sillier, it has some good scare factors but gets worse and worse but the pool scene was excellent.... Rest of the movie was really bad and certainly one of the worst horror films I've ever seen and some of the characters are very unlikely or goofy. Avoid at all costs.… Expand

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NickTheCritickNov 1, 2022

Following a sexual encounter, a teenager is tormented by terrifying visions and becomes convinced that she is being haunted by an evil presence.
One of the best horror films of the last decade, a terrifying film with great directing.Following a sexual encounter, a teenager is tormented by terrifying visions and becomes convinced that she is being haunted by an evil presence.
One of the best horror films of the last decade, a terrifying film with great directing. Mitchell's metaphorical style is beautiful, leaving the viewer a magnificent film open to many possible interpretations. A film that lets itself be talked about exactly the way as great cinema should do.… Expand

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DarkwingSchmuckMar 8, 2022

One of the more elegant and memorable modern horror movies, It Follows rounds out a really good script with great performances and genuine scares.

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Richard552Aug 15, 2022

It's a beautifully shot, spare horror thriller with an amazing retro-analog synth score that keeps you tense and engaged throughout. $1 to buy a Netflix account, Google search: vtvshare

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