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It Follows

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It Follows

R

Released Mar 27, 2015

1h 41m

Horror

Mystery & Thriller

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After carefree teenager Jay (Maika Monroe) sleeps with her new boyfriend, Hugh (Jake Weary), for the first time, she learns that she is the latest recipient of a fatal curse that is passed from victim to victim via sexual intercourse. Death, Jay learns, will creep inexorably toward her as either a friend or a stranger. Jay's friends don't believe her seemingly paranoid ravings, until they too begin to see the phantom assassins and band together to help her flee or defend herself.

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Critics Consensus

Smart, original, and above all terrifying, It Follows is the rare modern horror film that works on multiple levels -- and leaves a lingering sting.

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Lenika Cruz

The Atlantic

It Follows represents a compelling evolution in how studios and audiences can (and should) conceive of its monsters.

Jan 21, 2016

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Liz Braun

Toronto Sun

No question that the storytelling here is impressive; the story itself, however, is a bit thin.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 30, 2015

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Emily St. James

Vox

This is a movie you need to see right now.

Rated: 4.5/5

Dec 2, 2015

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Sebastian Zavala Kahn

Me gusta el cine

It's not a bad film at all, and I appreciate that it feels so original and unconventional. But at the same time, I think it has too many unfulfilling moments to fully recommend it. [Full review in Spanish].

Rated: 3.5/5

May 11, 2025

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Ankit Ojha

Cinema Elite

Filled to the brim with technical and narrative mastery, David Robert Mitchell’s sophomore feature “It Follows” screams success, both as a horror film and an art form with a voice.

Rated: 4.5/5

Jul 9, 2024

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John Serba

Decider

Its meticulous directorial vision and thematic ambition are what make it a modern masterwork. Once you see It Follows it will follow you forever.

Oct 13, 2023

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Justin T

This has to be in my top 25 horror films ever. It is so good. That all comes down to the phenomenal writing and direction. Don’t get me wrong, there is lots else that is done incredibly well in It Follows but the writing and direction really bring it all together. The cinematography is excellent, the costume design, the production design, the music and the sound design are all excellent. This is so influential and I think has inspired so many other horror films like Smile (2022). I think they had a lot of trust in the director as I think this film, on paper, isn’t very commercial and I am so pleased they trusted him. Everything is excellent in this film and I highly recommend it to anyone, even if you only like horror films a little bit.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/31/25

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Crippling D

Movie started out pretty good/okaish. Then it gradually got worse and worse until it finally finished. Wish i could give a minus Star rating. I only made this account to vent about this movie. Dont know which drugs the critics are on but they have to be good when being that delusional.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

05/27/25

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Samuel L

That's not the scariest film I've seen but its worth a watch. perfect for a movie night, grab your chips and hug your cat, enjoy

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/22/25

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Audience Member

It's scary good. Much better than horror movies lately. I wish I watched this earlier. Like

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/21/25

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Aubrey G

I can’t say I would recommend. The story line had so many holes and the thought of personifying a sexually transmitted disease is just disgusting. This movie was highly disturbing to me. I know horror movies aren’t supposed to be comforting but I mean seriously? A sexually transmitted disease? And we personified it? Nope. Not for me.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

05/17/25

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Atrum I

The movie was amazing up until the "reveal" on the beach and then the final encounter which was just ridiculous...it ruined a perfectly creepy and original horror for me. That being said, we need Maika in more movies. I'll watch her in anything. Especially horror, which she seems to do a lot of.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/09/25

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Synopsis

After carefree teenager Jay (Maika Monroe) sleeps with her new boyfriend, Hugh (Jake Weary), for the first time, she learns that she is the latest recipient of a fatal curse that is passed from victim to victim via sexual intercourse. Death, Jay learns, will creep inexorably toward her as either a friend or a stranger. Jay's friends don't believe her seemingly paranoid ravings, until they too begin to see the phantom assassins and band together to help her flee or defend herself.

Director: David Robert Mitchell
Producer: Rebecca Green, Laura D. Smith, David Robert Mitchell, David Kaplan, Erik Rommesmo
Screenwriter: David Robert Mitchell
Distributor: Radius TWC
Production Co: Two Flints, Animal Kingdom, Northern Lights Films
Rating: R (Graphic Nudity|Disturbing Violent Content|Language|Sexual Content)
Genre: Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 27, 2015, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 30, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $14.7M
Runtime: 1h 41m

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