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It Follows

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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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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 Full Review 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 Full Review Emily St. James Vox This is a movie you need to see right now. Rated: 4.5/5 Dec 2, 2015 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Patrick Cavanaugh The Wolfman Cometh Could skirt by on its slick aesthetics alone, but by injecting genuinely frightening sequences and allegorical fears faced by teenagers make for something both fresh and familiar. Rated: 4/5 Sep 20, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Alejandra C Its a classic. Such a fun but scary idea for a movie. I think its perfectly balanced and the directing brought up several inspirations like Smile. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/05/25 Full Review W C S Enjoyed the visuals, the dark, dreary atmosphere and accompanying soundtrack. The concept was great and there were certainly some high points, however there was a predictability to the plot that eventually brought the overall excitement down for me. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/19/25 Full Review Ryan C. It Follows was a very good horror film that brings some strong ideas to the table and in a way reinvents the horror genre. This can be a very great thing or could also turn alot of viewers around who are not looking for a serious horror film like this. The typical viewer might be wanting more of a turn your brain off slasher type of movie and this is not it. It Follows is chilling from start to finish and makes you ask questions. It’s also shot very beautifully and keeps you on the edge of your seat. It Follows gets a very high 4 1/2 stars out of 5. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/18/25 Full Review Ben S Intriguing concept and a well shot film start to finish. The beginning pulls you in, but the movie lacks in its overall ability to create a compelling ride for its viewer. Found myself losing interest the more the film went on Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 08/18/25 Full Review Scarlet M Loved it, horrors are usually lacking, but i found this one creepy asf! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/11/25 Full Review Andrew Bret W Great visual styling. Genuinely creepy & slow burn atmospheric quality. Original concept. Great acting from a troupe of likeable relate-able teenage characters. And a very satisfying ending. One of the few "horror genre" films I have watched that actually got under my skin & lingered in my sub-conscience (in a good way) long after seeing. A film I have watched several times now and always enjoyed. Up there with: The Shining / Alien, Hereditary & The Host, IMHO. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/10/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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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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