It Follows

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It Follows

R

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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David Day

Horror Movie Talk

It Follows feels like a new thing in horror. It feels like a movement toward the conceptual idea of what drives horror. Strip down the overburdened tropes and monsters that make up what horror was for decades, and leave just the essentials.

Rated: 10/10

Sep 18, 2025

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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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jon M.

One of my favorite long takes in horror to start this one off.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/28/25

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e6e6e e

It Follows terrifies with style. Maika Monroe leads a great cast cast, the atmosphere is chillingly immersive, and the cinematography masterfully heightens suspense, making this an “elevated horror” masterpiece

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

10/27/25

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Becky A

This movie stands like a beacon for the dangers of STD's (sexually transmitted demons). While the actual delivery itself is a bit thin, the overall story is a very unique & clever idea. Jumpscares are mostly predictable save for a couple of really good ones. I loved the genuine closeness & loyalty within the friendship group of the main characters.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/24/25

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Malevolent O.

Started off ok, but it was slow. Meh. I wasn’t into it.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

10/23/25

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Ryan H

A sexually transmitted possession is a wild plot for a movie.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

10/22/25

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Anthony H.

After hearing all the hype, I found It Follows to be just okay. It’s not bad, but it’s certainly not great. There were some cool moments and eerie scenes, but otherwise, it’s just plain boring. There’s nothing exciting or crazy about it; it’s just there. The ending was probably one of the lamest a movie could have. This film didn’t live up to the hype.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

10/13/25

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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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