A young woman is followed by an unknown supernatural force after a sexual encounter. (IMDb)
The style is more memorable than the substance (despite the uniquely discomforting premise rooted in teenage sexuality), but this speaks mostly to the incredible atmosphere created by the former through a simply superb spooky-synth score (listen especially to the walk to the pool) and a vaguely retro adult-less Americana suburb setting, gorgeously captured in striking colour, with plenty of creeper zooms and mesmerizing tracking shots that help craft the film’s brand of (literally) slow horror.
8/10 (Great)
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This has got to be one of the best horror films in recent memory (if it weren’t for The Witch, I’d consider it THE best). The pacing and camerawork really build an incredibly unsettling atmosphere that you just don’t see in the genre nowadays. Nice work, man!
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thanks brett! i’ve yet to see The Witch, but have heard nothing but good things- might have to check it out before this scary movie season is over!
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The score was unnerving and deeply unsettling. It adds to the terror of the film.
I agree: It is “slow horror.” Jay is hunted by a slow moving Tasmanian Devil.
I wrote a short essay (550 words) on It Follows called “The Dangers of Casual Sex.” If you would like to read it, I am open to any feedback: https://christopherjohnlindsay.wordpress.com/2017/01/01/it-follows-2014/
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interesting essay! makes sense! certainly a unique concept for a horror movie, that’s for sure.
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Thank you, Joel, for reading my interpretation. Feel free to post that comment on my page.
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The score was fantastic but I felt like the movie didn’t really invest into the characters…
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that’s fair enough! i was just so taken with the aesthetic!
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This is one of my favorite horror films of recent years. I’m really looking forward to the director’s next film, “Under the Silver Lake”.
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My favorite horror movie actually!
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it’s up there for me too!
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