Director: David Robert Mitchell
Runtime: 100 min
Rating: R
One
of the year's most anticipated horror movies is called “It Follows”.
You'll either love it or you'll hate it. I for one am a big
fan of this soon to be cult classic. The story is one you've heard
before. Girl meets boy, boy infects girl with curse after they've had
wild passionate sex.
Maikia
Monroe plays Jay Height, a naive young girl who has a bit of a
dilemma. An evil entity won't leave her alone since she had sex with
her dreamy boyfriend. This demonic spirit takes on many forms. It's
an old woman, a 7 foot tall man, a nude dude, a naked chick, you name
it. The only way she can get rid of the curse is if she has sex with
some unfortunate soul. It's a twisted game of hot potato where the
loser is haunted by some messed up individuals.
It
Follows takes place in Detroit, Michigan. The shots of dilapidated
buildings, stained walls and prostitutes really
adds to the depressing feel of the movie. The neighborhood resembles a
ghost town since you rarely see other people outside of their homes.
It's a broken down version of Haddonfield, Illinois from the original
Halloween. There's always a feeling of dread. You're running out of
time before “It” gets you.
It's
hard to tell what time period It Follows takes place in. Black and
white TVs are the norm and teens use e readers shaped like
sea shells. The kids in this small town have parents, but you rarely see them. They have to rely on each other if
they want to survive. The music is haunting and plays homage to
movies of the 1980's. The cinematography is superb and takes movie goers on a wild ride. You'll feel like you're the evil creature following these teens.
"This iconic scene shows Jay getting ready for her big date."
The soundtrack plays a big part of what makes It Follows unique. Disasterpiece has done a wonderful job capturing the mood of this film. So, please make sure the theater
has a good sound system where you can feel the beat of the
synthesizer. It Follows is a unique horror movie that comes
along once in a while. Imitators are sure to pop up in the future to
capitalize on its success.
This
is a unique take on the modern horror movie. It's a throwback to the
late 70's and early 80's, but feels fresh and new. It does have its
faults though. The supporting characters fall flat with the exception
of Paul played by Keir Gilchrist. The ending leaves a lot to be
desired and had me asking for more.
This isn't an overly gory film, but there are some nasty scenes. My only gripe about the gore is that a few scenes rely too heavily on CGI blood which makes an otherwise beautiful film feel cheap at times. But if you're tired of the same ole cliche horror movie then you're going to have a spooky good time watching “It Follows”. This isn't your run of the mill paranormal tale. It sticks with you long after the credits roll.
This isn't an overly gory film, but there are some nasty scenes. My only gripe about the gore is that a few scenes rely too heavily on CGI blood which makes an otherwise beautiful film feel cheap at times. But if you're tired of the same ole cliche horror movie then you're going to have a spooky good time watching “It Follows”. This isn't your run of the mill paranormal tale. It sticks with you long after the credits roll.
