"[28] Michael Nordine of Vice named It Follows as "the best horror film in years",[29] and critic Mark Frauenfelder called it "the best horror film in over a decade". It was supposed to be somewhat subtle, a thing that you might not notice the first time you watch it, but apparently Yara's "shell phone" stood out quite a bit to viewers because they keep asking the director where they can get one. If the entity from It Follows starts chasing you, it's probably not going to catch you today. If you aren't vigilant, if you can't keep swimming you end up like a bad game of twister. It Follows is currently the highest-rated film on Metacritic, though some critics have actually found it too scary. If it's about death, then death will still get our heroes eventually. In an interview with Yahoo Movies, director David Robert Mitchell clarified that Hugh's understanding of the monster's "rules" are just based on his experiences, and they're perhaps inaccurate. These are meant to act as an alarm whenever the entity attempts to enter. Up until this point, the entity only appeared from a safe distance. If anyone noticed why the camera lingered for so long on Hugh/Jeff's mom when we finally met her, THAT IS WHY. However, when the entity in the form of a middle-aged man arrives, it begins to fling appliances into the pool without getting in. Death isn't scary because it will catch you today or tomorrow. It Follows is about abuse. Following The Babadook (2014), The Conjuring (2013), and Insidious (2010), It Follows is the next big thing when it comes to horror. It may be that Yara's soul has been displaced from her body, taking the form of "It." In a small scene later after Jay and Greg have sex, Greg approaches Jay's house, and Paul, Jay, and Yara are sitting out on the lawn. It kicks in again as an almost unnaturally tall figure emerges from the dark behind Yara. "[6] On review aggregator website Metacritic, the film has an average rating of 83 out of 100, based on 37 critics, indicating "universal acclaim". hanging around the windows and doors. Afterwards, Jaime "Jay" Height goes on a date with her new boyfriend, Hugh, to the movies. Between the gorgeous cinematography, bewitching soundtrack, and fresh plot devices, this may just be my new favorite horror movie. Rather than walking into the pool so that Jay's friends can electrocute it, It starts picking up the various devices and hurling them at Jay. At dawn, it is revealed that she has been brutally murdered. Observe: Thats not just what appears to be a 1970s era car. The next morning, she is found brutally murdered, with her leg twisted and snapped at an unnatural angle. There are 2010-era modern cars but there are vintage cars as well in perfect condition. Next, we saw Greg's mom, who breaks his neck and then rapes him. This scene is one of the most horrifying of the movie, so visceral, so brutal, so disturbed and so difficult to mention that after my boyfriend and I walked out of the movie for the first time, we didn't even talk about it for most of our conversation. In the aftermath of the traumatic event, Jay attempts to resume normalcy and attends class. Even though Pauls crush on Jay is evident from the start, the latter is clearly not interested in dating her childhood friend, who is a far cry from the hunky boys she seemingly goes out with. What's more shameful than having sex with your mom or dad? Greg drives Jay, Kelly, Yara, and Paul to his family's lake house and teaches Jay to shoot a revolver. Featured as forms of the entity are Ingrid Mortimer, Alexyss Spradlin, Mike Lanier, and Don Hails. Later, when explaining Jays attack to Gregs mom, shes seen pouring liquor into her coffee. Following The Babadook (2014), The Conjuring (2013), and Insidious (2010), It Follows is the next big thing when it comes to horror. However, she continues to cross the street, then loops back around to her house. Here's every form taken by the demonicEntity in It Follows. But did they? Your pulse never changes during the initial viewing, and a week later, you barely remember the experience. Now that's scary. Sometimes, it seems like its only motivation is to get closer to you. Its even got a sweet icemaker in the door. It Follows, and this critical double-scare scene demonstrates how not much else gets under our skin quite like visceral reminders of our fleeting mortality. From Greg's death, we know that the Follower finds you, and then brutally rapes and murders you. The only evidence we have of Paul transmitting the curse comes in the closing minutes of the film, when he slowly drives past a pair of sex workers, showing that Paul is at least considering the possibility, whether or not he actually follows through. Death, Jay learns, will creep inexorably toward her as either a friend or a stranger. However, what is possibly the most sinister aspect of the murderous entity is that one is never truly safe from it. It takes various forms until, somehow, it knows when it will be able to destroy your body in its very specific way. The Old Maid cards Paul, Kelly, and Yara play with on the porch look like theyre from the 1940s-1950s. [14] The digital version of the album went on sale March 10. The title refers to the idea that people view Myshkin as "an idiot" because of his kindness, but the book argues that he's far wiser than the people around him. And did you catch when Greg asks his own mother whats happening, just after the attack, she says Those people are such a mess. Why? But is that all? Jay leaves in abject terror.Up until this point, the entity only appeared from a safe distance. Yes, mom? Assume Annie, the first victim (Bailey Spry), does drive far enough away, but it still kills her. Well, Yara mentions earlier in the film that she's reading The Idiotby Fyodor Dostoevsky, and this passage is indeed from that book. A ghost? Viewers continue to debate the answer. Mitchell intentionally creates a contrast to give his feature a timeless quality. It works to set the mood for the film's biggest scare, a terrifying scene that delivers not one but two potent scares without a second to spare for the audience to catch their breath. Mmm sorry but Word of God did confirm that It rapes to death, is just that the movie probably wasn't going to show it because it would be too graphic, is PG-13 if IIRC. Jay, unable to sleep, heads downstairs to watch TV with Paul. Another idea explored throughout The Idiotis death, and how proximity to and awareness of death changes people. There are many examples of the different forms it takes on, and you can interpret the purpose of each one however you want. Yes, obviously you still see vintage or old cars around nowadays, but its pretty rare for them to be in perfect condition especially when owned by a 21-year-old. A person, somewhat resembling Paul, Jay's friend and formerly unrequited lover, can be seen walking in the pair's direction down the sidewalk. It Follows is part of a wave of films in the 2010s where horror films arent just good horror films, but good films period. ", Now for the biggest question of all, what is It? When she does this, we see that the lawns on the other side of the street are littered with leaves and the trees have started to turn. For 19-year-old Jay, autumn should be about school, boys, and weekends out at the lake. Jeff's mother answers the door and Jay realizes that the naked woman she had seen coming for her in the Packard Plant was in the form of Mrs. Redmond. Hugh points out a young girl in the back of the theater. After years of waiting, this is the ending of It Follows, finally explained. Hugh/Jeff's mom was the naked woman in the abandoned building. Alone, Jay cautiously makes her way to the kitchen to see the damage for herself. Lead characters wear bathing suits in one scene and chilly fall coats in the next. So Yara's quote clearly demonstrates how both these works have mortality on their mind. It Follows Horror 2015 1 hr 40 min English audio R CC Buy or rent After a seemingly innocent sexual encounter, 19-year-old Jay becomes trapped by a vicious curse - "it" is following her, and. It Follows: Plot Summary College student Jay begins dating Hugh, a sweet but strange boy. The concept of home invasion is inherently petrifying because it removes the one place meant to offer security and comfort, but the entity's appearance heightens that natural fear thanks to the form it chooses; a victim of sexual assault. Hugh says it's always walking towards its next victim, but at one point, the monster is just standing still on Jay's roof. Jay returns home and, sure enough, is soon accosted by grotesque strangers who no one else seems to notice. Cord phones abound! After a night of terror Jay, her sister, her neighbor Greg, and their friends all head off to the beach to put some distance between themselves - which if someone had enough resources, could be an easy way to defeat It Follows' curse - and the slow-moving entity. This next form appears in Jay's home, proving nowhere is safe for her. Maika Monroe stars as Jay Height, a carefree teen whose life is upended thanks to a bizarre sexual encounter with her new boyfriend Hugh (Jake Weary). It received acclaim from critics; praise was directed at the films originality and Monroes performance. Whatever I was going through at that time, my parents divorced when I was around that age, so I imagine it was something to do with that. Hugh drives Jay home and flees. Greg remains skeptical of the whole situation and eventually has sex with Jay. The Naked Climber This next form taken by the entity in It Follows is another that's extremely naked. It kicks in again as an almost unnaturally tall figure emerges from the dark behind Yara. Staring out of the classroom window, she spies an older woman in a hospital gown crossing the grounds, seemingly unseen by those around her.Highly disturbed, Jay's friends agree to spend the night to keep her company. Did you notice that we never see Jays mothers face in full focus? We simply don't know what this thing can do and can't do, as the film is unconcerned with dumping exposition to inoculate itself against this form of "plot hole"-centric film criticism, opting instead to keep the monster unknowable and mysterious, for good and for ill. It's tough to pick up on during your first viewing, but once you become aware of it, it adds a great degree of thematic depth to the film. Eventually, Paul is able to shoot it, and they run away. Get our newsletter and join our community powered by horror fans like you. Perhaps it's no coincidence that, whatever appearance the entity adopts, they're always in some state of undress, and they're also often covered in bruises, looking very much like a victim of sexual abuse. Did Hugh give the curse to anyone before Jay? Bonus: if you pay attention to the polaroids tacked to Jays bedroom mirror, theres a photo of her and her father. Then again, certain aspects of the film are undeniably modern. "[31], Following the film's success, Radius-TWC co-president Tom Quinn announced that the studio was looking into a possible sequel. It Follows Spoiler Bomb: The Director Explains All Those Twists and Shocks By Kyle Buchanan Photo: RADiUS/TWC It Follows has quickly become the horror hit of the year, expanding into over 1,200. That wouldn't have any immediate significance to Jay but could be one last taunt directed at its previous target. With that in mind, let's talk about some other themes that It Follows has on its mind, beyond just sex. We then see her sitting outside her car in a clearing, talking to her parents on the phone. (Greg's Date (Pretty Girl in Car))-/5. There is also the possibility that Jay and Paul have sex repeatedly and are able to pass the curse between them, but once again, that only buys them time. She takes her parents' car and drives to the beach, where she tearfully tells her father over the phone that she loves him. There are a few different theories at play here allow me to explain. [21] On Rotten Tomatoes' aggregation, it was ranked as the sixth most-praised film of the year, and the ninth most-praised horror film of the 2010s. Not a single cordless phone in sight. And I dont care who you are, that above-ground pool isnt heated so if its cold enough you need that fur-lined getup, you are NOT swimming outside at the same time. The film doesnt go out of its way to tie things up and ends on a sinister note. Almost certainly. When not writing, Michael enjoys going to concerts, taking in live professional wrestling, and debating pop culture. Jay leaves in abject terror. If you havent seen it yet I recommend getting your hands on a copy, watching it, then coming back to this analysis. Sure, its a very cool way to set up a new universe, but its also extremely off-putting whether you realize it or not. It Follows - whichconnects back to the original Evil Dead in a subtle way - ends on an ambiguous note, as it's unclear if Jay managed to truly defeat the entity. The way he carelessly dumps her on the street only further the assault metaphor. The fact that so many viewers come away with the idea that this is clearly the message of the film means that, on some level, "sex is bad, and it will kill you" is one potential reading of the movie that we're forced to admit is a valid one. He suddenly panics and implores her to leave the theater with him, saying that he feels sick. Not a day older. Perhaps their dad was an abusive jerk, and that's why it's so painful to see him again. It Follows is a 2014 psychological supernatural horror film that centers on a mysterious entity that relentlessly follows its victims. The group plans to kill the entity by luring it into a swimming pool and dropping electrical appliances into the water. [30], It Follows has sparked numerous interpretations from film critics in regard to the source of "it" and the film's symbolism. After Jay and Hugh have sex for the first time, Hugh abandons her, and Jay learns that he's given her a terrible curse. In his defense, there's clearly much more on this film's mind, thematically speaking, than just sex. After their plan to electrocute their tormentor fails, Jay has sex with Paul, and the film ends with her seemingly shielded by him (for the time being). Unfortunately, none of them have been able to grasp the essence of the story, but I think this one does. That night, someone smashes the kitchen window; Paul investigates but sees no one. [Spoilers for "It Follows"] Did anyone else who saw "It Follows" find it weird and confusing? Jay and her remaining comrades attempt to make a stand against the entity at a local indoor pool, and of course, the creature twists the knife by making its final form during this confrontation as Jay's deceased father. All 30 Forms IT Takes in Stephen King's Original Novel, Every Form Chucky Has Taken In The Child's Play Series, Every Form Pinhead Has Taken In The Hellraiser Franchise, Freddy's Other Forms In The Nightmare On Elm Street Franchise, Every Form IT Takes in the 1990 Miniseries, 7 Ways James Bond 26 Has To Be Different From Daniel Craig's 007 Era, Avatar: The Way of Water Breaks Major International Box Office Record, Puss In Boots: The Last Wish Set Up Shrek 5 Entirely By Accident. As Jay tries to get out of the pool, it pulls her underwater by the ankle. Jay, Kelly (Lilie Sepe), Paul (Keir Gilchrist), and Yara (Olivia Luccardi) break into an indoor public pool after hours. Bizarrely, Jay sees him standing atop the roof, and not actively pursuing her, which is out of character. And it works. SPOILERS AHEAD. Michael Kennedy is an avid movie and TV fan that's been working for Screen Rant in various capacities since 2014. The entity didn't just enter her home to claim her, but it exploited her trauma, too.It's the disheveled woman's visual that makes this scare so powerful, as Mitchell employs conventional tactics to induce goosebumps between the ominous music stings and slowed down focus on the intended victim. She then spends three days not being chased but scared, nonetheless, of the entity killing Greg, which eventually happens. Spoiler alert! Subtle shifts in seasons and time subconsciously unsettle as viewers cannot place when and where the narrative takes place. [Crewdson's] photographs have the same kind of surreal suburban imagery that we wanted for It Follows."[11]. Some films are easy to leave behind, while others follow. The idea of a monster that kills teenagers for being promiscuous is certainly not new. The entity's imagery as it edges towards Jay leaves a mark, but Mitchell doesn't give his heroine much of a reprieve. 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"Why don't they drive to Mexico?" Club said, "Despite all the fun-to-unpack ideas swirling around Mitchell's premise, this is first and foremost a showcase for his considerable talents as a widescreen visual stylist, which are most apparent in the movie's deftly choreographed, virtuoso 360 pans. Read More: Is It Follows Based on a True Story? [3], It Follows received critical acclaim. This is what made me look for more anachronisms throughout the film and oh boy there are a lot. How long before we get It Follows 3: Pool Warriors? The moment of relief gets punctuated by a music sting and the startling appearance of a tall man from the darkened room just behind Yara. In fact, we barely see it at all, until the end when its blurry and not the focal point of the shot. Greg Hannigan - Raped to death by the Entity. Same man, basically same age, but shes a child. It's simply unfortunate that Greg was cornered when The Follower was in the guise of his mother. This is first hinted at when the group discovers empty soda cans hanging on the windows of Hughs abandoned house. Then, in the final scene of the film, we see the two of them walking down the road together. Mitchell intentionally creates a contrast to give his feature a timeless quality. She approaches the pool and sees no body, but a mist of blood. It's been a core element of horror films like John Carpenter'sHalloween and theFriday the 13thmovies for so long that nowadays, this trope rarely appears unironically. Ele Bardha . Shortly after he gets the curse, there's a scene when Greg is hanging out and flirting with a group of girls. When "It" finally arrives, things don't go exactly as our heroes planned. 'It Follows' Disorients With Atmosphere So It Can Set Up A Perfect Scare. The monster seemingly defeated, Jay and Paul go home and have sex. 0. [19] The film made its international debut in the United Kingdom on February 27, 2015, where it earned $573,290 (371,142) on 190 screens for the #8 position. Family Guy (1999) - S20E03 Must Love Dogs 2.5s - Oh, and cousin Greg! . The entity's imagery as it edges towards Jay leaves a mark, but Mitchell doesn't give his heroine much of a reprieve.Jay cowers in her room, and her loved ones arrive to protect her, either from herself or her unseen foe. The abruptness of its appearance delivers another potent scare, clocking in just two minutes after the previous encounter.That it comes from a completely different and unlikely spot in Jay's house sends the clear message that Death can come from anywhere at any time. Lastly, the way the girls leg is snapped at the beginning of the film and how Paul goes flying when he tries to hit the entity with a lawn chair also tells us that It is very strong and can therefore eventually make its way through most barriers. uses wide angles and a disorienting setting to unsettle before delivering a one-two punch scare for the ages. [6] It grossed $23.3 million worldwide against a $1.3 million budget. It then falls into the water, but as Jay tries to swim out of the pool, the creature grabs her and holds her underwater. Powered by WordPress.com VIP. Mr. Thats a brand-spanking-new Cadillac from the 1970s. However, three days later, he ends up dead. IT cant walk through walls! but isnt it more interesting to learn this the same way Jay does by pure investigation? This is probably the most easily recognized clue because of one thing thats blatantly pointed out to us: the infamous clamshell e-reader. "[25] Tim Robey of The Daily Telegraph gave the film five out of five stars and said, "With its marvellously suggestive title and thought-provoking exploration of sex, this indie chiller is a contemporary horror fan's dream come true. Community content is available under CC-BY-SA unless otherwise noted. Hes obviously absent from the house. Instead, Mitchell uses it to sneak in another unexpected scare. Their quiet conversation gets interrupted by the sound of breaking glass. Even more impressive is the way Mitchell layers in visual complexity that offers multiple reads upon repeat viewings. Height. Related: Every Form Chucky Has Taken In The Child's Play Series. Paul and Kelly immediately drop their guard, and the ominous score stops for a fleeting instant. Are you ready to get under the skin of It Follows and see what its trying to tell us? That IT has a physical body. Speaking of decor, the photos on the wall are mostly black and white portraits. If it's about trauma, the trauma is still with them. Right after the two have sex for the first time, Hugh disappears from her life. You can't kill it, you can't reason with it, and you can run for a little while, but you can't run from it forever. Without this foreknowledge, it wouldn't have the ability to know when to appear in what form. It doesnt exist. In that time, Michael has written over 2000 articles for the site, first working solely as a news writer, then later as a senior writer and associate news editor. The movie is written and helmed by David Robert Mitchell. Well, the pan beyond Jays mother shows an older family photo. Similarly, It Follows is a film that extols the virtues of kindness. The camera slows down, and all music fades, save for the drumming beat, as Jay walks into the kitchen. Yara stands relaxed and sleepily in the doorway of Jay's bedroom, inquiring about the commotion. IT is not a ghost; IT can make noise and cant walk through walls. It Follows. One other aspect of the creature that seems apparent is a sadistic side, given its tendency to take forms sure to emotionally upset its prey. However, it could actually be a subtle allusion to Jay's unresolved issues with her unnamed, deceased father Mr. Once in the poolhouse, Jay enters the pool while the rest place a variety of electrical appliances around its edge. A "thing" is now following her. Try watching it through again; its an entirely different experience once you know what youre looking for. Then Kelly manages to throw a sheet over the creature, allowing Paul to shoot the monster in the head. Hugh explains that he has passed an entity on to her through intercourse. A demon, perhaps, but it doesn't take a film student at Tisch to see that The Follower (as I'll call it) is a metaphor for something. The director has stated in various interviews that he intentionally mixed in a bunch of different bits of fashion and technology from different decades, to keep the film from becoming immediately dated and to give it a bit of a timeless and dreamlike feel. He then drives them away from the area, dropping a shaken and exposed Jay off in front of her house before fleeing. https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/deadmeatDnDnD (D\u0026D podcast James and Chelsea are in) https://open.spotify.com/show/3fonY7n07M7eCfTGukfw0a?si=5EHRJwKoTBq92NorQ4Eyyw\u0026dl_branch=1Dead Meat on Social Media:Twitter https://twitter.com/deadmeatjamesInstagram https://www.instagram.com/deadmeatjames/Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@deadmeatjamesFacebook https://www.facebook.com/deadmeatjamesReddit https://www.reddit.com/r/deadmeatjames/James A. 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