Review of It Follows (2015) by Marcdoyle — 16 Jan 2015
This movie MUST get a wide distribution this spring. There are so many meager horror movies released nation-wide every year (picture a 20-something "possessed" female with arms bending back and milky eyes), and there are a few gems (The Guest, You're Next, A Terrible Way to Die) that cut through the morass.
This is one of those gems. It's a beautifully shot, spare horror thriller with an amazing retro-analog synth score that keeps you tense and engaged throughout. The basic premise and "rules" simple-yet-brilliant and lead to some highly fresh and fun terror sequences.
Maika Monroe, fresh off her solid role in The Guest, raises her game with a stellar performance. And every one of the supporting actors, the setting, and the "It" are all so authentically drawn, you leave the theater with a smile on your face.
It might feel a touch long as the scenes before the finale are drawn out a bit, but that's my only real criticism. It's a must for horror fans and anyone looking for a genuine thrill.
This review of It Follows (2015) was written by Marcdoyle on 16 Jan 2015.
It Follows has generally received positive reviews.
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