Review of It Follows (2015) by Foxgrove — 13 Mar 2015
Even though it is not quite as scary as word of mouth would have us believe this is still a superb psychological thriller rather than an out and out horror movie. Low on bloody gore but high on atmosphere, most of which is wonderfully generated by simple shots such as roads, trees a gate or a swimming pool.
These and many other ordinary compositions have been lit and captured in a way that gives the film its eerie sense of menace and dread. In the main the film owes its success to these simple details masterfully directed by David Robert Mitchell.
Maika Monroe, looking very much like Chloe Sevigny, registers strongly as the young victim of events, and the nerve jangling score is another great contributor. It is also good to be able to report that the film does not rely on gimmicky shock tactics to raise the hairs on your neck.
In fact, there are surprisingly few jumps to be had. Still, this doesn't prevent the film from holding you mesmerised in the palm of its hand for almost its entire running time or, at least, until an unsatisfactory ending somewhat disappoints.
This review of It Follows (2015) was written by Foxgrove on 13 Mar 2015.
It Follows has generally received positive reviews.
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