Review of It Follows (2015) by Impertinenthawk — 12 Apr 2015
A stimulating break from a dying genre, It Follows has brought something new and refreshing to the stereotypical, teen horror genre.
It Follows' showcase, is it's brilliance in detail. From lighting, to color, to specific camera shots, to the soundtrack (with it's David Lynch-like feel), this film is more an art piece than a jumpy thriller. Anybody looking to critique and pick apart the scenes in this film will find it difficult to find much wrong. In all reality, there's nothing here to really pick on.
The chills won't lick your spine while you're sitting at the theater; however, thinking back on the plot the night after will play with you. I found the concept more disturbing the days following my actual viewing of the movie. It wore on me and still, two weeks later, I'm stuck on /how/ clever Mitchell's directing was. Truly and utterly evil. This isn't outwardly scary more than it is a psychological treat.
It Follows is an obvious must see and I would recommend it to anybody with taste. Even movie-goers who are looking for simple blockbuster amusement will find this film compelling.
And as far as endings go, nothing is more beautiful than leaving the conclusion ambiguous.
This review of It Follows (2015) was written by Impertinenthawk on 12 Apr 2015.
It Follows has generally received positive reviews.
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