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Everything Follows
When a teen accidentally no-clips into the backrooms, she finds out that the only way to survive is to fend for herself...
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Plot Summary
After a mysterious sexual encounter, a young woman named Jay discovers she is cursed with a supernatural entity that is slowly, relentlessly pursuing her. The entity can take on any human form and can only be seen by those it is after. To escape its pursuit, she must pass it on to someone else, leading to a terrifying game of cat and mouse.
Critical Reception
It Follows received widespread critical acclaim, with praise directed at its unique premise, atmospheric horror, and stylistic execution. Critics lauded its ability to generate suspense and dread through subtle, unsettling visuals and sound design, differentiating it from typical jump-scare-reliant horror films. Audience reception was also highly positive, appreciating its originality and chilling effectiveness.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its original and effective horror concept.
Commended for its masterful use of atmosphere and suspense.
Applauded for its stylish direction and effective score.
Google audience: Audiences widely praised the film's unique and terrifying premise, its unnerving atmosphere, and its stylish execution. Many highlighted its ability to build dread without relying on excessive gore or jump scares, calling it a refreshing and genuinely scary horror film.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for numerous awards including Best Picture and Best Director at the Independent Spirit Awards. Won Best Horror Film at the Fangoria Chainsaw Awards.
Fun Fact
Director David Robert Mitchell was inspired by a childhood fear of being followed, and the distinctive, unnerving score was composed by Disasterpeace (Rich Vreeland), who had previously worked on the video game 'Fez'.
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