It Follows

For 19-year-old Jay, the suburban landscape is her playground, but an inescapable, malevolent entity begins to stalk her after a sexual encounter. The supernatural force, which can take any human form, is passed through sexual intercourse and relentlessly pursues its victims. Jay must find a way to pass it on to someone else before it catches her.

It Follows was met with widespread critical acclaim, praised for its unique premise, atmospheric direction, unsettling score, and standout performances, particularly from Maika Monroe. It was lauded as a fresh and intelligent take on the horror genre, appealing to both critics and general audiences.

• Praised for its stylish direction and pervasive sense of dread.
• Commended for its original and thought-provoking horror concept.
• Celebrated for its effective use of atmosphere and a chilling score.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's effectiveness as a horror movie, often citing its unique premise, the constant sense of being watched, and its suspenseful build-up as major strengths. Many found it to be a refreshing and genuinely scary experience.

Nominated for multiple awards including Best Picture at the Independent Spirit Awards and Best Director at the Saturn Awards. It also won awards at various film festivals.

Director David Robert Mitchell was inspired by a childhood fear of being followed and the general anxieties of adolescence, aiming to translate these feelings into a cinematic experience rather than relying on typical horror tropes.