It Follows

"It doesn't think. It doesn't feel. It doesn't give up."

2015 1h 41m EN

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Synopsis

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A young woman is followed by an unknown supernatural force after a sexual encounter.

“It doesn't think. It doesn't feel. It doesn't give up.”

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Cast

Maika Monroe
Jay Height
Keir Gilchrist
Paul
Daniel Zovatto
Greg Hannigan
Jake Weary
Hugh
Olivia Luccardi
Yara
Lili Sepe
Kelly Height
Bailey Spry
Annie
Carollette Phillips
Woman with Groceries

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: David Robert Mitchell
Writers: David Robert Mitchell
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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MONEY

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Shot for just $2.3M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.

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2 / 8

MONEY

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Grossed $23M — a 10.2× return. The kind of profit studios chase for a decade.

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3 / 8

ERA

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Released 11 years ago.

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4 / 8

CINEMA

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Part of the "It Follows Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by David Robert Mitchell, shot by Mike Gioulakis. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Richard Vreeland. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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7 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Julio Perez IV shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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8 / 8

CAST

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Maika Monroe and Keir Gilchrist and Daniel Zovatto carry the top of the cast.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

David Robert Mitchell directs. Mike Gioulakis behind the camera. Richard Vreeland scores. Julio Perez IV cuts. Made its budget back several times over at the box office. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Shot for just $2.3M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.
2Grossed $23M — a 10.2× return. The kind of profit studios chase for a decade.
3Released 11 years ago.
4Part of the "It Follows Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
5Directed by David Robert Mitchell, shot by Mike Gioulakis. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Original score by Richard Vreeland. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
7Editor Julio Perez IV shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
8Maika Monroe and Keir Gilchrist and Daniel Zovatto carry the top of the cast.
9Marketing tagline: "It doesn't think. It doesn't feel. It doesn't give up.".
10IMDB entry: tt3235888 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
11Classified under 20 themes, including "beach", "chase", "supernatural", "friends".
12Released under 10 different titles around the world.

The technical file

Cinematography: Mike Gioulakis
Original score: Richard Vreeland
Editing: Julio Perez IV
Production design: Michael Perry
Costume design: Kimberly Leitz
Makeup / hair: Toni Price
VFX supervisor: Greg Strasz
Sound: Chris Trent
Stunt coordinator: Ele Bardha
Runtime: 101 min · 1h 41m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $2,300,000
Box office: $23,374,076
Return: 1016% of budget
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: It Follows (2015)

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Reno2015-11-04
★ 8/10
An innovative horror-drama with a simplicity. It was not too long ago I saw the director's other film, his first one and liked it instantly. I did not expect him to go all the way from a beautiful teen drama to a creepy horror flick. But I liked this movie as well, thus that prove he's not a fluke. After seeing his both the films, I can detect the style of presentation that marks his trademark. That is very realistic, dull, but a natural societal atmosphere with a mere background score. I have said many times that these days horror flicks are heavily leaning on the scary noise/sounds. But this film brings the tone that's really happening around us. The story was like a straight flowing river, no twists or turns like the Amazon river. Even it did not try to hide the existence of the evil spirit. Not only from us, but among the characters in the story. That means it is a very simple tale with the compelling scenes. It does not look like a cheap horror, this 2 million movie can stand up to any fancy horror flicks. The writer/director's interpretation was very interesting too. Like he said IT could board a plane to follow who he's after. The theme was also very innovative. Quite similar types have made out, but this one was way better. Yep, many movie goers overwhelmed by the unexpected, even the filmmakers for the response. Now I pray for if there is going to be a sequel, it must be made by the same writer/director. My worry is the B category filmmakers going to spoil the original in the name of follow-up. I highly recommend this movie, especially for adults due to the plot that develops on the sexual intercourse. Though there's no strong nudity. I also suggest you to watch at night, if possible alone. I won't guarantee that it would scare out of you, but that's the best way to watch any horror flick. 8/10
r96sk2020-10-27
★ 8/10
I wanted more by the end, but that's not to say <em>'It Follows'</em> isn't a very, very good film - it is. I adore the look of the film, the cinematography is superb; the score is nice too. Maika Monroe leads a solid cast excellently. The premise is certainly interesting and it does create suitable tension, while the effects used are neat. The plot is quite sexual, potentially overly so in a couple of moments but in truth it needs to be for the most part. I would've, elsewhere, appreciated a deeper dive into the antagonists, also. I could see a sequel coming from this, it's the sorta concept that could easily produce many sequels. I'd be fine with just the one, but would watch another - it must keep the same vibe though.
The Movie Mob2022-10-28
★ 7/10
It Follows shines as a unique and fresh horror film that pours on the anxiety and dread with a clever slow burn that will keep its viewers glued to the screen, desperate to see what happens next. Ok, ok, ok. I know the synopsis of this movie sounds like a lame excuse to focus on the sexual escapades of young college students, as many horror movies do. Instead, It Follows is surprisingly creative, well-done, and fresh that doesn't linger on the sensual but instead almost warns of potential consequences. The premise of a slow but relentless entity endlessly pursuing its cursed target is eerie, tense, and filled with suspense. Typical horror films repeat the same face-paced terror and disturbing gore and images. However, It Follows sets itself apart with a slow-building tension that keeps its audience unsettled but engaged, wondering what will happen next. This movie deserves all its hype with its innovative concept, clever script, and genius directing. While it does have unnecessary random nudity near the end, It Follows is worth fast-forwarding a few seconds to enjoy a creepy masterstroke of slow-burn horror.