When asked about sequel possibilities, David Robert Mitchell told Vulture (via Slate), "I couldn't say. Initially skeptical of the curse, the boy seemingly never sees the entity following him until it is too late and it is atop him. Perhaps the most striking of the entity's disguises in It Follows, the tall man - not to be confused with The Tall Man villain from Phantasm - is a towering figure that terrifies Jay by appearing behind her friend Yara as she walks into Jay's bedroom. However, when Paul volunteers to let Jay pass the curse on to him, she eventually agrees, and the two have sex. [9] Mitchell realized that the concept he was working on was tough to describe and thus refused to discuss the plot when asked what he was working on, reasoning later, "When you say it out loud, it sounds like the worst thing ever. A malicious psychic projection born from the collective unconscious of humanity? The following week, the film dropped two spots to #10 with a weekend gross of $346,005 (229,927) from 240 screens. At the beginning of the film, a young woman runs out of her house wearing a pair of heels, short-shorts, and a tank top. However, when the entity in the form of a middle-aged man arrives, it begins to fling appliances into the pool without getting in. But I do want to say that when I wrote this, I had some bigger set pieces, a few things that I sort of simplified, and some stuff that we chose to cut out because of the budget and time, so there's all kinds of fun things that could be done with this concept and story. Jay leaves in abject terror.Up until this point, the entity only appeared from a safe distance. [Crewdson's] photographs have the same kind of surreal suburban imagery that we wanted for It Follows."[11]. Greg is gruesomely murdered by It, who accosts him in his room while taking the form of his mother. Jay responds, "I don't want to tell you." And then, once death has you, you're forced to meet your maker. Shortly after Greg is killed, Jay spots three young men hanging out on the deck of a boat. The protagonist, Prince Myshkin, is an extremely kind person trying to make his way in an unkind world. It kicks in again as an almost unnaturally tall figure emerges from the dark behind Yara. The film then closes with the two walking hand in hand down the street, with the faint outline of an unknown person walking relentlessly behind them at a modest pace. uses wide angles and a disorienting setting to unsettle before delivering a one-two punch scare for the ages. Hugh points out a young girl in the back of the theater. Hugh, whose real name is revealed to be Jeff, passes the curse from himself to Jay. Because subconsciously, your brain is picking up on these things but you dont know it. It's scary because, no matter what you do, eventually, it will catch you. It Follows (2014) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. One day, death will catch you. And death isn't a giant horrifying monster that's running at you and screaming at the top of its lungs. It was given a limited release in the United States on March 13[15] and a wide release on March 27[16] in 1,200 theaters. If it's about death, then death will still get our heroes eventually. Lead characters wear bathing suits in one scene and chilly fall coats in the next. Since it relentlessly follows and kills whoever is most recently infected and then goes after whoever was infected before them, it is only a matter of time before Jay is in danger again. Her inciting consensual experience was savagely undone by Hugh's chloroforming and binding of her before she could even dress. Next:Every Form IT Takes in the 1990 Miniseries. Each of its appearances happens to fulfill a specific purpose. Later, when we see things from Jay's perspective, the entity appears to be manifesting as a character we've never seen before: a middle-aged man with a beard. But is that all? Potentially late summer/early fall, sure, but hold on. "[8], The film was shot in late 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. [4] Keir Gilchrist, Daniel Zovatto, Jake Weary, Olivia Luccardi, and Lili Sepe appear in supporting roles.[5]. Same man, basically same age, but shes a child. The monster seemingly defeated, Jay and Paul go home and have sex. Youre trying to figure out what the time period is and there simply isnt one. Jay leaves in abject terror. The camera slows down, and all music fades, save for the drumming beat, as Jay walks into the kitchen. [6] It grossed $23.3 million worldwide against a $1.3 million budget. The kitchen in Jays house is straight out of the 1970s, down to the ugly orange-and-avocado-colored appliances. SPOILERS AHEAD. The movie wanted us to make that connection. It's the precise type of scene that would otherwise allow the viewer a moment to soothe their rapid pulse. As Jay struggles to stay afloat, her friends intervene. ), Writer/Director David Robert Mitchell knows how to build a chilling atmosphere. )Writer/Director David Robert Mitchell knows how to build a chilling atmosphere. Where did the entity come from, and is it gone forever? Next, we saw Greg's mom, who breaks his neck and then rapes him. They make you glance back over your shoulder as you walk down the street. It doesnt exist. While explaining the death curse rules, Hugh points out a naked woman approaching in the distance, at a slow but steady clip. Therefore, their relationship is not romance but more of a survival technique. Family Guy (1999) - S20E03 Must Love Dogs 2.5s - Oh, and cousin Greg! Additionally, we see Kelly throw a sheet over the entity in the films climax so that Paul can see exactly where it is. Did you also notice that again, except for the last shot of her in Jays bedroom, her mother is always day drinking? With a minimalist approach to storytelling, the success ofIt Followsas a compelling horror film owes much to Mitchell's use of wide shots and distinct visual style and production design. Related: All 30 Forms IT Takes in Stephen King's Original Novel. Community content is available under CC-BY-SA unless otherwise noted. She then spends three days not being chased but scared, nonetheless, of the entity killing Greg, which eventually happens. The moment of relief gets punctuated by a music sting and the startling appearance of a tall man from the darkened room just behind Yara. But when it finally has you cornered, it takes on its final form. Obviously, whatever IT is, the monster is spooky in more ways than one. The plot of the film revolves around a teenage girl named Jay who is pursued by a supernatural entity after her sexual encounter. At dawn, it is revealed that she has been brutally murdered. He suddenly panics and implores her to leave the theater with him, saying that he feels sick. It Follows (2014) 1.9s Oh, and Greg's mom, Parks and Recreation (2009) - S02E07 Greg Pikitis 1s I'm Greg's mom. This scene marks the first time the eponymous "it" invades Jay's home and personal space. There's no evidence this is another character seen anywhere in It Follows, so its significance to the entity's pursuit of Jay is up for debate. This form is at least more clothed than usual, but that doesn't make using one of Jay's closest allies any less creepy. Mmm sorry but Word of God did confirm that It rapes to death, is just that the movie probably wasn't going to show it because it would be too graphic, is PG-13 if IIRC. A young woman is followed by an unknown supernatural force after a sexual encounter. We then see her sitting outside her car in a clearing, talking to her parents on the phone. The entity is a slow moving, unstoppable monster that is always walking towards you, and if it catches you, you die. It may be that Yara's soul has been displaced from her body, taking the form of "It." In a small scene later after Jay and Greg have sex, Greg approaches Jay's house, and Paul, Jay, and Yara are sitting out on the lawn. When Jay gets cursed after a sexual encounter, she finds herself being stalked and tries to grapple with the sinister entity that keeps changing its appearance and showing up unexpectedly. 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In that time, Michael has written over 2000 articles for the site, first working solely as a news writer, then later as a senior writer and associate news editor. It is a supernatural being that incessantly pursues its victims at a walking pace. That IT has a physical body. 'It Follows' is a 2014 psychological supernatural horror film that centers on a mysterious entity that relentlessly follows its victims. The abruptness of its appearance delivers another potent scare, clocking in just two minutes after the previous encounter. Summaries. And what does that tell us? When Jay gets cursed after a sexual encounter, she finds herself being stalked and tries to grapple with the sinister entity that keeps changing its appearance and showing up unexpectedly. Written By Rohan Patil It Follows is an American supernatural psychological horror film which released in 2014. Highly disturbed, Jay's friends agree to spend the night to keep her company. This time the woman is topless but also looks to have been brutally beaten, even to the point of missing teeth and she also urinates on the floor. It kicks in again as an almost unnaturally tall figure emerges from the dark behind Yara. Paul and Kelly immediately drop their guard, and the ominous score stops for a fleeting instant. I think thats exactly what David Robert Mitchell did in It Follows. A "thing" is now following her. Then, in the final scene of the film, we see the two of them walking down the road together. Unlike many horror film protagonists, Jay and her friends are also unusually empathetic and supportive of one another in an uncaring world. It Follows is about abuse. hanging around the windows and doors. But after a seemingly-innocent sexual encounter, she is plagued by strange visions and the inescapable sense that someone, or something, is following her. Did Hugh give the curse to anyone before Jay? The entity arrives in the form of Yara and attacks Jay on the lakefront. Look at the Polaroids around her mirror. Maika Monroe told ComicBook.com in January 2021 that she "would do anything" to work with director David Robert Mitchell again. Most viewers seem to agree this girl is Annie, the girl who's brutally killed by the entity in It Follows' opening, and likely the last person Hugh passed the curse to before Jay. Why is everyone wearing a coat? The dissonance between seasons and the way characters are dressed is just another way to make you feel off for some reason you cant necessarily put your finger on. "[26] Ignatiy Vishnevetsky of The A.V. In a couple of the photographs, you'll see that same bearded man. We subsequently see Jay pass the curse on to Paul by having sex with him. [20] On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, it holds a 95% approval rating and a rating average score of 8.10/10, based on 270 reviews. Paul reports a smashed window in the kitchen, then heads upstairs to wake Jay's sister. The Brady Bunch (1969) - S02E07 Family 3.1s Greg. If they tell you what that is all a story is about, they are very definitely wrong." It's not only a movie about fear, or death, but also about shame. However, Greg underestimates It Follows ' scary curse, and following his death scene, the curse goes right back to Jay. Therefore, the major reason the two are together is most likely so they dont have to deal with the entity alone. Or perhaps he was a total saint who died tragically, so seeing his image being stolen by this horrible monster feels like a violation of their memories. When she first exits the house it appears to be, based off her dress and the lush green grass/trees behind her, summer. Featured as forms of the entity are Ingrid Mortimer, Alexyss Spradlin, Mike Lanier, and Don Hails. Even from a far-off distance, the wide angles elicit an exposed vulnerability that builds dread. Hence, the film ends with Jeff alive but, like everyone else who is cursed, living in constant fear of being attacked by It. Sure, it was shot in the head, but we don't know whether or not that's enough, and since the director isn't giving us answers, we have to figure this out ourselves by looking at the film's themes. "Whether it's an 'It Follows' sequel or something else, I think he's so insanely talented.". Again, the tall man doesn't look like any other character seen in the movie, so outside of being scary, the significance of this form to Jay is unclear. If you aren't vigilant, if you can't keep swimming you end up like a bad game of twister. Perhaps the coolest thing about It Followsis just how little lore there is and how the ending leaves you with so many ambiguities. We imagine that would be a movie called Follow It, which would presumably tell the story of Jay working her way up the chain, trying to track down the originator of the curse. It's never stated who he is, but it seems like a pretty safe assumption that this man is Jay and Kelly's father. Victims Annie Marshall - Bled to death after the Entity tore her legs in half. Jay tells the truth to her friends, and they believe her, helping her fight a monster that they themselves literally can't see. Height. Try giving the film the benefit of the doubt. the whole internet asks, collectively. This form isn't identifiable, although considering her appearance, the entity could be using this form to represent sexual trauma. In a few brief scenes throughout the film, we see photographs of younger versions of Jay and Kelly with the same man that It looks like in the end. Their quiet conversation gets interrupted by the sound of breaking glass. The set further disorients with decor from various eras- unconventional and made-up technology clashes with retro televisions that play '50s sci-fi features. stunt safety Dan Lemieux . If it's about trauma, the trauma is still with them. 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The fact that so many viewers come away with the idea that this is clearly the message of the film means that, on some level, "sex is bad, and it will kill you" is one potential reading of the movie that we're forced to admit is a valid one. A long-term member of the Screen Rant family, Michael looks forward to continuing on creating new content for the site for many more years to come. Some horror movies are easy to forget. But did they? The layered clues continue if we consider that the man at the pool house looks exactly the same age as the one in the photographs. The entity busts open a hole in the door, then comes after them as a creepy young boy. Categories. Greg later remarks that he hasn't seen the creature yet, long after Jay expected it to appear. It will perpetually be walking towards Jay's location at all times, no matter where she is. Are you ready to get under the skin of It Follows and see what its trying to tell us? Jay, waiting in the pool, spots the entity and realizes it has taken the appearance of her deceased father. I had to watch it three times before realizing Hey, wasnt she just swimming? All of this, combined with carefully choreographed terror that can come from anywhere in the wide-open spaces, induces agoraphobic dread. WHY?). There are other clues given to us purely through storytelling and small details rather than having the characters get right up in your face and shout what youre supposed to know. Eventually, Paul is able to shoot it, and they run away. Put these elements together and youve got all the makings for a film thats not just scary but extremely unsettling. . A ghost? It stars Maika Monroe as a young woman who is pursued by a supernatural entity after a sexual encounter and must have sex with another individual to avoid it. To me, it's dream logic in the sense that they're in a nightmare, and when you're in a nightmare, there's no solving the nightmare. 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