It Follows
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Overview
For 19-year-old Jay, Autumn should be about school, boys, and weekends out at the lake. But after a seemingly innocent sexual encounter, she finds herself plagued by strange visions and the inescapable sense that someone, something, is following her. Faced with this burden, Jay and her friends must find a way to escape the horrors that seem to be o...
Director / Creator
David Robert Mitchell
Writers
David Robert Mitchell
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About It Follows (2014)
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Overview
It Follows (2014) is a Horror, Mystery, and Thriller film from United States. the film was directed by David Robert Mitchell. It runs 1 hour and 40 minutes and was produced primarily in English.
What it's about
For 19-year-old Jay, Autumn should be about school, boys, and weekends out at the lake. But after a seemingly innocent sexual encounter, she finds herself plagued by strange visions and the inescapable sense that someone, something, is following her. Faced with this burden, Jay and her friends must find a way to escape the horrors that seem to be only a few steps behind.
Cast and crew
The film stars Maika Monroe, Keir Gilchrist, and Olivia Luccardi in supporting roles.
Critical reception
On IMDb, It Follows holds a rating of 6.8/10 based on 295,864 user votes. Rotten Tomatoes lists a critical score of 95%. Metacritic aggregates a score of 83/100 from professional reviewers. Notable recognition: 25 wins & 44 nominations total. These numbers place It Follows within the broader landscape of Horror and Mystery cinema from 2014, giving viewers a benchmark before deciding to watch.
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Why It Follows is worth knowing
If you enjoy Horror or Mystery films, It Follows offers a representative example of the genre's conventions and storytelling style. As a 2014 release, it sits within a specific moment in film history, making it a useful reference point for understanding how horror evolved during that period. Performances from Maika Monroe and Keir Gilchrist are central to the work, and tracking their broader filmographies can lead to other titles you may want to add to your watchlist. Use VidScio to identify scenes, find related movies, and keep It Follows on your watchlist for later.
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