It Follows (2015)
82%RT Audience Score: 66%
Awards & Nominations: 25 wins & 43 nominations
Smart, original, and above all terrifying, It Follows is the rare modern horror film that works on multiple levels — and leaves a lingering sting
It Follows is the kind of movie that makes you want to sleep with one eye open and a baseball bat by your side. The concept of a monster that relentlessly follows you until it kills you is terrifying, but what makes this movie truly great is the way it’s shot. The cinematography is stunning, and the retro score adds to the overall creepy vibe. It’s definitely a must-see for horror fans, but maybe don’t watch it alone in the dark.
Production Company(ies)
Otto Preminger Films,
Distributor
Radius TWC
Release Type
Streaming, Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
Redford Theatre, Detroit, Michigan, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for disturbing violent and sexual content including graphic nudity, and language
Year of Release
2015
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital
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Aspect ratio:2.39 : 1
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Runtime:1h 41m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Mar 27, 2015 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 14, 2015
Genre(s)
Horror
Keyword(s)
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Worldwide gross: $21,947,454
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $27,396,312
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,574
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 2,987,602
US/Canada gross: $14,674,076
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $18,317,185
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,437
US/Canada opening weekend: $160,089
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $199,834
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,668
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $1,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $1,248,268
Production budget ranking: 2,077
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $672,193
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $25,475,851
ROI to date (est.): 1,327%
ROI ranking: 84
Keir Gilchrist – Paul
Daniel Zovatto – Greg
Jake Weary – Hugh
Olivia Luccardi – Yara
Lili Sepe – Kelly
David Robert Mitchell – Director/Writer
Rebecca Green – Producer
Laura D. Smith – Producer
David Kaplan – Producer
Erik Rommesmo – Producer
Director(s)
David Robert Mitchell
Writer(s)
David Robert Mitchell
Producer(s)
Rebecca Green, Laura D. Smith, David Robert Mitchell, David Kaplan, Erik Rommesmo
Film Festivals
Sundance, Cannes, Toronto
Awards & Nominations
25 wins & 43 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (269) | Top Critics (65) | Fresh (257) | Rotten (12)
It Follows represents a compelling evolution in how studios and audiences can (and should) conceive of its monsters.
January 21, 2016
Lenika Cruz
The Atlantic
TOP CRITIC
No question that the storytelling here is impressive; the story itself, however, is a bit thin.
December 30, 2015 | Rating: 3/5
Liz Braun
Toronto Sun
TOP CRITIC
This is a movie you need to see right now.
December 2, 2015 | Rating: 4.5/5
Emily St. James
Vox
TOP CRITIC
It’s a testament to how scary a movie It Follows is that for days after watching it, you walk around thinking up survival plans – should you hide, stay on the move forever, pass the haunting on to someone else?
November 10, 2015
Alison Willmore
BuzzFeed News
TOP CRITIC
While I didn’t find myself particularly frightened by the film as many have suggested, I marveled at the gorgeous cinematography, retro score, and use of location.
April 17, 2015 | Rating: B+
Chris Stuckmann
ChrisStuckmann.com
TOP CRITIC
Ultimately, rather than sex, what seems threatening here is impending adulthood in all its dimensions, and in its floaty, insubstantial way, It Follows catches some of the mingled excitement and terror of growing up.
April 16, 2015 | Rating: 3.5/5
Jake Wilson
Sydney Morning Herald
TOP CRITIC
“By excluding grown ups from the narrative, ‘It Follows’ highlights the perseverance of young adults and their reliance on each other for a shared vision.”
June 28, 2022
Q.V. Hough
Vague Visages
David Robert Mitchell has made such a superb horror film that its clinging aftereffect continues for an uncommonly long period.
June 21, 2022 | Rating: 4/4
Brian Eggert
Deep Focus Review
A hidden gem well worth tracking down for a pre-Halloween shock to the system.
October 22, 2021 | Rating: 4/5
Leigh Paatsch
Herald Sun (Australia)
It may be a silly premise, but Mitchell uses it to the best effect.
October 2, 2021 | Rating: 4/5
Michael J. Casey
Michael J. Cinema
Capturing anxiety in a way that no other film has, It Follows is a modern horror masterpiece.
September 13, 2021 | Rating: 5/5
Trace Thurman
Horror Queers Podcast
A methodical, unnerving and surprisingly mean thriller. Mitchell perfectly frames and moves the camera to emphasize how vulnerable his characters are and, in so doing, maximizes the existential dread.
September 10, 2021 | Rating: 4/5
Joe Lipsett
Horror Queers Podcast…
Plot
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 is plagued by strange visions and the inescapable sense that someone, or 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.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Nothing to add here about It Follows.
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