Here's every form taken by the demonicEntity in It Follows. It Follows premiered at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival on May 17, 2014. This scene is one of the most horrifying of the movie, so visceral, so brutal, so disturbed and so difficult to mention that after my boyfriend and I walked out of the movie for the first time, we didn't even talk about it for most of our conversation. When she comes around, Hugh tells her that by having sex, he has passed a curse on to her and that It will now follow her around. 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. It's Yara, half-asleep and perplexed by the uproar. Alone, Jay cautiously makes her way to the kitchen to see the damage for herself. [4] Keir Gilchrist, Daniel Zovatto, Jake Weary, Olivia Luccardi, and Lili Sepe appear in supporting roles.[5]. The kitchen in Jays house is straight out of the 1970s, down to the ugly orange-and-avocado-colored appliances. Look at the Polaroids around her mirror. The monster in It Followsseems to enjoy using naked forms to go after its prey, which makes sense given its links to sexuality. The entity arrives in the form of Yara and attacks Jay on the lakefront. "It wasn't a fun kind of scare. Not only that, but it reveals another layer of the movie's metaphorical stalker. Greg has sex with Jay in the hospital, as he does not believe the entity exists. In an interview with Digital Spy, Mitchell says, "I'm not personally that interested in where 'it' comes from. This scene marks the first time the eponymous "it" invades Jay's home and personal space. Assume that Hugh is always tracking the monster's location, but it still almost gets him in the movie theater. Put these elements together and youve got all the makings for a film thats not just scary but extremely unsettling. "[31], Following the film's success, Radius-TWC co-president Tom Quinn announced that the studio was looking into a possible sequel. Sure, its a very cool way to set up a new universe, but its also extremely off-putting whether you realize it or not. Therefore, their relationship is not romance but more of a survival technique. A collection of It Follows nude scenes, categorized by nudity type, the film or tv show it appears in and the different types of nudity. Greg drives Jay, Kelly, Yara, and Paul to his family's lake house and teaches Jay to shoot a revolver. Of course,it keeps pursuing her relentlessly, making It Followsfeel like The Terminator in that respect. In fact, modern technology is mostly absent throughout the film except for this thing. Okay, fine, maybe late summer/early fall. The only evidence we have of Paul transmitting the curse comes in the closing minutes of the film, when he slowly drives past a pair of sex workers, showing that Paul is at least considering the possibility, whether or not he actually follows through. (Greg's Date (Pretty Girl in Car))-/5. 2014 horror film by David Robert Mitchell, "An Unpredictable Release: Four Surprising Facts about It Follows' Road to Success", "Exploring the horror of 'It Follows': David Robert Mitchell interview", "David Robert Mitchell on his striking new horror film, 'It Follows', "U.K. There's also decent evidence that Jay herself passed the curse along. Sure, these could be grandparents, but even the photos of young Kelly and Jay seem more like photos from the 1960s-1970s. It didn't rape Greg to death. "[8], The film was shot in late 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. 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. Spoiler alert! A FL native, Michael is passionate about pop culture, and earned an AS degree in film production in 2012. Despite not having any hard evidence of this creature's existence, Jay's friends decide to believe her story and band together to come up with a plan to kill this monster once and for all. Its her dad thats why she doesnt want to tell her little sister. Some even start to collide with her, disorienting her and drawing blood. Because of this trauma, Jay becomes "haunted" by the event, represented by a monster that now follows her. It's the precise type of scene that would otherwise allow the viewer a moment to soothe their rapid pulse. Since he also doesn't believe her about the It Follows entity's curse, he's happy to make the "chivalrous" offer to sleep with her and take the curse off her hands. Paul and Kelly arrive, confused as they insist no one else is in the house. In the climactic scene at the pool where the group tries to electrocute It, the entity appears as a middle-aged man. On her date with Hugh/Jeff, before the two have had sex, he sees a girl in a yellow dress behind them at the movie theater. Director David Robert Mitchell Writer David Robert Mitchell Stars Maika Monroe Keir Gilchrist Olivia Luccardi His identity is also confirmed by a family photo. This form isn't identifiable, although considering her appearance, the entity could be using this form to represent sexual trauma. It stares at Jay for a few moments before continuing to knock. When she first exits the house it appears to be, based off her dress and the lush green grass/trees behind her, summer. For what it's worth, whenever David Robert Mitchell is asked about an anti-sex interpretation of It Followsin interviews, he shoots this reading down pretty definitively, saying specifically that he didn't want to make a "puritanical" film. She then spends three days not being chased but scared, nonetheless, of the entity killing Greg, which eventually happens. Even if you try to solve it. Related: All 30 Forms IT Takes in Stephen King's Original Novel. Jay and her remaining comrades attempt to make a stand against the entity at a local indoor pool, and of course, the creature twists the knife by making its final form during this confrontation as Jay's deceased father. Jay and Paul have sex. Jay tries to warn the real Greg by telephone, but he does not answer. If anyone noticed why the camera lingered for so long on Hugh/Jeff's mom when we finally met her, THAT IS WHY. Firing blindly into the pool, Paul manages to shoot the creature again in the head, and this time, it stays dead. He also loves both Marvel and DC movies, and wishes every superhero fan could just get along. With a minimalist approach to storytelling, the success of. They make you glance back over your shoulder as you walk down the street. If it catches Jay, it will kill her and pursue the previous person to have passed it on: Hugh, who is passing it to Jay as leverage. As Jay tries to get out of the pool, it pulls her underwater by the ankle. Contents 1 Description 2 Biography 3 Personality 4 Gallery 5 Navigation Description Unfortunately, none of them have been able to grasp the essence of the story, but I think this one does. [7] The film's monster, shot composition and overall aesthetic were influenced by the work of contemporary photographer Gregory Crewdson. Even from a far-off distance, the wide angles elicit an exposed vulnerability that builds dread. No. One of the mysterious It Follows entity's most memorable forms was its second onscreen appearance, an old woman wearing a nightgownwhoslowly but surely pursue's Jay at school. We then see her sitting outside her car in a clearing, talking to her parents on the phone. The set further disorients with decor from various eras- unconventional and made-up technology clashes with retro televisions that play '50s sci-fi features. It received acclaim from critics; praise was directed at the films originality and Monroes performance. [30], It Follows has sparked numerous interpretations from film critics in regard to the source of "it" and the film's symbolism. stunt utility . It Follows 2014 R 1 h 40 m IMDb RATING 6.8 /10 249K YOUR RATING Rate POPULARITY 1,198 Play trailer 1:46 4 Videos 99+ Photos Horror Mystery Thriller A young woman is followed by an unknown supernatural force after a sexual encounter. 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. This represents the idea that sometimes, people who are abused process their trauma in the most unhealthy way possible by becoming abusers themselves. However, when Paul volunteers to let Jay pass the curse on to him, she eventually agrees, and the two have sex. When "It" finally arrives, things don't go exactly as our heroes planned. It Follows is part of a wave of films in the 2010s where horror films aren't just good horror films, but good films period. Their quiet conversation gets interrupted by the sound of breaking glass. This hints that Jay and Kellys father, who remains unseen throughout the film, likely died (or disappeared) many years ago, which is why the entity takes on the appearance of what he looked like when the girls were still children. It kicks in again as an almost unnaturally tall figure emerges from the dark behind Yara. It will perpetually be walking towards Jay's location at all times, no matter where she is. 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. Hes obviously absent from the house. The Follower is a punishment for that fabled, suburban image of sex, and that fear that, after sex, there's nothing left but death at your heels. Jay's still reeling from her own assault. "[6] On review aggregator website Metacritic, the film has an average rating of 83 out of 100, based on 37 critics, indicating "universal acclaim". It then falls into the water, but as Jay tries to swim out of the pool, the creature grabs her and holds her underwater. While explaining the death curse rules, Hugh points out a naked woman approaching in the distance, at a slow but steady clip. Next:Every Form IT Takes in the 1990 Miniseries. Is she stupid? By relying on her support structure, Jay's friends help carry the burden of her curse, unlike Hugh, who tries to go it alone and ends up passing his trauma along to someone else. If the entity from It Follows starts chasing you, it's probably not going to catch you today. Yara stands relaxed and sleepily in the doorway of Jay's bedroom, inquiring about the commotion. When the creature enters the pool room during the climax, Jay's sister, Kelly, asks her, "What do you see?" The abruptness of its appearance delivers another potent scare, clocking in just two minutes after the previous encounter. 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. [3], It Follows received critical acclaim. Director of photography Mike Gioulakis said: "We're both big fans of the still photographer Gregory Crewdson and David had him in his look book from day one. Since everyone thats been cursed can see It, both Paul and Jay are able to see the entity and seem to have decided to try and survive the curse together. Alone, Jay cautiously makes her way to the kitchen to see the damage for herself. Greg Hannigan is a Recurring Character in The Film It Follows, He is a 19 Year Old College Student. Before going on her date with Hugh/Jeff, Jay is seen swimming in her backyard pool. Afterwards, Jaime "Jay" Height goes on a date with her new boyfriend, Hugh, to the movies. It's likely that Annie, the girl killed at the beginning of the film, was a former lover of his that he sacrificed to the creature. Michael Kennedy is an avid movie and TV fan that's been working for Screen Rant in various capacities since 2014. Sometimes, it seems like its only motivation is to get closer to you. Same man, basically same age, but shes a child. We know that the entity sometimes impersonates the loved ones of its victims, so who is It impersonating here? 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. 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. Ele Bardha . Jeffs mom is TOTALLY rocking the 1980s Mom look, and not ironically. Later, the two make love in the car, after which Hugh suddenly attacks Jay. We subsequently see Jay pass the curse on to Paul by having sex with him. They try to calm Jay's nerves when there's a knock at the door. That IT has a physical body. A young woman named Annie flees from her house in fear, but there is no visible threat. After a successful limited release beginning on March 13, 2015, the film had a wide release on March 27, 2015. Lastly, the way the girls leg is snapped at the beginning of the film and how Paul goes flying when he tries to hit the entity with a lawn chair also tells us that It is very strong and can therefore eventually make its way through most barriers. Instead of entering the pool, it throws the devices at her. We just made it up. But after a seemingly-innocent sexual encounter, she is plagued by strange visions and the inescapable sense that someone, or something, is following her. Jay strips down and starts swimming towards the boat. Viewers continue to debate the answer. , and this critical double-scare scene demonstrates how not much else gets under our skin quite like visceral reminders of our fleeting mortality. 0. From the moment Jay's neighbor Greg began offering her help, it was clear he was attracted to her. The Entity, or It, is the name given to the otherwise unnamed main antagonist in the 2014 horror film, It Follows. It's never confirmed, but it's possible that Hugh, Jay, Paul, or Greg (Daniel Zovatto) passed the curse along to one or more unnamed side characters at some point to buy themselves a bit more time. Perhaps it's no coincidence that, whatever appearance the entity adopts, they're always in some state of undress, and they're also often covered in bruises, looking very much like a victim of sexual abuse. The following week, the film dropped two spots to #10 with a weekend gross of $346,005 (229,927) from 240 screens. In a couple of the photographs, you'll see that same bearded man. It Follows (2014) 3 Rated-ARRR 8 yr. ago It was a really good movie. "[7] The role that sexual transmission plays came later, from Mitchell's desire for something that could transfer between people. However, it could actually be a subtle allusion to Jay's unresolved issues with her unnamed, deceased father Mr. Highly disturbed, Jay's friends agree to spend the night to keep her company. Now that's scary. Everything they watch on TV is either a vintage-era cartoon or a 1950s black-and-white monster movie. Inside the house, Jay sees a disheveled, urinating, half-naked woman walking toward her and runs upstairs to the others, who cannot see the entity. The movie wanted us to make that connection. The entity's imagery as it edges towards Jay leaves a mark, but Mitchell doesn't give his heroine much of a reprieve.Jay cowers in her room, and her loved ones arrive to protect her, either from herself or her unseen foe. It jumped on him, killed him by some method we don't see, and then just kind of dry humped him. Her first appearance in the kitchen, shes drinking wine in the afternoon. Greg is gruesomely murdered by It, who accosts him in his room while taking the form of his mother. In fact, It Follows is an anti-victim blaming masterpiece that gives a huge middle finger to the genre's antiquated approach to sex. [12][13] It was released on February 2, 2015, via Editions Milan Music with a digital booklet. Assume our heroes are smart. Therefore, we can piece together that the entity has taken on the likeness of the girls father. [4] "Why don't they drive to Mexico?" Yara is that annoying friend whos ALWAYS on their phone no I am not going to explain to you what just happened during the movie youre SUPPOSED to be watching PUT YOUR DARN PHONE AWAY except wait, thats not a phone! Horror movie fans lovers, straight-up warning you there are a lot of spoilers for It Follows (2015) in this review. I think thats exactly what David Robert Mitchell did in It Follows. If any of you missed that detail, it was revealed subtly, by a photograph beside her bed. Jay cowers in her room, and her loved ones arrive to protect her, either from herself or her unseen foe. Height's fate isn't explained in It Follows but he's clearly not in the picture anymore. But what follows? Therefore, It is invisible but has a physical form. It Follows is a 2014 American supernatural psychological horror film written and directed by David Robert Mitchell. She's doomed to keep one eye out for Death, who will consistently come for her in the form of friends and strangers alike unless she passes it on to another sexual partner. Given that It Follows was both a critical and commercial success, should we be expecting an endless array of sequels and spinoffs, in the vein of A Nightmare on Elm Street? Why does this prove he killed himself? She then undresses and walks into the water, though it is unclear if she does anything with them. Seeing as how Jay and Paul are seen walking down the street holding hands in the films closing scene, it looks like the two end up together. Based on her delivery, Jay seems deeply shaken by whatever she's looking at. Yes, obviously you still see vintage or old cars around nowadays, but its pretty rare for them to be in perfect condition especially when owned by a 21-year-old. [8], Mitchell started writing the film in 2011 while working on a separate film he intended to be his second feature film; however, Mitchell struggled with this would-be second feature and made It Follows as his next film instead. Before he leaves for good, though, he reveals that he's leaving behind a curse for her. At the end of the film, as Yara is recovering in the hospital from her gunshot wound, she reads aloud to her friends a quote from a book, but she doesn't identify it at the time. Lets go! Once cursed, they are doomed to forever live in fear of being killed by It. It's more often presented with a knowing wink in the context of a satiric horror comedies like Scream or The Cabin in the Woods. It Follows is currently the highest-rated film on Metacritic, though some critics have actually found it too scary. Today, we're here to explore all the confusing moments and unanswered questions of this indie horror classic's intentionally ambiguous final act, in addition to analyzing some of It Follows' deeper themes. . Are you ready to get under the skin of It Follows and see what its trying to tell us? The actual death is very brief and is only onscreen . "It" is then seen moving in an aggressively sexual way on the boy's body. One common interpretation of It Follows is that it's primarily about sex. It works to set the mood for the film's biggest scare, a terrifying scene that delivers not one but two potent scares without a second to spare for the audience to catch their breath. 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. For what it's worth, the star actress is already on board. Read this review to discover some frightening missing pieces. For example, windows appearing in offices where there couldnt have been a window, Jack Torrance inexplicably reading an issue of Playgirl magazine before his job interview it goes on. Jay returns home and, sure enough, is soon accosted by grotesque strangers who no one else seems to notice. Evidence also points to this form being Jay's grandfather, who's seen in a family photo earlier in the movie. And what does that tell us? If they tell you what that is all a story is about, they are very definitely wrong." It Follows is a 2014 American supernatural psychological horror film written and directed by David Robert Mitchell and stars Maika Monroe, Keir Gilchrist, Daniel Zovatto, Jake Weary, Olivia Luccardi and Lili Sepe. We then meet Jay and her sister Kelly, who are childhood friends with Paul. In this edition: It Follows uses wide angles and a disorienting setting to unsettle before delivering a one-two punch scare for the ages. Cookies help us deliver our Services. [34][35] Mitchell stated: "I'm not personally that interested in where 'it' comes from. Sure, Jeff couldve told Jay IT makes noise! Then again, certain aspects of the film are undeniably modern. It sounds cool on paper, but in terms of whether or not we'd actually like to see Follow It, to be honest, we're a little uncertain. First, we see Hugh/Jeff's mom, in the abandoned building. Greg Hannigan - Raped to death by the Entity. Back home, Paul, willing to take the risk, offers Jay the opportunity to pass it on to him, but she refuses. At school, Jay sees an old woman in a hospital gown walking towards her, invisible to others. After Jay has slept with Greg, a ball is seen bouncing from the direction of Jay's house towards Greg's house. Therefore, as long as Jay is alive, the entity will not come for him. It doesnt exist. It's funny, everybody keeps asking me if they can get one of those. hanging around the windows and doors. Family Guy (1999) - S20E03 Must Love Dogs 2.5s - Oh, and cousin Greg! It looks like a vintage makeup compact but seems to act like a smartphone-combo-e-reader Yara even uses it later as a light source, the way you would a phone. SPOILERS AHEAD. However, what is possibly the most sinister aspect of the murderous entity is that one is never truly safe from it. A malicious psychic projection born from the collective unconscious of humanity? Paul reports a smashed window in the kitchen, then heads upstairs to wake Jay's sister. The Idiot is an extremely dense and complex text, and if we tried to explain everything going on in that novel, we'd be here all day, but if you're wondering whether or not it has any similarities to It Follows, the short answer is a resounding yes! 2023 Cinemaholic Inc. All rights reserved. And death isn't a giant horrifying monster that's running at you and screaming at the top of its lungs. Lastly, we have Jay's final Follower, who appears as her father. The entity didn't just enter her home to claim her, but it exploited her trauma, too. Assume Annie, the first victim (Bailey Spry), does drive far enough away, but it still kills her. Assume that Greg's cabin is a hundred miles away from Detroit, but it still finds them the very next day. The film masterfully follows a less is more format that leaves a lot unsaid but tells the audience just enough to make for a truly unsettling experience. That night, Paul drives through town, passing prostitutes. Hugh, whose real name is revealed to be Jeff, passes the curse from himself to Jay. Jays peach-pink underwear set just scream 1950s. She's the naked lady. The music crescendos with a pulsing beat, signaling that a. Height, Jaime and Kelly's mother, Ruby Harris as Mrs. Redmond, Jeff's mother, This page was last edited on 30 January 2023, at 00:15. Not hearing Jay's pleas, Greg opens the door and the entity pounces on him. "[27] Mike Pereira of Bloody Disgusting described the film as a "creepy, mesmerizing exercise in minimalist horror" and labeled it as "a classical horror masterpiece. By passing it along and abusing someone else. stunt coordinator Craig Gubert . It can look like a stranger or someone she knows, only she can see it, and if it ever catches her, she will die. Yes, mom? Scott Norman (Homeless Man Behind Tree)-/5. She keeps saying There he is! When her sister Kelly asks what it looks like, her response is: I dont wanna tell you. Upon revealing IT, we see a normal-looking man in his late 30s-early 40s. In the distance, a figure slowly approaches from behind. Read More: Is It Follows Based on a True Story? as a compelling horror film owes much to Mitchell's use of wide shots and distinct visual style and production design. One other aspect of the creature that seems apparent is a sadistic side, given its tendency to take forms sure to emotionally upset its prey. Jay, unable to sleep, heads downstairs to watch TV with Paul. - Cousin Greg! Therefore, the major reason the two are together is most likely so they dont have to deal with the entity alone. Where did the entity come from, and is it gone forever? 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. He comes to regret that a few days later when the entity breaks into his house, first taking his own form for itself. 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 part of a wave of films in the 2010s where horror films arent just good horror films, but good films period. By using our Services, you agree to our use of cookies. Shortly after he gets the curse, there's a scene when Greg is hanging out and flirting with a group of girls. 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