[34][35] Mitchell stated: "I'm not personally that interested in where 'it' comes from. As Jay tries to get out of the pool, it pulls her underwater by the ankle. However, with It Follows, you have to get a little more creative if you want to know more. A malicious psychic projection born from the collective unconscious of humanity? Ele Bardha . On another date, Hugh and Jay have sex in his car, but afterwards, he incapacitates Jay with chloroform and she wakes up tied to a wheelchair. Then Jay swims into the middle of the pool and waits. Next, we saw Greg's mom, who breaks his neck and then rapes him. 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. From what I understand, it's an anxiety dream. Assume Annie, the first victim (Bailey Spry), does drive far enough away, but it still kills her. Up until this point, the entity only appeared from a safe distance. 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. Get our newsletter and join our community powered by horror fans like you. Victims Annie Marshall - Bled to death after the Entity tore her legs in half. "[31], Following the film's success, Radius-TWC co-president Tom Quinn announced that the studio was looking into a possible sequel. [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. Try giving the film the benefit of the doubt. Apart from the literal monster that starts chasing her, what makes Jay's date with Hugh so horrifying isn't the sex, it's the abuse. We simply don't know what this thing can do and can't do, as the film is unconcerned with dumping exposition to inoculate itself against this form of "plot hole"-centric film criticism, opting instead to keep the monster unknowable and mysterious, for good and for ill. The concept of home invasion is inherently petrifying because it removes the one place meant to offer security and comfort, but the entity's appearance heightens that natural fear thanks to the form it chooses; a victim of sexual assault. Are you ready to get under the skin of It Follows and see what its trying to tell us? The Follower may also represent the anxiety of STDs, adulthood, the fear of poverty (Yara has an important monologue about Detroit)I've read a slew of interpretations, few of which completely miss the mark. Hugh, whose real name is revealed to be Jeff, passes the curse from himself to Jay. When not writing, Michael enjoys going to concerts, taking in live professional wrestling, and debating pop culture. This form isn't identifiable, although considering her appearance, the entity could be using this form to represent sexual trauma. It's Yara, half-asleep and perplexed by the uproar. Edit. It will perpetually be walking towards Jay's location at all times, no matter where she is. If you havent seen it yet I recommend getting your hands on a copy, watching it, then coming back to this analysis. It was supposed to be somewhat subtle, a thing that you might not notice the first time you watch it, but apparently Yara's "shell phone" stood out quite a bit to viewers because they keep asking the director where they can get one. However, Jay spends the rest of the movie attempting to outrun and outsmart the entity. All of this, combined with carefully choreographed terror that can come from anywhere in the wide-open spaces, induces agoraphobic dread. Following The Babadook (2014), The Conjuring (2013), and Insidious (2010), It Follows is the next big thing when it comes to horror. And in the universe of It Follows, you are LITERALLY forced to meet your maker in the most terrifying way possible. This is probably the most easily recognized clue because of one thing thats blatantly pointed out to us: the infamous clamshell e-reader. Both ask, "How do you spend your life when you know that death is inevitable? Upon realizing that the entity has a physical body and is not just a. If any of you missed that detail, it was revealed subtly, by a photograph beside her bed. However, when Paul volunteers to let Jay pass the curse on to him, she eventually agrees, and the two have sex. Before he leaves for good, though, he reveals that he's leaving behind a curse for her. The Ending Of It Follows Finally Explained. Related: All 30 Forms IT Takes in Stephen King's Original Novel. The movie is written and helmed by David Robert Mitchell. Here's a guide toIt Follows entity's every form it takes in the movie. She runs into the house and finds the entity in the form of Greg's half-naked mother knocking on his door. Maika Monroe stars as Jay Height, a carefree teen whose life is upended thanks to a bizarre sexual encounter with her new boyfriend Hugh (Jake Weary). Without this foreknowledge, it wouldn't have the ability to know when to appear in what form. It Follows (2014) 1.9s Oh, and Greg's mom, Parks and Recreation (2009) - S02E07 Greg Pikitis 1s I'm Greg's mom. The entity is a slow moving, unstoppable monster that is always walking towards you, and if it catches you, you die. 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. The way he carelessly dumps her on the street only further the assault metaphor. 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. 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. I don't, however, believe that The Follower's form when it killed Greg was simply out of convenience. stunt coordinator Craig Gubert . But then, at the theater for their date, Hugh/Jeff, Jay, and EVERY SINGLE OTHER PERSON IN LINE is wearing heavy winter coats. 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. 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. There's another way to read It Follows. For most of the film, Jay is directly targeted by It until Greg, skeptical of the danger, has sex with her. Because of this trauma, Jay becomes "haunted" by the event, represented by a monster that now follows her. After Jay has slept with Greg, a ball is seen bouncing from the direction of Jay's house towards Greg's house. 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. 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. 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. Assume our heroes are smart. A slow-burning scene from the atmospheric horror film "It Follows" (2014).http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3235888/Subscribe for more powerful, inventive, and art. With no It Follows sequel seemingly on the horizon, that mysteryis likely to stay unsolved, but as some other instances of horror movies filling in monster backstories prove, sometimes the mystery is the better option. At dawn, it is revealed that she has been brutally murdered. Not only that, but it reveals another layer of the movie's metaphorical stalker. Jeff's mother answers the door and Jay realizes that the naked woman she had seen coming for her in the Packard Plant was in the form of Mrs. Redmond. - Cousin Greg! With that in mind, let's talk about some other themes that It Follows has on its mind, beyond just sex. The Brady Bunch (1969) - S02E07 Family 3.1s Greg. Even if you try to solve it. Paul shoots it again in the head and it sinks to the bottom, allowing Jay to escape. 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. Theyre meant to alert him in case anything enters. "[6] On review aggregator website Metacritic, the film has an average rating of 83 out of 100, based on 37 critics, indicating "universal acclaim". Then again, it's tough to argue with the facts. Jay leaves in abject terror. as a compelling horror film owes much to Mitchell's use of wide shots and distinct visual style and production design. Afterwards, Jaime "Jay" Height goes on a date with her new boyfriend, Hugh, to the movies. Because subconsciously, your brain is picking up on these things but you dont know it. Screaming, Jay fumbles her way upstairs and locks herself in her room. 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. "[7] Mitchell said that while Jaime "opens herself up to danger through sex, the one way in which she can free herself from that danger We're all here for a limited amount of time and we can't escape our mortality but love and sex are two ways in which we can at least temporarily push death away. [7] The film's monster, shot composition and overall aesthetic were influenced by the work of contemporary photographer Gregory Crewdson. Staring out of the classroom window, she spies an older woman in a hospital gown crossing the grounds, seemingly unseen by those around her. In fact, It Follows is an anti-victim blaming masterpiece that gives a huge middle finger to the genre's antiquated approach to sex. The next day, the police cannot find the naked woman or Hugh, who was living under a false identity. Lead characters wear bathing suits in one scene and chilly fall coats in the next. And what does that tell us? Initially skeptical of the curse, the boy seemingly never sees the entity following him until it is too late and it is atop him. Back home, Paul, willing to take the risk, offers Jay the opportunity to pass it on to him, but she refuses. Is it a demon? By using our Services, you agree to our use of cookies. [citation needed] The film had a domestic gross of $14.7 million and an international gross of $8.6 million for a worldwide total of $23.3 million. It certainly makes it more horrifying for me. The police can find no trace of the naked woman or Hugh, as they discover it was a fake identity. Death isn't scary because it will catch you today or tomorrow. When she does this, we see that the lawns on the other side of the street are littered with leaves and the trees have started to turn. And death isn't a giant horrifying monster that's running at you and screaming at the top of its lungs. WHY?). The critical consensus states: "Smart, original and, above all, terrifying, It Follows is the rare modern horror film that works on multiple levels and leaves a lingering sting. Jay strips down and starts swimming towards the boat. Another idea explored throughout The Idiotis death, and how proximity to and awareness of death changes people. Hugh's claims are proven accurate when a naked woman appears and walks straight for Jay. Her inciting consensual experience was savagely undone by Hugh's chloroforming and binding of her before she could even dress. Lets explain the meaning (and controversial ending) of the movie. Paul and Kelly arrive, confused as they insist no one else is in the house. Later, Jay and Paul walk down the street holding hands, as a figure walks behind them. Whatever the reason the It Follows monster chooses a particular form to take, the result always has one thing in common; being terrifying. However, it could actually be a subtle allusion to Jay's unresolved issues with her unnamed, deceased father Mr. In an interview with Yahoo Movies, director David Robert Mitchell clarified that Hugh's understanding of the monster's "rules" are just based on his experiences, and they're perhaps inaccurate. Jay gets ready for her date with Hugh, and the two go to the cinema. Ruby Harris also portrays the entity while it is in the form of Greg's mother and Ele Bardha portrays it in the form of Jay's father. "[7] The role that sexual transmission plays came later, from Mitchell's desire for something that could transfer between people. Some even start to collide with her, disorienting her and drawing blood. Hugh drives Jay home and flees. 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. Alone, Jay cautiously makes her way to the kitchen to see the damage for herself. Hugh points out a young girl in the back of the theater. (Which I want. What's more shameful than having sex with your mom or dad? A common criticism of It Follows is that the monster isn't particularly threatening, relative to other horror movie baddies. When Jay says she cannot see the girl, Hugh becomes unnerved and asks that they leave. It was released theatrically in France on February 4, 2015 and in the United Kingdom on February 27. We are never given this information right-out but Gregs mothers comment plus Jays mothers day drinking seems to point to his. The entity arrives in the form of Yara and attacks Jay on the lakefront. SPOILERS AHEAD. If it's about trauma, the trauma is still with them. Many signs point to it being a period piece. Additionally, we see Kelly throw a sheet over the entity in the films climax so that Paul can see exactly where it is. One day, death will catch you. Though it is left unclear whether Paul passes on the curse, in the end, it is irrelevant because we see the entity following him and Jay in the films closing scene. Why cant I have? Her inciting consensual experience was savagely undone by Hugh's chloroforming and binding of her before she could even dress. And did you catch when Greg asks his own mother whats happening, just after the attack, she says Those people are such a mess. Why? They then cover it with a sheet, and Paul shoots it once more, causing it to fall into the pool. However, the film does offer clues as to what It can and cannot do, so lets check those out. Family Guy (1999) - S20E03 Must Love Dogs 2.5s - Oh, and cousin Greg! Try watching it through again; its an entirely different experience once you know what youre looking for. Its well-known that during filming of The Shining (1980), director Stanley Kubrick employed a lot of techniques to keep the viewer feeling off-balance or eerie without knowing why. Other horror movies make an impression. Screaming, Jay fumbles her way upstairs and locks herself in her room. In a way, it's a fair question. Therefore, the major reason the two are together is most likely so they dont have to deal with the entity alone. !~~Logo/\"The Numbers\"~~\"U Make Me Feel\" by MK2https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSET1PSw8Ic~~Introduction Section~~\"Darkest Child var A\" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoxAMGNr6wU~~\"The Kills\"~~\"Slow Shock\" by Silent Partnerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKfWVymq5BQ The abruptness of its appearance delivers another potent scare, clocking in just two minutes after the previous encounter.That it comes from a completely different and unlikely spot in Jay's house sends the clear message that Death can come from anywhere at any time. Height. It kicks in again as an almost unnaturally tall figure emerges from the dark behind Yara. Instead of entering the pool, it throws the devices at her. [30], It Follows has sparked numerous interpretations from film critics in regard to the source of "it" and the film's symbolism. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Paul and Kelly immediately drop their guard, and the ominous score stops for a fleeting instant. Jay, unable to sleep, heads downstairs to watch TV with Paul. 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. 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, Kelly (Lilie Sepe), Paul (Keir Gilchrist), and Yara (Olivia Luccardi) break into an indoor public pool after hours. Everything they watch on TV is either a vintage-era cartoon or a 1950s black-and-white monster movie. Mr. Jay, unable to sleep, heads downstairs to watch TV with Paul. [19] The film made its international debut in the United Kingdom on February 27, 2015, where it earned $573,290 (371,142) on 190 screens for the #8 position. 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. uses wide angles and a disorienting setting to unsettle before delivering a one-two punch scare for the ages. It's the precise type of scene that would otherwise allow the viewer a moment to soothe their rapid pulse. "[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. That ends when It Follows' residentstalkerwalks up behind Jay on the beach, disguised as her friend Yara. 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. In an interviewwith Yahoo, Mitchell says, "People ask me where the shell phone is, or if they can get one, more than almost anything. 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. So wait, is it summer or fall? So what's this old cliche doing here? [Spoilers for "It Follows"] Did anyone else who saw "It Follows" find it weird and confusing? Contents 1 Description 2 Biography 3 Personality 4 Gallery 5 Navigation Description It Follows (2014) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. 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. The monster seemingly defeated, Jay and Paul go home and have sex. But is that all? Jay tells the truth to her friends, and they believe her, helping her fight a monster that they themselves literally can't see. He comes to regret that a few days later when the entity breaks into his house, first taking his own form for itself. Did you notice that we never see Jays mothers face in full focus? Now that's scary. All of this, combined with carefully choreographed terror that can come from anywhere in the wide-open spaces, induces agoraphobic dread.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. Fear? 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. Therefore, It is invisible but has a physical form. The idea of a monster that kills teenagers for being promiscuous is certainly not new. Paul and Kelly immediately drop their guard, and the ominous score stops for a fleeting instant. Look at the Polaroids around her mirror. The actual death is very brief and is only onscreen . This is what made me look for more anachronisms throughout the film and oh boy there are a lot. In the films many tense moments, a lot of clues are sprinkled into the background that help make sense of the ominous ending. Cookies help us deliver our Services. This represents the idea that sometimes, people who are abused process their trauma in the most unhealthy way possible by becoming abusers themselves. In the distance, a figure slowly approaches from behind. There is also the possibility that Jay and Paul have sex repeatedly and are able to pass the curse between them, but once again, that only buys them time. Before going on her date with Hugh/Jeff, Jay is seen swimming in her backyard pool. While explaining the death curse rules, Hugh points out a naked woman approaching in the distance, at a slow but steady clip. Not a single cordless phone in sight. In a couple of the photographs, you'll see that same bearded man. It wasn't the best movie I've ever seen but I thought they did a good job and it's worth a watch. Jay and Kelly are much younger, but the man to their mothers left is the EXACT man IT was portraying. Jay tries to warn the real Greg by telephone, but he does not answer. And I dont care who you are, that above-ground pool isnt heated so if its cold enough you need that fur-lined getup, you are NOT swimming outside at the same time. That it comes from a completely different and unlikely spot in Jay's house sends the clear message that Death can come from anywhere at any time. Even more impressive is the way Mitchell layers in visual complexity that offers multiple reads upon repeat viewings. There's also decent evidence that Jay herself passed the curse along. It's easy to remember [EXTREME SPOILER ALERT] that Greg is basically fucked to death by his mom, but again, the mom detail can easily be ignored if we remember one simple rule: The Follower takes whatever form is most useful to it. It doesnt exist. Unfortunately, none of them have been able to grasp the essence of the story, but I think this one does. [17] That same day, the film also received a limited release in Canada by Mongrel Media. A young woman is followed by an unknown supernatural force after a sexual encounter. No way, I dont think so. The murderous, seemingly unstoppable entity, simply called It, remains as mysterious as ever, and its origin is never revealed. First, we see Hugh/Jeff's mom, in the abandoned building. Maika Monroe told ComicBook.com in January 2021 that she "would do anything" to work with director David Robert Mitchell again. In fact, modern technology is mostly absent throughout the film except for this thing. Jay and Paul have sex. When you watch It Follows, you might have a hard time figuring out in what decade it's supposed to be set. The decor in Jays house is very old-looking, almost like youd expect to see at your grandparents. Lead characters wear bathing suits in one scene and chilly fall coats in the next. Sure, its a very cool way to set up a new universe, but its also extremely off-putting whether you realize it or not. Hes been dead for years, which is why the girls seem more complacent and put-together theyve learned to cope but their grieving mother is still despondent, self-medicating with alcohol. Their quiet conversation gets interrupted by the sound of breaking glass. Well, the pan beyond Jays mother shows an older family photo. If it's about death, then death will still get our heroes eventually. When a tall man enters the bedroom, Jay flees the house; her friends catch up to her at a nearby playground. The set further disorients with decor from various eras- unconventional and made-up technology clashes with retro televisions that play '50s sci-fi features. In a way, the It of It Follows ends up being the scariest monster in horror film history, because from a certain point of view, it's real, and one day, it really will get you. Greg has sex with Jay in the hospital, as he does not believe the entity exists. "[25] Tim Robey of The Daily Telegraph gave the film five out of five stars and said, "With its marvellously suggestive title and thought-provoking exploration of sex, this indie chiller is a contemporary horror fan's dream come true. The movie was a great commercial and critical hit. The monster in It Followsseems to enjoy using naked forms to go after its prey, which makes sense given its links to sexuality. Hence, the film ends with Jeff alive but, like everyone else who is cursed, living in constant fear of being attacked by It. It's precisely because Jay doesn't see her that Hugh knows he's in serious trouble. So the answer that makes the most sense, thematically, is "yes." We then meet Jay and her sister Kelly, who are childhood friends with Paul. 'It Follows' is a 2014 psychological supernatural horror film that centers on a mysterious entity that relentlessly follows its victims. Its all on purpose, though. All around the pool, they plug in dozens of electric appliances hair dryers, televisions, toaster ovens, and more. However, Jay spends the rest of the movie attempting to outrun and outsmart the entity. Did you also notice that again, except for the last shot of her in Jays bedroom, her mother is always day drinking? 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. Greg Hannigan - Raped to death by the Entity. It's tough to pick up on during your first viewing, but once you become aware of it, it adds a great degree of thematic depth to the film. Summaries. 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. There are many examples of the different forms it takes on, and you can interpret the purpose of each one however you want. Jay's friends ward it off by breaking a chair over its body and Jay shoots it several times until it falls over, but it recovers unharmed and attacks Jay again, this time taking the form of a boy who lives next door to Jay. When "It" finally arrives, things don't go exactly as our heroes planned. Is the monster the IT the scariest part of the movie? The movie wanted us to make that connection. This scene marks the first time the eponymous "it" invades Jay's home and personal space. How long before we get It Follows 3: Pool Warriors? And I'm convinced somebody is going to make them and get incredibly rich from doing it. Yes, mom? The film never lays down definitive rules for how the creature works, so if you want to poke holes, it's defenseless. This includes furniture, decor, and wallpaper. Read More: Is It Follows Based on a True Story? It Follows debuted at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival and was later purchased by Radius-TWC for distribution. Jay's still reeling from her own assault. Featured as forms of the entity are Ingrid Mortimer, Alexyss Spradlin, Mike Lanier, and Don Hails. Based on her delivery, Jay seems deeply shaken by whatever she's looking at. [36] Quinn has expressed the idea of flipping the concept of the first film around, with Jay or another protagonist going down the chain to find the origin of "it."[37]. Subtle shifts in seasons and time subconsciously unsettle as viewers cannot place when and where the narrative takes place. Just another horror movie bimbo? Shortly after he gets the curse, there's a scene when Greg is hanging out and flirting with a group of girls. That night, someone smashes the kitchen window; Paul investigates but sees no one. Heres why: In the final pool scene, the ending of the movie, Jay spots IT coming towards her. I don't know if this explanation makes The Follower MORE or LESS horrifying for you. 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