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I LOVED this movie. The suspense, the strangely satisfying mish mash of 80s-90s style of soundtrack and set design, mixed with modern tech that the characters have. The premise behind the horror is one of the more terrifying ideas I have encountered and its executed very well. Very well acted also. A very different "coming of age tale" if I have ever seen one.

'It follows', a Dave Mitchell feature presented at Cannes, is a truly disturbing movie that starts from a very simple premise.

Teenager Jay lives in a nameless Midwest town, and one day someone 'passes' 'it' to her. And then the following begins...

The very first scene caught me completely by surprise on how disturbing it was, and sets the bar high on this movie, showing that the director has no remorse in punching below the belt - and you will thank him for that by the time credits roll.

The movie makes an incredibly savvy use of sound, which is almost a character on its own, as well as the desolate settings shot in Detroit.

Actors give an understated performance that is even stronger, given how horrific is everything that is going on. And the followers... when I got home I had to make sure that there were at least two doors open in my room!

Make yourself a favor and go and see this, it is a fantastic summer scare.

I watched this with a couple of friends and was surprised by the different interpretations. It follows a simple plot but the execution was on point; not to mention, the hidden issues you can find once you open your eyes.

A horror movie is like a roller coaster. It's scary, but you're having fun because you know that it's perfectly safe. The scarier it gets, the more entertaining it is because it pulls you deeper into the story until you forget entirely that you're in the theatre watching a piece of fiction. I just saw "The Babadook" a week ago and I didn't expect to see another great horror film in at least a year but Christmas (or is it Halloween?) has come early because "It Follows" is here and it's a truly frightening film. I loved it.

The premise is simple and yet so ingenious. After Jay (Meika Monroe) has sex with Hugh (Jake Weary), a boy she has been dating and likes quite a bit, he gives her a grave bit of news. She's now the carrier of a curse. In the distance, invisible to everyone except those who have been afflicted, is something. This thing, whatever it is, is coming for her. It doesn't move quickly, but it's relentless. It won't ever stop until Jay passes the curse onto someone else, or is dead.

This picture is going to be interpreted in a lot of different ways. To me, this is a story about the thing that everyone fears the most, death. You can avoid it for a while if you stay smart, you eat well and you exercise regularly... but it's still coming. It's not even as simple as just keeping an eye out for your inevitable demise and moving out of the way at the last second either because no one knows how they're going to die. No one is going to be able to keep an eye out for you (because in this instance, the monster is invisible to everyone else) and you might not know that you're about to die until it's too late.

A detail that you need to know about this monster is that if you're cursed, you can see it... but you don't really know what it looks like because it's a shape shifter. It can look like anyone and the only giveaway is that it's always walking in a straight line towards you. This aspect, the fact that you can see it coming is where the cinematography of this movie comes in. This movie will make you insanely paranoid because you will never know for sure if the monster is on-screen. Every time you see someone walking and they're not interacting with anyone else, you will begin to feel a creeping chill up your spine. "Please don't let it get any closer, please, SOMEONE notice that some stranger is walking towards the camera!" It's absolutely nerve-wracking because of the fact that it doesn't run, or wield a big butcher knife or anything like that. It just walks. The slow speed brings in an element of hope that evenly spreads the terror throughout the entire film like peanut butter on a slice of toast. It seems like it would be so easy to get away from it, or even to get rid of the curse. I mean look at it, it's so slow! The problem is that it never stops. If you start running through traffic in an attempt to get away and you get hit by a car, it's still coming at the same pace. If you try to steal a bike, you get caught by the police and then thrown in jail, that cell won't protect you because you know this thing is going to gain ground as you wait sentencing. It looks like your only hope is to pray that you figure out a way to take it down, you spot it early enough to keep moving or you damn someone else to this horrible fate to save yourself.

A big part of this movie is the cinematography. On the big screen, I found myself constantly looking around trying to see if the creature approaching was approaching somewhere in the distance, or hiding behind some fence or bush. But wait a second, why would I want to see it? Is it because the reassurance that I can identify it makes it less frightening? Not really because that means it's getting closer. Which one is worse then, the fact that I CAN see it, meaning that I know to run, or that I can't see it, which means that either it's only a matter of time before it arrives, or that I've failed to recognize it? There's a whole lot of atmosphere generate by the way the movie is shot, but also by the score. The music here brings me back to some of my favourite horror films. I'm talking about pictures like "Halloween" and "Assault on Precinct 13" where the score doesn't give you hints of what is about to happen or how you're supposed to feel as much as it reminds you that there is nowhere that is truly safe and that you need to pay attention because any oversight could mean a painful and gruesome death.

I loved the story, so simple and to-the-point while still having some fun with its premise and plenty of intelligent developments. I liked the characters because they were intelligent and had at least a theoretical chance of surviving (unlike in so many slasher films where the villain is going to win, or at least be back for the sequel for sure). I loved the music because it perfectly captured and amplified how I felt as I grasped the gravity of the situation. I can't say enough good things about the overall execution, which demonstrates that a horror movie can be more than cheap jump scares and senseless gore thrown left and right. It's the simple, memorable and chilling imagery that still haunts me right now as I type this. I found "It Follows" to be immensely frightening and I can't wait to watch it again. (Theatrical version on the big screen, April 2, 2015)

Most critics allude to young writer/director David Robert Mitchell's gem as having "borrowed" from previous teen slasher movies such as Halloween etc. I beg to differ, I suspect the author marches to the beat of a very different drummer. Perhaps David Rose's 1988 "Paperhouse" was an influence, in the way its supernatural happenings follow a rigidly structured contextual logic? But I also wonder if the director ever read works by Dr M.R. James? I see many ideas from the late M.R. James's tales in the plot structure. "Oh Whistle and I'll Come to You My Lad": a terrifying ghost comes after a hapless professor through an artifact discovered in the ruins of a templars' preceptory. "Canon Alberic's Scrap Book" a sacristan rids himself of a malevolent demon by selling priceless manuscripts to an unsuspecting collector. "Casting the Runes": the victim narrowly escapes death by surreptitiously returning the runic manuscript to its perpetrator. "A warning to the Curious": the vindictive ghost tricks his victim into following him to his doom by imitating his two companions. Few young authors get it so right so early in their careers; Mitchell has the keen instinct to avoid all the usual plot clichés, gratuitous boo moments and silliness that have ruined 99% of those unwatchable failures of this genre. I enjoyed this movie so much, I'm almost tempted to try my hand at writing a script of my own.

In the past decade horror has become a breeding ground for cheap, lousy and poor filmmaking. It mostly comes down to sequels, prequels, remakes, rip-offs and reboots. We have been treated to vile, repulsive and downright disgusting franchises that should have been buried in the dirt a long time ago. Tedious franchises like 'Paranormal Activity' and the 'Nightmare on Elm Street' sequels. They refuse to die. Because who cares about bad reviews when the box office receipts speak volumes.

Alas, I am beginning to speak off topic so let me attract your attention to the latest Horror masterpiece that is, 'It Follows'. The premise itself is surprisingly original and frightening of its own accord. The lead woman, Jay is a vulnerable nineteen year old and most importantly an independent character which is refreshing for a horror film. She is like any other girl that is nearing womanhood who just wants to chill out with her friends, be popular and go out on dates with guys.

Jay meets up with the new guy in town, Hugh. He strikes her as a confident and caring person. They go out on several dates, but when they go out to the cinema things start to go a bit odd. Hugh tells Jay that someone is watching them, but only Hugh appears to be able to see this person. They promptly leave the cinema and proceed to make love in a car. How romantic! Jay loses focus and realises until it is too late that Hugh is about to knock her out. She wakes up; strapped to a chair by her hands and feet. Hugh points something out that is far off moving slowly towards them. Hugh then tells Jay that he has transmitted a virus onto her. This virus makes a human like being stalk you everywhere you go, until it finds and kills you. The only way to avoid this horrid fate is to pass it onto another host through sex. After this information Jay is understandably traumatised. She confesses to her close friends, yet believes that if she tells her parents they will think that she needs medical treatment.

What makes the villain so effective and disturbing is its simplicity with which it dispatches its many victims. We never see the true form of the follower and this approach makes it even scarier. It takes human form and can replicate the look of your best friend. Unless you have one that is constantly drooling and walking slowly I would not panic. Well this is what I thought at first and felt that Jay was in no immediate danger; as the follower stalks its victims with the same immediacy as the zombies in 'Shaun of the Dead', very slowly then. However, it never stops, never shows any mercy and never appears to have any real meaningful motive to speak of. You would believe that the villain at first glance is underdeveloped and weak, that may be the case, but for Horrors it is a godsend. We never properly see it, so what terrifies us the most is left to our imagination and instinct of fear. The fact that it never has a reason for what it does means that you cannot change its mind. It just wishes to kill you. There are several set pieces each one topping the last in terms of creativity and how they all differentiate themselves from the other. The locations may seem bland, but the everyday can make us shiver none the less, because they are places that we can identify with. We feel complacent and relaxed, what 'It Follows' makes us do, is become paralysed by fear when revisiting well known locations like, our home, school, the beach, the cinema and the local swimming pool.

I used to think that horrors where limited in terms of the time of day. But this one proves that daylight can in fact be more fear inducing than utter darkness. You can see everyone and everything, but the follower could be the person standing next to you or off in the far distance. Jay begins to realise that she will never be able to keep her guard down for too long if she wishes to survive. The time flies by and when the lights came on, I was as shocked as anyone in the cinema, that this masterwork of fear, art and terror was over. I wish it would never end!

Many other factors of 'It Follows' continue to stalk my mind and dreams. The music sounds like it was taken from the seventies and ties in with themes of danger and loss of innocence. The cinematography is low key yet still manages to look as glorious as a paint stroke from Mr Turner. Every shot is calculated and excellent. Expect the Director David Robert Mitchell to become as widely congratulated as Stanley Kubrick and Alfred Hitchcock the acclaimed masters of suspense and horror. I honestly cannot praise this film highly enough! Even the female lead that is fairly unknown, the wickedly talented Maika Monroe shows a surprising amount of skill in front of the camera. This is sure to be the film that catapults her towards stardom and fame. Monroe is ever so convincing as the petrified Jay who finds it harder to lead a normal life. Made all the worse by the follower and the fact that only its victims can see it. She outdoes herself and as an actress is sure to lead a long astonishing set of performances in her wake.

'It Follows' is not only the greatest horror to grace our screens in 2014. It is also the best since the original 'Alien'; suspenseful, wicked, cruel, nail biting and harsh. The film always connects us through an immense leading role from Maika Monroe. Expect David Robert Mitchell to become the next horror perfectionist.

Remember the first time you saw Michael Myers spying on Jamie Lee Curtis when she was walking home from school, in the original Halloween? The simplicity of that scene; from the soundtrack to the non-use of gore, was terrifying. He was just standing there, watching her. You knew what was going to happen later, and that scene allowed your mind to run away with the possibilities of terror that would ensue. As I watched "It Follows", that's exactly how I felt for the majority of the film. Terrifying simplicity, with a soundtrack/score that is OUT OF THIS WORLD Excellent. I actually believe that the music during this movie contributed more than anything else. So good I've pre-ordered it on vinyl. The cast is fresh and talented, and you won't recognize the villain until it is almost too late. See it, now.

From the moment the film opens to the last seconds, there is always a sense that something isn't right. The music is hinting at an inevitable threat, the camera is slowly panning or tracking in order to help reveal what is lurking, and the actors interactions with one another make the audience forget that at any moment "it" will appear. Director David Robert Mitchell does something that many horror-genre filmmakers have lost sight of: what scares people the most is their imagination. Yes, the film occasionally showcases some terrifying images, but it's the moments when everything seems fine where the fear skyrockets out of the audience. I'm not going to say that this is the scariest film I've ever seen, but when it resembles the thread of "A Nightmare on Elm Street," the tension of "Alien," and the style of "The Conjuring," it comes pretty close to it. It is very original, well executed, and a refreshing film for all cinephiles. But most importantly, it stays with you even after the movie ends and makes you question your actions...and your surroundings.

It Follows delves back into the horror genre to a time when subtlety and score can be more terrifying than shock and gore. There are moments when characters simply look up at the sky, watch a squirrel on a telephone wire, or view a vacant yard with nothing but the sound of the wind - a false sense of calm to bring feelings of dread. The film score is synthesized with a mix similar to Charles Bernstein (A Nightmare on Elmstreet) and Vangelis (Blade Runner), and there are nods in style to Halloween (1978) and A Nightmare on Elm street (1984). Much like his first film, The Myth of the American Sleepover, director David Robert Mitchell takes the necessary time to introduce his characters and give them depth before placing them in harms way. It is a horror film as flawless and as terrifying as it can get, without all the frills...just the fears. Highly recommended.

Absolutely wonderful movie, on the edge of your seat the entire time. Good writing, great performances and amazing score to the movie which makes every single scene more and more intense as the minutes go by! Also, if you're into it, unbelievable amazing shots of maika Monroe's feet, so many sultry shots. Drool worthy.

This isn't going to be a long review. It doesn't need to be. Premise- after an odd encounter, "it" is now following Jamie. What is "it", what does "it" want? Maybe you'll find out, maybe you won't. Here's what I can tell you. The most effective soundtrack in a film in the past 10 years. Incredible cinematography, performances were understated in a way, but in a very good way that adds to the eerie ness of the whole film. The entire 100 minute run time had a claustrophobic feeling that makes you always wonder where "it" is. I can't think of a single thing I would do differently if this were my movie. 10/10. If you are looking for a horror film that won't disappoint you, this is it.

It Follows is one of those movies that relies on atmosphere to carry it...and, unlike numerous others, it succeeds in setting an eerie and unsettling atmosphere that reinforces the story. Between the musical score, the acceptably decent narrative, acting that successfully lends realism and plausibility to a pretty far fetched (though exceedingly uncomfortable) premise, and directing that capitalizes on all of those elements in such a way as to create a very memorable movie that sticks with you after the credits are rolling...this ended up being a movie that lived up to the interest it piqued in me from seeing the trailers. Think of it as The Ring, but with sex as the method of transmission. The correlation with American adaptation of The Ring is appropriate in other ways as well, there is a similarly pervasive atmosphere and an artistic build up that fluctuates between subtle intervals and tense moments that make for a strong overall flow. There is a part of me that thinks teachers should show this in sexual education classes just to make the whole idea of sex as uncomfortable as possible for children and adolescents...because making kids afraid of sex until they are old enough to rationalize that this is entirely fiction might be effective. Hit them when they are young enough and this movie could absolutely implant a bit of fear at the prospect of having sex. Of course I'm not being serious there, since fear of sex is probably about as counterproductive as abstinence-only education...potentially more so. I'm sure there will be mixed feelings from people who watch this one, but personally I found it to be one of the best horror movies I've seen...I like this sort of movie quite a bit though, not that I have seen many along these lines. I'm not going to give anything away. You'll just have to watch it for yourself. Comment

I'm struggling to think of a horror that tops this. I am constantly looking for horrors that are to my taste but find that the majority of them fall short, especially those released in the past decade. Blood, gore and violence is not enough for me or I'd say most horror fans but directors seem to think otherwise. David Robert Mitchell, however, fully understands this in a film that has little to no gore and instead makes perfect use of slowly built tension. The only film that I can think of that comes close to this tension wise is The Shining and, although a completely different style, the scariest was perhaps REC but I think they may have just been surpassed. This isn't a big jumpy horror so those going to this expecting such will be disappointed. However, those looking to engage with a film that draws you in and holds the tension throughout will not be left disappointed.

One of the best aspects of this cinematic experience is the soundtrack by Disasterpiece; the artist known for his work on indie platform game "Fez". The soundtrack to this excellent horror builds tension throughout rarely releasing the listener. The music in collaboration with the creative cinematography makes this film as engrossing as possible. The dizzying spinning shots are some of the most tense and the time between showing the "Follower" in shots leaves the audience tensely waiting to see how close it has gotten. This was the most tense film I think I have ever seen. I loved the use of art-house aspects without ever going over the top and losing the run of itself. Disasterpiece's dark synth soundtrack is a masterpiece on its own and is thankfully being released, not that it could be listened to whilst relaxing. Disasterpiece did a fine job and I look forward to hearing more of his music like this if he decides to release more. After this, who knows, maybe he will become a highly sought after film score composer. I sure hope so anyway.

I was curious after having read reviews because the trailer seemed to show little more than a run-of-the-mill horror. I am very glad I decided to go and experience this to its fullest in a big cinema with surround sound. It was a wonderful experience leaving me in a state of bliss afterwards wanting to tell the world just how wonderful this film was.....so here I am.

I have seen my fair share of horrors and read a large number of horror novels but none have all too successfully scared or creeped me out other than the occasional jump which has no lasting appeal. This film, however, held me tense throughout and I loved the thrill ride. There are briefs moments where the tension breaks but these do not last long as the viewer knows all is not well just yet and the tension begins building once more. This film shows the power of cinema and the importance of soundtrack in collaboration with the cinematography. A big budget is not needed to create a great horror and this film displays that with ease.

The film owes a lot to horror films of the 70s and 80s but it far surpasses them. The synth soundtrack is a modern take on soundtracks of the 80s and John Carpenter style motifs. The tension built takes influence from The Shining. In saying this, It Follows is one of the most original horrors I have ever seen. It takes in so many influences and makes them its own.

I have probably gone on and on a bit too much about this film but, in my opinion, it was a masterpiece.

This is simply one terrifying movie. The idea of some entity always knowing where you are and always watching is a horrifying idea that comes in the form of a nightmare. I highly advise to see this movie. It is one of the best paced horror films I've ever seen. It keeps a creepy and dark atmosphere throughout and mixes in horrifying visuals and jump scares that stay with you the whole movie. The pacing is slow, but there's an atmosphere in it that is intense and freaky, like you know some thing is about to happen. It keeps it's subtle horror throughout the movie even when nothing is going on, because the thing can always come at any time and can always be there stalking. I never get truly creeped out by movies but this one stays under your skin and keeps you wondering and thinking days after watching it. It's an incredibly terrifying film that doesn't use cheap blood and jumps to deliver its scares. It keeps the horrifying mood throughout that always makes you peek over your shoulder every 2 seconds. You definitely need to have patience to appreciate this film, but if you can get past the little dialogue and plot and focus on the idea the film is presenting I guarantee it will turn into the most terrifying film you will watch. It will go down as a modern horror classic.

This film was amazing. Scary and gritty but most of all real. A total change from the run of the mill middle class American movies. The teen characters seemed like real people. Having a smoke without it being a big deal, showing real areas in the states with boarded up, run down houses, the type you know exist but you never see on an American film. Real teen emotion, not an add for middle class, we are so cool USA. No jocks, no cheerleaders, just real humans living a normal working class life, even after the horror starts. This was low budget and really goes to show that you don't need zillions of dollars to come up with a good script and set. The actors seem believable, the sex is teen an awkward not a try to be porn movie as portrayed in many films. Great movie all round. Best I have seen in ages.