It Follows

It Follows is a 2014 American supernatural psychological horror film written and directed by David Robert Mitchell.

It Follows is a 2014 American supernatural psychological horror film written and directed by David Robert Mitchell. The film stars Maika Monroe as a teenager pursued by a supernatural entity after a sexual encounter. It premiered at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival and later developed a cult following.

Plot

The story centers on Jay, who becomes the target of a supernatural entity after a sexual encounter. The curse can be passed to another person through sex, creating a chain of pursuit and danger.

Production and release

It Follows was written and directed by David Robert Mitchell and first shown at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival. It was later released in cinemas and distributed by Radius-TWC.

Reception

The film received strong critical attention and developed a reputation as an influential horror film. Later commentary frequently described it as a contemporary horror classic.

Themes

Commentary on the film often focuses on adolescence, sexuality, dread, and the consequences of passing harm to others. Critics have also noted its use of ghost-story and psychological horror conventions.