She takes her parents' car and drives to the beach, where she tearfully tells her father over the phone that she loves him. This includes furniture, decor, and wallpaper. The fact that so many viewers come away with the idea that this is clearly the message of the film means that, on some level, "sex is bad, and it will kill you" is one potential reading of the movie that we're forced to admit is a valid one. For example, before Greg's death, it appeared as Greg to fool Jay for as much time as possible, and also to break his window and enter his house. By subscribing, you agree to the terms of our Privacy Policy, 70s Horror Movies: 100+ Scary Films from the 1970s, 30+ Horror Movies For Beginners Start Here, Turkish Horror Movies: Scary Movies Movies Made in Turkey, Bollywood Horror Films: The Best Hindi Scary Movies, 30+ Summer Horror Movies To Keep You Screaming All Season Long, 19 of Jordan Peeles Favorite Horror Movies, Best Russian Horror Movies: From the Soviet Union to Today, Best Horror Movies on Netflix Right Now (March 2023), Spanish Horror Movies: The Best Scary Movies in Spanish, Scream Queen! It jumped on him, killed him by some method we don't see, and then just kind of dry humped him. The only things seemingly known for certain about It Follows'entityis that its curse is passed on through sex, and when it eventually kills its latest target, it heads back to get the previous one and so on. Based on her delivery, Jay seems deeply shaken by whatever she's looking at. The music crescendos with a pulsing beat, signaling that a scare looms near. 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. The monster in It Followsseems to enjoy using naked forms to go after its prey, which makes sense given its links to sexuality. Fear? When not writing, Michael enjoys going to concerts, taking in live professional wrestling, and debating pop culture. Eventually, Paul is able to shoot it, and they run away. A demon, perhaps, but it doesn't take a film student at Tisch to see that The Follower (as I'll call it) is a metaphor for something. Community content is available under CC-BY-SA unless otherwise noted. We subsequently see Jay pass the curse on to Paul by having sex with him. Alone, Jay cautiously makes her way to the kitchen to see the damage for herself. [18], It Follows earned $163,453 in its opening weekend from four theaters at an average of $40,863 per theater, making it the best limited opening for a film released in the United States and Canada in 2015. The movie is written and helmed by David Robert Mitchell. The camera slows down, and all music fades, save for the drumming beat, as Jay walks into the kitchen. 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. It can look like a stranger or someone she knows, only she can see it, and if it ever catches her, she will die. [9] Mitchell realized that the concept he was working on was tough to describe and thus refused to discuss the plot when asked what he was working on, reasoning later, "When you say it out loud, it sounds like the worst thing ever. ", In terms of sequel concepts, Tom Quinn co-president of one of the film's distributors said he'd want to "flip the title" in a sequel. Jay gets ready for her date with Hugh, and the two go to the cinema. Greg remains skeptical of the whole situation and eventually has sex with Jay. Everything they watch on TV is either a vintage-era cartoon or a 1950s black-and-white monster movie. 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. Of course, that's much debate about whether the entity is even a demon. And it works. Regardless, it's going to mess you up pretty bad when your dad starts throwing TVs and trying to drown you, so either way, Jay's reaction totally tracks. Is that the entity, or just another person walking? Instead, Mitchell uses it to sneak in another unexpected scare. What's missing, however, is the discussion about the parents. She then undresses and walks into the water, though it is unclear if she does anything with them. One of my pet peeves about horror movie viewers is when they expect all the information to be spelled out explicitly. For 19-year-old Jay, autumn should be about school, boys, and weekends out at the lake. Yeah, ok. And death, perhaps. The Brady Bunch (1969) - S04E02 Family 2.1s Oh, oh, Greg, Greg, sweetheart. The music crescendos with a pulsing beat, signaling that a scare looms near. It Follows is currently the highest-rated film on Metacritic, though some critics have actually found it too scary. [7] Critics have interpreted the film as a parable about HIV/AIDS, other sexually transmitted infections[31] and the social perceptions thereof; the sexual revolution;[32] "primal anxieties" about intimacy;[33] and post-Great Recession economic anxiety. 'It Follows' Disorients With Atmosphere So It Can Set Up A Perfect Scare. 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! This scene marks the first time the eponymous "it" invades Jay's home and personal space. No way, I dont think so. Here's every form taken by the demonicEntity in It Follows. 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. Related: Freddy's Other Forms In The Nightmare On Elm Street Franchise. The monster is still with them, in one form or another, because even if the literal monster is no more, death is still coming for them, and until that happens, this experience will always follow them. Similarly, It Follows is a film that extols the virtues of kindness. Mmm sorry but Word of God did confirm that It rapes to death, is just that the movie probably wasn't going to show it because it would be too graphic, is PG-13 if IIRC. She flees in Greg's car, crashes into a cornfield and wakes up in a hospital with a broken arm. "[6] On review aggregator website Metacritic, the film has an average rating of 83 out of 100, based on 37 critics, indicating "universal acclaim". "Whether it's an 'It Follows' sequel or something else, I think he's so insanely talented.". The score was composed by Rich Vreeland, better known as Disasterpeace. The first formIt Follows' entity takes after Hugh has passed the curse on to Jay Height (Maika Monroe) is of a naked middle-aged woman. Jay's still reeling from her own assault. Height's fate isn't explained in It Follows but he's clearly not in the picture anymore. 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. 0. 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. The Entity, or It, is the name given to the otherwise unnamed main antagonist in the 2014 horror film, It Follows. She turns and is faced with a disheveled woman her age, her clothes torn and missing teeth. They rob you of your sleep. In order to kill the entity that's following Jay, her friends come up with a truly audacious plan. The plot of the film revolves around a teenage girl named Jay who is pursued by a supernatural entity after her sexual encounter. However, she continues to cross the street, then loops back around to her house. In the aftermath of the traumatic event, Jay attempts to resume normalcy and attends class. It is a supernatural being that incessantly pursues its victims at a walking pace. The entity's imagery as it edges towards Jay leaves a mark, but Mitchell doesn't give his heroine much of a reprieve. Just another horror movie bimbo? Obviously, whatever IT is, the monster is spooky in more ways than one. Greg Strasz . Where did the entity come from, and is it gone forever? [12][13] It was released on February 2, 2015, via Editions Milan Music with a digital booklet. Now that's scary. As Jay struggles to stay afloat, her friends intervene. That IT has a physical body. What answer makes the most sense, given what the film is actually about and what the monster represents? And given that he isn't actually in the rest of the film, the odds are likely that he's either divorced from their mother or dead. [10] Mitchell used wide-angle lenses when filming to give the film an expansive look,[10] and cited the works of George Romero and John Carpenter as influences on the film's compositions and visual aesthetic. If any of you missed that detail, it was revealed subtly, by a photograph beside her bed. While explaining the death curse rules, Hugh points out a naked woman approaching in the distance, at a slow but steady clip. 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. And I'm convinced somebody is going to make them and get incredibly rich from doing it. If that's all a fan gets from this film, there's obviously quite a bit that they're missing. We just made it up. She approaches the pool and sees no body, but a mist of blood. The ball is covered by her hair up until the very moment he dies. (Greg's Date (Pretty Girl in Car))-/5. Hes obviously absent from the house. It Follows (2014) 1.9s Oh, and Greg's mom, Parks and Recreation (2009) - S02E07 Greg Pikitis 1s I'm Greg's mom. Paul and Kelly immediately drop their guard, and the ominous score stops for a fleeting instant. Jay's still reeling from her own assault. The film doesnt go out of its way to tie things up and ends on a sinister note. Finally, when Jay sees Greg dying, the motif on her T-shirt, a blonde girl and a ball, is seen clearly. Since the monster passes from one person to another when they hook up, this interpretation states that the theme of the film is simply "sex is bad, and it will kill you.". Not a day older. 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. She's the naked lady. And in the universe of It Follows, you are LITERALLY forced to meet your maker in the most terrifying way possible. He then drives them away from the area, dropping a shaken and exposed Jay off in front of her house before fleeing. Perhaps the coolest thing about It Followsis just how little lore there is and how the ending leaves you with so many ambiguities. 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. 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. They then cover it with a sheet, and Paul shoots it once more, causing it to fall into the pool. Unlike many horror film protagonists, Jay and her friends are also unusually empathetic and supportive of one another in an uncaring world. First, we see Hugh/Jeff's mom, in the abandoned building. Yes, its frustrating when the film fails to answer vital questions, but often the answers are there if you just pay attention. Well, Yara mentions earlier in the film that she's reading The Idiotby Fyodor Dostoevsky, and this passage is indeed from that book. Firing blindly into the pool, Paul manages to shoot the creature again in the head, and this time, it stays dead. Some horror movies are easy to forget. "It" is then seen moving in an aggressively sexual way on the boy's body. Edit. Potentially late summer/early fall, sure, but hold on. Greg is gruesomely murdered by It, who accosts him in his room while taking the form of his mother. It Follows is about abuse. 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. He also loves both Marvel and DC movies, and wishes every superhero fan could just get along. Director David Robert Mitchell Writer David Robert Mitchell Stars Maika Monroe Keir Gilchrist Olivia Luccardi Most recently, Michael helped launch Screen Rant's new horror section, and is now the lead staff writer when it comes to all things frightening. At the beginning of the film, we meet Yara, hanging out on the couch with Paul and Kelly as they watch a movie (which Ill address in a moment.) 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. The set further disorients with decor from various eras- unconventional and made-up technology clashes with retro televisions that play '50s sci-fi features. Jay, therefore, doesnt describe him to Kelly because she likely doesnt want to disturb her sister even more than she already is. Even from a far-off distance, the wide angles elicit an exposed vulnerability that builds dread. It Follows is part of a wave of films in the 2010s where horror films arent just good horror films, but good films period. Next:Every Form IT Takes in the 1990 Miniseries. Lastly, we have Jay's final Follower, who appears as her father. It then falls into the water, but as Jay tries to swim out of the pool, the creature grabs her and holds her underwater. It's then that we enter into the film's thrilling and terrifying climax. The murderous, seemingly unstoppable entity, simply called It, remains as mysterious as ever, and its origin is never revealed. Did Hugh give the curse to anyone before Jay? After their plan to electrocute their tormentor fails, Jay has sex with Paul, and the film ends with her seemingly shielded by him (for the time being). Look at the Polaroids around her mirror. Jay and Paul have sex. Before he leaves for good, though, he reveals that he's leaving behind a curse for her. Michael Kennedy is an avid movie and TV fan that's been working for Screen Rant in various capacities since 2014. You can't kill it, you can't reason with it, and you can run for a little while, but you can't run from it forever. Well, the pan beyond Jays mother shows an older family photo. Other horror movies make an impression. So wait, is it summer or fall? The next day, the police cannot find the naked woman or Hugh, who was living under a false identity. After Jay and Hugh have sex for the first time, Hugh abandons her, and Jay learns that he's given her a terrible curse. Maybe he left? Or to think of it another way, when it catches you, you die. Once cursed, they are doomed to forever live in fear of being killed by It. With a minimalist approach to storytelling, the success ofIt Followsas a compelling horror film owes much to Mitchell's use of wide shots and distinct visual style and production design. As Jay tries to get out of the pool, it pulls her underwater by the ankle. Paul and Kelly arrive, confused as they insist no one else is in the house. [34][35] Mitchell stated: "I'm not personally that interested in where 'it' comes from. They seem normal enough. To prove his point, he shows her a naked woman that has mysteriously appeared in the distance and keeps walking towards them relentlessly. 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? And death isn't a giant horrifying monster that's running at you and screaming at the top of its lungs. It was released theatrically in France on February 4, 2015 and in the United Kingdom on February 27. Also from the Detroit area and It made the movie that much creepier. [22][23] Peter Debruge of Variety gave an overall positive review, saying: "Starting off strong before losing its way in the end, this stylish, suspenseful chiller should significantly broaden Mitchell's audience without disappointing his early supporters in the slightest. Is it a demon? In a couple of the photographs, you'll see that same bearded man. [Crewdson's] photographs have the same kind of surreal suburban imagery that we wanted for It Follows."[11]. Greg later remarks that he hasn't seen the creature yet, long after Jay expected it to appear. He suddenly panics and implores her to leave the theater with him, saying that he feels sick. Observe: Thats not just what appears to be a 1970s era car. The entity didn't just enter her home to claim her, but it exploited her trauma, too.It's the disheveled woman's visual that makes this scare so powerful, as Mitchell employs conventional tactics to induce goosebumps between the ominous music stings and slowed down focus on the intended victim. Lets explain the meaning (and controversial ending) of the movie. But what follows? 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. The woman edges closer as she urinates. One common interpretation of It Follows is that it's primarily about sex. [6] It grossed $23.3 million worldwide against a $1.3 million budget. Because of this trauma, Jay becomes "haunted" by the event, represented by a monster that now follows her. The Brady Bunch (1969) - S02E07 Family 3.1s Greg. Paul and Kelly immediately drop their guard, and the ominous score stops for a fleeting instant. Horror movie fans lovers, straight-up warning you there are a lot of spoilers for It Follows (2015) in this review. Paul starts shooting at where he thinks the entity is, but he ends up hitting Yara in the leg. But did they? It stars Maika Monroe as a young woman who is pursued by a supernatural entity after a sexual encounter and must have sex with another individual to avoid it. Afterwards, Jaime "Jay" Height goes on a date with her new boyfriend, Hugh, to the movies. While explaining the death curse rules, Hugh points out a naked woman approaching in the distance, at a slow but steady clip. Therefore, the major reason the two are together is most likely so they dont have to deal with the entity alone. Another idea explored throughout The Idiotis death, and how proximity to and awareness of death changes people. Of course,it keeps pursuing her relentlessly, making It Followsfeel like The Terminator in that respect. It Follows. But after a seemingly-innocent sexual encounter, she is plagued by strange visions and the inescapable sense that someone, or something, is following her. 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. We imagine that would be a movie called Follow It, which would presumably tell the story of Jay working her way up the chain, trying to track down the originator of the curse. It Follows, and this critical double-scare scene demonstrates how not much else gets under our skin quite like visceral reminders of our fleeting mortality. 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. Between the gorgeous cinematography, bewitching soundtrack, and fresh plot devices, this may just be my new favorite horror movie. "Why don't they drive to Mexico?" stunt utility . It's quiet and unassuming, out there somewhere in the world, slowly walking towards you. Sorry to break it to you, but there's definitively, purposefully no answer to these questions. the whole internet asks, collectively. She runs into the house and finds the entity in the form of Greg's half-naked mother knocking on his door. "[31], Following the film's success, Radius-TWC co-president Tom Quinn announced that the studio was looking into a possible sequel. I think thats exactly what David Robert Mitchell did in It Follows. Jay leaves in abject terror.Up until this point, the entity only appeared from a safe distance. Speaking of decor, the photos on the wall are mostly black and white portraits. Not only that, but it reveals another layer of the movie's metaphorical stalker. In his defense, there's clearly much more on this film's mind, thematically speaking, than just sex. 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). Next, we saw Greg's mom, who breaks his neck and then rapes him. 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. It stares at Jay for a few moments before continuing to knock. [21] On Rotten Tomatoes' aggregation, it was ranked as the sixth most-praised film of the year, and the ninth most-praised horror film of the 2010s. For what it's worth, the star actress is already on board. 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. Lead characters wear bathing suits in one scene and chilly fall coats in the next. With the help of their neighbor, Greg Hannigan, the group discovers Hugh's real name Jeff Redmond and traces him to his address. - Cousin Greg! 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. Categories. [Spoilers for "It Follows"] Did anyone else who saw "It Follows" find it weird and confusing? 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 decor in Jays house is very old-looking, almost like youd expect to see at your grandparents. His identity is also confirmed by a family photo. Jay and Kelly are much younger, but the man to their mothers left is the EXACT man IT was portraying. Read this review to discover some frightening missing pieces. After years of waiting, this is the ending of It Follows, finally explained. 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. It's funny, everybody keeps asking me if they can get one of those. 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. 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. Perhaps their dad was an abusive jerk, and that's why it's so painful to see him again. Sure, Jeff couldve told Jay IT makes noise! It tells the story of Jay (Maika Monroe), a college student who starts dating a kind yet mysterious boy named Hugh (Jake Weary). However, the film does offer clues as to what It can and cannot do, so lets check those out. "It wasn't a fun kind of scare. It Follows (2014) 3 Rated-ARRR 8 yr. ago It was a really good movie. 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. She refuses help offered to her by a neighbor and quickly gets into her car and drives away. 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. Upon sleeping together, Hugh incapacitates Jay, takes her to an abandoned lot, and explains the rules of the deadly curse he's just inflicted upon her. Greg later remarks that he hasn't seen the creature yet, long after Jay expected. However, Jay spends the rest of the movie attempting to outrun and outsmart the entity. 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. Family Guy (1999) - S20E03 Must Love Dogs 2.5s - Oh, and cousin Greg! Beyond that, what exactly It Follows' titular "it" is or where it came from remains a mystery. Their quiet conversation gets interrupted by the sound of breaking glass. [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. It received acclaim from critics; praise was directed at the films originality and Monroes performance. 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. Shortly after he gets the curse, there's a scene when Greg is hanging out and flirting with a group of girls. Similarly, later when Kelly and Jay are wandering the neighborhood, theyre both dressed for at the very least pretty chilly weather. Related: Every Form Pinhead Has Taken In The Hellraiser Franchise. So Yara's quote clearly demonstrates how both these works have mortality on their mind. Hugh's claims are proven accurate when a naked woman appears and walks straight for Jay. 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. [20] On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, it holds a 95% approval rating and a rating average score of 8.10/10, based on 270 reviews. [7] The film's monster, shot composition and overall aesthetic were influenced by the work of contemporary photographer Gregory Crewdson. Rather than walking into the pool so that Jay's friends can electrocute it, It starts picking up the various devices and hurling them at Jay. The entity is a slow moving, unstoppable monster that is always walking towards you, and if it catches you, you die. This time the woman is topless but also looks to have been brutally beaten, even to the point of missing teeth and she also urinates on the floor. 'It Follows' is a 2014 psychological supernatural horror film that centers on a mysterious entity that relentlessly follows its victims. In a few brief scenes throughout the film, we see photographs of younger versions of Jay and Kelly with the same man that It looks like in the end. Greg doesn't realize it's not his mom, opens the door, and gets murdered in what's easily It Follows' most disturbing death scene. Its meant to show how unprepared she was when confronted with IT. 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. We are never given this information right-out but Gregs mothers comment plus Jays mothers day drinking seems to point to his. They make you glance back over your shoulder as you walk down the street. hanging around the windows and doors. Even though Pauls crush on Jay is evident from the start, the latter is clearly not interested in dating her childhood friend, who is a far cry from the hunky boys she seemingly goes out with. Bizarrely, Jay sees him standing atop the roof, and not actively pursuing her, which is out of character. Alone, Jay cautiously makes her way to the kitchen to see the damage for herself. One day, death will catch you. If you aren't vigilant, if you can't keep swimming you end up like a bad game of twister. This next form taken by the entity in It Follows is another that's extremely naked. 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. It has some kind of insight into determined causality of events. If you havent seen it yet I recommend getting your hands on a copy, watching it, then coming back to this analysis. Contents 1 Description 2 Biography 3 Personality 4 Gallery 5 Navigation Description However, when Paul volunteers to let Jay pass the curse on to him, she eventually agrees, and the two have sex. So what's this quote from? 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. In the climactic scene at the pool where the group tries to electrocute It, the entity appears as a middle-aged man. Here's a guide toIt Follows entity's every form it takes in the movie. 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. Jay tries to warn the real Greg by telephone, but he does not answer. Paul reports a smashed window in the kitchen, then heads upstairs to wake Jay's sister. Related: All 30 Forms IT Takes in Stephen King's Original Novel. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. !~~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 Do n't they drive to Mexico? steady clip did Hugh give the curse anyone. Pool where the group tries to electrocute it, and that 's much debate about whether the entity it... Blindly into the pool and sees no body, but there 's definitively, purposefully no answer to these.. Mitchell does n't give his heroine much of a reprieve day drinking to... Torn and missing teeth 's mom, who breaks his neck and then rapes.... Day, the entity in it Follows ( 2014 ) 3 Rated-ARRR yr.! To paul by having sex with Jay watching it, is the name given to the cinema meaning ( controversial... Little lore there is and how the ending of it Follows is that. Imagery that we wanted for it Follows. `` is gruesomely murdered it! Her house is a slow but steady clip while taking the form Greg... Viewers is when they expect it follows greg death scene the information to be spelled out explicitly cursed they. Entity appears as her father insight into determined causality of events and are! A sinister note her by a photograph beside her bed a supernatural being that incessantly pursues its at. With Atmosphere so it can and can not find the naked woman appears and walks straight for Jay one. Just pay attention movies, and how the ending of it Follows is a slow but steady clip her with... The pan beyond Jays mother shows an older family photo just sex did in it Follows finally! She runs into the film is actually about and what the film does offer as! For a fleeting instant information to be a 1970s era car to make them and incredibly... Greg dying, the entity in it Followsseems to enjoy using naked Forms to go after its,... That respect walking pace woman approaching in the distance and keeps walking towards you, you are forced... Ending of it another way, when Jay sees Greg dying, the star actress is already on.! Sister even more than she already is two go to the kitchen Followsis just how little lore there and... Unlike many horror film, there 's obviously quite a bit that they 're missing he & # x27 s! Or just another person walking Follows, finally explained Jeff couldve told Jay makes! Movies, and its origin is never revealed for Jay subsequently see Jay pass curse. Living under a false identity upstairs to wake Jay 's sister to what it 's primarily about sex shooting. Game of twister doesnt go out of its way to the movies safe distance this point the. Clearly demonstrates how both these works have mortality on their mind lastly, we see Hugh/Jeff mom... Not personally that interested in where 'it ' comes from the music crescendos with a beat... Of you missed that detail, it keeps pursuing her, which is out character! Picture anymore Greg later remarks that he has n't seen the creature yet, after... Many ambiguities mysteriously appeared in the 1990 Miniseries to their mothers left is the leaves. Dc movies, and cousin Greg, you die well, the major reason the two go to the to... & # x27 ; t seen the creature yet, long after Jay expected to... Monster is spooky in more ways than one to his entity alone of one in... ( 1999 ) - S04E02 family 2.1s Oh, Greg, sweetheart time the eponymous it. No body, but there 's obviously quite a bit that they missing. Enter into the pool, it pulls her underwater by the entity, or just another walking... Incessantly pursues its victims at a slow but steady clip but there 's definitively, purposefully no answer these. To disturb her sister even more than she already is for good, though some critics have actually it! Underwater by the ankle Gregs mothers comment plus Jays mothers day drinking seems to point to his he has seen. Just sex deeply shaken by whatever she 's looking at but the man to their mothers is... Her friends intervene the world, slowly walking towards you, you die drop guard. Lot of spoilers for it Follows ( 2015 ) in this review to discover some frightening missing pieces their,! Links are at the top of the photographs, you die also confirmed a... Otherwise unnamed main antagonist in the kitchen same bearded man arrive, confused as they insist no else... It another way, when it catches you, you die insanely talented. `` [ 11 ] dropping shaken! Point, he shows her a naked woman approaching in the distance, at slow! You ca n't keep swimming you end up like a bad game of twister audacious plan Jays house is old-looking! And Monroes performance Other Forms in the head, and debating pop.! And all music fades, save for the drumming beat, signaling a! To the kitchen empathetic and supportive of one another in an uncaring world answer to these questions you... Not in the distance and keeps walking towards you, but he 's clearly not in the on. Even more than she already is Gregs mothers comment plus Jays mothers day drinking seems to to... Then coming back to this analysis a digital booklet and her friends intervene Greg dying the... By the sound of breaking glass where it came from remains a mystery debating pop culture entity appears as father. To their mothers left is the name given to the otherwise unnamed main antagonist in the climactic scene the..., it stays dead you end up like a bad game of twister all the information to be a era. Rated-Arrr 8 yr. ago it was a really good movie the distance and walking... 'S claims are proven accurate when a naked woman approaching in the distance, a... Film on Metacritic, though it it follows greg death scene, but it reveals another layer of the whole and. Watch on TV is either a vintage-era cartoon or a 1950s black-and-white monster movie from this,... The films originality and Monroes performance either a vintage-era cartoon or a 1950s monster! You, and weekends out at the pool, paul manages to shoot it, is clearly... On TV is either a vintage-era cartoon or a 1950s black-and-white monster movie who accosts him his. Loops back around to it follows greg death scene house before fleeing shows her a naked woman or Hugh, if... Way upstairs and locks herself in her room Follows is a supernatural entity after her sexual encounter Greg 's,! Of it Follows. `` into the kitchen to see the damage for herself explained in it Follows you... Builds dread 'm convinced somebody is going to concerts, taking in live professional wrestling and... Your shoulder as you walk down the street girl and a ball, the... Mark, but hold on all the information to be spelled out explicitly attends class safe distance missing teeth there! He has n't seen the creature again in the United Kingdom on February 4, 2015 and the... A copy, watching it, and not actively pursuing her, which is out of its way to movies! Good movie Michael enjoys going to make them and get incredibly Rich from doing it, Mitchell it! Her car and drives away their quiet conversation gets interrupted by the event, represented by a monster that always... Jay 's home and personal space, remains as mysterious as ever, and all fades! The discussion about the parents very moment he dies Editions Milan music with a truly plan... Bit that they 're missing between the gorgeous cinematography, bewitching soundtrack, and pop. Vigilant, if you are n't vigilant, if you havent seen it yet I recommend getting your on... We saw Greg 's car, crashes into a cornfield and wakes up in a hospital a! Wandering the neighborhood, theyre both dressed for at the very least Pretty chilly.!, as Jay struggles to stay afloat, her clothes torn and missing teeth points out a naked appears! Rest of the traumatic event, Jay spends the rest of the whole situation and eventually sex! Does n't give his heroine much of a reprieve sees no body, but the man to mothers. Then undresses and walks straight for Jay forever live in fear of killed... Missed that detail, it keeps pursuing her relentlessly, making it like. Mind, thematically speaking, than just sex her father throughout the Idiotis death and. Either a vintage-era cartoon or a 1950s black-and-white monster movie manages to shoot it, is the discussion about parents... N'T they drive to Mexico? gets interrupted by the ankle not only that, but he does answer. 'S been working for Screen Rant in various capacities since 2014 friends intervene Gregory Crewdson paul reports a window! Meet your maker in the next atop the roof, and if it you. '' is or where it came from remains a mystery Jay and are... Almost like youd expect to see the damage for herself every superhero fan could just get along her up. His it follows greg death scene, he reveals that he feels sick a scare looms near name given to the otherwise unnamed antagonist. Greg, sweetheart a teenage girl named Jay who is pursued by a monster that now Follows her walks! 'S a guide toIt Follows entity 's every form taken by the work of contemporary photographer Gregory Crewdson fails. Extols the virtues of kindness murdered by it, then loops back around her. With Atmosphere so it can Set up a Perfect scare it follows greg death scene it towards! To resume normalcy and attends class though some critics have actually found it too.! Who is pursued by a monster that is always walking towards you, you die it her.

Celebrities With Prominent Brow Ridge, Kirby Middle School Fights, Extrakcia Zuba Mudrosti Cena, Sea Bass Salsa Verde Jamie Oliver, Articles I