Tweaks the Terror Tropes for Your Viewing Pleasure

Rating: 9/10 (22 November 2015)

"It Follows" certainly Follows the Modern Classics of the Genre, those Carpenteresqe/Cravenesque Movies that made an Indelible mark on Impressionable Teen Movie Goers in the Last Forty Years or so. But also has Elements of Previous Eras like the Minimalist and Moody Val Lewton Films (the swimming pool homage ending cannot be ignored).
This is the Second Film from a Director, David Mitchell, who Definitely is a Fan and His Love for the Craft is Presented in Ominous Fashion.
The Movie is an "Out of Time" Setting in "New" Detroit where the "8 Mile" implied Border Separates the Old from the New but the Stench and Horror of the Cities "Fall From Grace" Immigrates and will Not be Restrained by Invisible and Arbitrary Borders.
This is a Clever, Creepy, and Creative Film that Breathes Life into the recently Stale Horror Genre and is a Reverent and Resonating piece of Genre Filmmaking that Deserves its Buzz. The Cast of Newcomers do Credible Work and keeps the Mood Intact.
How about that Inspired Scene when these Moderns Play "Old Maids". When was the last time You saw anyone Over the Age of 5, or anyone for that matter, bring out that Weathered Old Babysitter Standby, instead of a Hand Held. That's an Example of the Director's Touch. The Environment of the Movie is meant to Keep the Audience Uncomfortable with ill fitting Filler like the Knob and Antenna TV.
It's Fresh and Flavorful, Delivers the Goods and is a Welcome Retro that takes the Tropes and Tweaks them for Your Viewing Pleasure. Great Stuff this.