Unique Horror Film

Rating: 9/10 (5 September 2016)

Contains Spoilers
I know this movie seems to have a lot of bad reviews, but honestly, I loved this movie from start to finish. I watched it twice just so I could get the full understanding of it and I think that's what throws a lot of people is that they don't understand, so it seems stupid. Even watching it a second time I didn't feel like I was having "PRACTICE ABSTINENCE" shoved down my throat. I loved Jay's character and I found her fear very believable.
I found the movie thrilling and suspenseful! There were some parts of the movie were I found Jay doing stupid things, running up stairs after the kitchen break-in, Jay taking off without her friends at the lake, and staying in the pool when The It is throwing electronics (GET OUT)!!! Good points though, Jay's family/friends standing behind her to support this craziness she is going through rather than Jay trying to go about what had happened to her all alone. I LOVE the film score (like old school 80's movie style), and I really like how it's kind of difficult to tell when the movie is taking place! Some things are modern (clothing, shell device - even though it's not real - similar to smart phone, cars, how the characters talk), but then the houses looks older, almost 70/80's style (phone, TV, furniture, etc). I just found the movie interesting because it does not fit the typical horror movie mold (PREDICTABLE, lots of blood, gore, EVERYONE being killed, too many dumb damsel in distress moments, profanity ever other line, not much room for imagination, etc) - it's just..different.
I like that there are no real set rules and it just goes off the experiences of those affected by The It - so it leaves some things up for interpretation. Where did The It come from and why? I like that there is some mystery! It makes you think! I feel like horror movies are so predictable now, not to say It Follows did not have some predictable moments, but as I said before...it was just different and that's what I enjoyed most. However, I can understand how this movie is not for all, but if you like different and aren't too critical - give It Follows a try...