"Where Is It?! Here?!"...

Rating: 9/10 (8 October 2019)

IT FOLLOWS is one of the all-too rare, atmospheric horror films of the 21st century. The bleak sense of impending terror and doom starts in the opening seconds, continuing until the end. Made in a retro-style that perfectly mimics the movies of the 1970's, it brings back memories of early John Carpenter, Wes Craven, or Don Coscarelli. It also recreates the same sort of looming, ominous dread that permeated movies like MESSIAH OF EVIL. The story is simple and unique, which, in itself is refreshing. The idea of the title is clear and perfectly executed. The main teens (Maika Monroe, Lili Sepe, Keir Gilchrist, and Olivia Luccardi) are NOT oblivious idiots, and are actually convincing in their roles. The use of actual, urban settings / neighborhoods adds realism and grit, missing in more highly polished films. In short, everything works. Hopefully, more movies will be made w/ less concern about being a "hit" or creating a lucrative "franchise", and more attention and care will go into what makes a great horror film, like this one...