All hype aside, a creepy little thing

Rating: 8/10 (7 June 2015)

It Follows! The long awaited sequel to Stephen Kings It! I couldn't say I recognized much from the original IT, but hey.. What do I know? KIDDING! Hah, I am a funny guy.
It follows! I am a little confused here. Did I like this because it was really good, or did I like it because I know it has gotten real good reviews?
I don't usually buy into hype, because I've many times experienced that movies "everybody" loves, ain't always that good. Therefore I think It follows is pretty good.
But let's just get right into it. It Follows has some genuinely creepy scenes. Really creepy. I actually got goosebumps at one time. And I don't goosebump easily from horror.
Personally I could have taken a couple more creepy scenes, but maybe they work better since they are not that many. Apart from the creepiness of some scenes, the atmosphere in the movie in general kind of weighs down on you. There's some good use of sound effects and music here. It's unsettling and dark, and you kind of wonder if there is something the movie isn't telling you.
The acting is really good. I don't think we've seen the last of Maika Monroe! She works very well because even though she is pretty and hot, she looks like a normal teenager. (she doesn't wear tons of make up, always having perfect hair and being unhealthily skinny) I really liked that.
So, try to forget the hype (hype always ruins) and watch It Follows for a somewhat different and creepy little flick.