Brief Summary
The reviewer discusses the 2014 horror film "It Follows," praising its unique premise, suspenseful atmosphere, and departure from typical horror tropes. While acknowledging the hype surrounding the film, he finds it to be a refreshing and engaging experience, comparing its slow-burn tension to the anxiety induced by the first "Paranormal Activity" movie. He highlights the film's 1970s horror movie vibe, emphasizing its ability to create a sense of unease and vulnerability.
- Unique premise and suspenseful atmosphere.
- Departure from typical horror tropes.
- Engaging and anxiety-inducing experience.
- 1970s horror movie vibe.
The movie "It Follows" has a unique premise. It's a low-budget horror movie that defies the typical jump-scare formula. Despite the hype surrounding it, the reviewer found it to be a smart and refreshing take on the genre. The film centers on a girl who, after a sexual encounter, is stalked by a supernatural entity that walks slowly towards her. The only way to get rid of it is to pass it on to someone else through sexual contact.
"It Follows" distinguishes itself by not relying on cheap thrills or a fast-paced narrative. Instead, it creates a sense of perpetual anxiety by focusing on the moments in between the action, when the characters are vulnerable and trying to catch their breath. The film's atmosphere is reminiscent of 1970s horror movies, with a soundtrack that enhances the feeling of unease. The reviewer appreciates that the main character is portrayed as an average girl, rather than the stereotypical super-sexy model often found in horror films.
Despite hearing claims that "It Follows" is the scariest movie ever made, the reviewer acknowledges that it may be overhyped. However, he clarifies that being overhyped doesn't necessarily make it a bad film. He admits that he wished he had been more scared, but he was still thoroughly engaged and invested in the story. The film's ability to make the viewer feel what the main character feels, and to create a sense of unease whenever anyone is walking, is a testament to its effectiveness.
"It Follows" is a refreshing take on the horror genre, offering something different from the typical slasher or gore-fest. While it may have a low-budget, artsy feel, it ultimately keeps the viewer engaged and interested. The reviewer concludes by comparing the film's premise to a sexually transmitted disease, like "demonic herpes," where the entity is passed on through sexual contact and can resurface at any time.
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0:01 so the premise of this movie is you come then it [Music] follows it follows so it follows is a lowbudget horror movie usually those are terrible because lowbudget horror movies are easy to make so someone's going to make it it's going to have a lot of jump scares it's going to cost five bucks to make it's going to make millions of dollars and it's going to get a sequel so now we have it follows which is a smart lowbudget horror movie everyone online's like this the scariest ever I'm never going to sleep again ever it's not like that I mean it was good but it wasn't like the scariest I've ever seen definitely had a lot more Brands going for it than a lot of other horror movies lowbudget and otherwise that I've seen lately anyway so it follows this is from the trailer so it's not really spoilerish there's this girl she's a nice girl she's an average girl
0:46 what I liked about her is she wasn't like the girl usually in horror movies like this you have all these really super sexy model type teenage chicks and they're going to get terrorized by this evil whatever this girl at one point man she was rocking the granny pantties she had straight up white cotton granny panties I was like good for you but she's nice she's average she's just she's a cute girl but she is just she's not a she means it's one dude she really likes and then one night skin on skin let the love begin and then he's like okay now this demon thing going to follow you this thing never runs it just walks it walks towards her and she just has to not get touched by it's pretty much like a shitty game of tag which now that you know the premise go back listen to the intro of this video now you'll get it but I was really impressed with this movie Grandy this movie doesn't always move it's not like this fast-paced
1:32 adrenaline rush because it can't be because the premise is this thing is walking towards this girl for the entire movie if it's this high octane adrenaline rush for the entire experience is going to completely compromise it you're not going to feel vulnerable this movie takes place in the in between moments the moments when you're running from something you sit down to catch your breath you're like all right I just want to stop running for a second let's just stop running then you get comfortable before you know it it follows and that was great it gives you Perpetual anxiety put your anxiety up there it's like yeah right now just go ahead and hold that for an hour and a half it was like the premise that the first Paranormal Activity before the franchise became there are people who argue that the franchise was always I'm just saying that first movie gave you anxiety because you're like I don't feel safe oh my God no they're in bed no kind of what this feels like it's not a found footage movie for those of you going to ask in the comment section it's not it's
2:17 actually a movie a movie that's like a really sweet 1979 horror movie that was filmed in 2014 or 13 released in 2015 kind of hearken back to Friday the 13th with Jason Vorhees or Michael Myers I just walk at you it's freaky when something walks at you and then wins because when it wins you just feel like you completely failed you're like how can something that only walks beat me even the soundtrack of this movie man it sounded like 1979 horror the bummer is I've heard nothing but the fact that this is the scariest movie that's ever made for the past couple weeks so is it overhyped by now yeah it's completely overhyped that's not really a negative though overhyped just means overhyped it doesn't mean bad I mean if someone was like hey how's Lord of the Rings I'll be like it's great and overhyped along with Empire
3:03 Strikes Back yeah that's great and overhyped too at a point just nothing can really live up to the praise that it's getting at a point just anything can become overhype that's not a fault on the thing it's just something you should be aware of is it the scariest movie ever no I I wish I was more scared in this movie granted I haven't slept yet nighttime has not befallen me since I've seen this movie so hey tomorrow morning I may be tweeting like help me I'm sucking my thumb LOL emote I don't know but more or less I was really interested in this movie I love the fact that this movie takes you along the ride with this girl you feel what she feels you're on edge anytime you see anybody walking in this movie you're like is that it is that the is that the thing is that the thing so guys it follows as a really refreshing take on the horror movie genre it's not the same old same old popcorn flick kind of thing you know you're not going to just go like I love horror movies I love slasher movies I am
3:49 a Gore Fiend I love Rob Zombie movies I'm in it to Wi it now if you like that you're probably going to watch this and be bored shitless because it does have that lowbudget artsy twine to it too but in the end this movie kept me engaged I was invested I was interested I will say it follows is certainly a good time no alcohol required this movie is pretty much like the embodiment of a really shitty STD it's like demonic herpes really you bang you get it and once in a while this thing will show up to cause problems it'll die down you'll get away from it and then it'll just come back it's a thing you always have right so it follows have you seen it what did you think about it really curious about this one so whatever you thought comment below let me know and as always if you like what you've seen here and you want to see more click right here to see more [Music]
