Monster Behind It Follows
“This thing - It’s gonna follow you. Somebody gave it to me, and I passed it to you...It could look like someone you know, or it could be a stranger in a crowd. Whatever helps it get close to you.”
The movie It Follows reveals a terrifying monster like none other in mainstream media, providing the audience a threat that will do whatever it takes in order to claim its kill, and satiate its sadistic intentions in the process. In the successfully unnerving horror film of It Follows, the viewers follow the spine-chilling tale of a teenage girl trying to evade a supernatural STD hellbent on her demise. Throughout the duration of the horror flick, there is an abundance of chills and thrills, thanks to the true star of the show - the lurking monster itself. Being a supernatural entity capable of shapeshifting and being maliciously brilliant, the monster behind It Follows strikes fear in both the hearts of its prey, and the audience in front of it.
The expectation of the unexpected is a major theme in the chill factor behind It Follows’ supernatural monster. The monster’s ability to shapeshift any age, sex, or stature gives it its vital element of uncertainty, having its victim never sure of what form the monster will take next. For example, the grand reveal of the monster depicts it as a nude, brunette Caucasian …show more content…
Through its endless transformations and conscious, sadistic decision making, the terror behind this creature runs deep into the realm of psychological horror. The ultimate chill factor of It Follows’ success as a horror film will always be the overwhelming impending doom for both the actors and audience, prompting viewers to constantly check behind them for a creeping killer after leaving a showing. After all, when it comes to the evil entity in It Follows, “It could look like someone you know, or it could be a stranger in a crowd. Whatever helps it get close to
The movie It Follows reveals a terrifying monster like none other in mainstream media, providing the audience a threat that will do whatever it takes in order to claim its kill, and satiate its sadistic intentions in the process. In the successfully unnerving horror film of It Follows, the viewers follow the spine-chilling tale of a teenage girl trying to evade a supernatural STD hellbent on her demise. Throughout the duration of the horror flick, there is an abundance of chills and thrills, thanks to the true star of the show - the lurking monster itself. Being a supernatural entity capable of shapeshifting and being maliciously brilliant, the monster behind It Follows strikes fear in both the hearts of its prey, and the audience in front of it.
The expectation of the unexpected is a major theme in the chill factor behind It Follows’ supernatural monster. The monster’s ability to shapeshift any age, sex, or stature gives it its vital element of uncertainty, having its victim never sure of what form the monster will take next. For example, the grand reveal of the monster depicts it as a nude, brunette Caucasian …show more content…
Through its endless transformations and conscious, sadistic decision making, the terror behind this creature runs deep into the realm of psychological horror. The ultimate chill factor of It Follows’ success as a horror film will always be the overwhelming impending doom for both the actors and audience, prompting viewers to constantly check behind them for a creeping killer after leaving a showing. After all, when it comes to the evil entity in It Follows, “It could look like someone you know, or it could be a stranger in a crowd. Whatever helps it get close to