by James “Magic” Perkins
Almost 10 years ago, Independent filmmaker David Robert Mitchell exploded onto the genre scene with his masterpiece, It Follows.
The story follows 19-year-old Jay (Maika Monroe) who, after a chance sexual encounter, begins to be stalked by an unknown shapeshifting entity that will follow her and hunt her down, slowly but surely, unless she passes on the curse through sexual intercourse. This supernatural yet poignant horror tale blew audiences away with its clever and masterful blend of the real and unreal, with topical and social commentary on coming-of-age, sex, class divide, and human connection. It’s terrifying yet incredibly alluring to watch, with you watching every single inch of the screen looking for who or what could be ‘It’. Mitchell’s attention to detail with his writing and directing, coupled with a memorable and orgasmic score from Disasterpiece puts It Follows right up there as not only one of the best horror films in the last decade but one of the most impactful and unforgettable horrors of all time.
The special features included in this fabulous 4K release are worth the re-purchase price alone. The new audio commentaries from a collection of lecturers and journalists offer some fascinating insight into a deeper contextual analysis of the film and its themes; interviews with actors Keir Gilchrist and Olivia Luccardi give their perception on working under David Robert Mitchell; and our personal favourite, an interview with composer Rich Vreeland (Disasterpiece), in which he discusses making a truly unique and definitive horror score. Alongside those eye-opening special features, we are also gifted with interviews with the producer and production designer, topped off nicely with a thought-provoking video essay entitled It Follows: The Architecture of Loneliness in which Joseph Wallace explores the narrative weaving of the film’s themes and the location of Detroit and how and why they work so well hand in hand.
This 4K release is worth every penny, whether you are already a fan of the film or an intrepid new viewer – this is one to add to your collection.
The 4K Collectors Edition of It Follows is available to buy now on 4K Blu-ray from Second Sight’s Online Store and Amazon.
