It Follows (2015)
After a sexual encounter, a chilling, dreamlike force relentlessly pursues a young woman.
A young woman is followed by an unknown supernatural force after a sexual encounter.
How intense is It Follows?
It Follows is properly scary, with light gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated R.
What It Follows feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulatmosphericchillingdreamlike
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream It Follows
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is It Follows for you?
Is It Follows scary?
Yes, properly. It Follows is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is It Follows gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is It Follows sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is It Follows OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 1, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is It Follows?
It Follows runs 1h 41m.
Where can I stream It Follows?
It Follows is streaming on Peacock.
Does It Follows have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
Cast and crew
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