It Follows

Main Plot

It Follows centers on a young woman named Jay who, after a seemingly innocent sexual encounter, becomes the target of a supernatural entity that relentlessly pursues her. This malevolent force can take the shape of anyone, making it difficult for her to identify who is a threat. As Jay grapples with her new reality, she confides in her friends, who rally to help her find a way to escape the curse. The group embarks on a journey to uncover the origins of the entity and seek methods to evade its relentless pursuit. Tension builds as they navigate their fears and the implications of intimacy, all while trying to stay one step ahead of the entity that is always closing in. The film explores themes of anxiety, the consequences of actions, and the nature of fear in a haunting and atmospheric setting.

Characters

• Maika Monroe plays Jay Height, a young woman pursued by a supernatural entity after a sexual encounter. She struggles to escape the relentless, shape-shifting creature.
• Keir Gilchrist plays Paul, a friend who has a crush on the protagonist and helps her escape a supernatural entity.
• Olivia Luccardi plays Yara, a friend of the protagonist, who helps in dealing with a supernatural entity transmitted through sexual encounters.

Ending Explained

In the ending of It Follows, the main conflict reaches its climax as the protagonist, Jay, confronts the relentless entity that has been pursuing her since she was cursed. After a series of tense encounters, Jay devises a plan to confront the entity directly. She and her friends set a trap in an abandoned swimming pool, where they believe they can finally stop the creature. As the entity approaches, it takes on the appearance of various people, heightening the tension and fear. Jay's friends attempt to distract it while she prepares to confront it head-on. In a pivotal moment, Jay sacrifices herself by allowing the entity to approach her, hoping that this will give her friends a chance to attack. They manage to shoot the entity, but its true nature remains ambiguous, leaving the audience questioning whether it has been defeated. The film concludes with a haunting scene where Jay and her friend walk down the street, suggesting that the curse may not be fully resolved. The ending reinforces the film's themes of inevitability and the inescapable nature of one's fears, leaving viewers with a lingering sense of dread and uncertainty about the future.