The concept is good - the constant fear and unease of something that's always out to get you, something which can strike at any time, but in this case, it doesn't hold up to any scrutiny or make a very engaging film. It does have an interesting and artistic camera style and setting, which builds up an uneasy atmosphere, but it's never scary or tense. The acting and character's aren't great, the creature itself isn't menacing, and the basic story and slow pace just makes it boring.

It follows breaks the mould of modern horrors, by lacking gore, blood and the usual set of rules. Instead this film moves at a slower pace, and relies on storytelling and the dying art of suspense. A quite unusual storyline, which sees some unknown being torment it's victim perpetually, with only them able to see it, with the victim followed day and night without any let up. The only way to escape the grips of the being, to sleep with someone and pass the curse on, or so the theory goes anyhow. A pretty clever story with lots of twists. Well acted with some decent characters. The film has one help of an accompanying soundtrack, which is straight out of the eighties, big and brash, I loved it, worked so well for the film. Some great moments, most notably the beach scene, slow and very deliberate. If you've watched Torchwood, you'll know why I was reminded of an early episode.

Really good film 8/10

Well, here it is: IT FOLLOWS is a wonderfully old-fashioned slice of horror, a chilling ghost story that has much in common with the Japanese horror genre and is light years ahead of predictable, clichéd, American ghost story nonsense. It's a low budget but superior tale with a riveting premise: a girl is put under a curse whereby a ghost will mercilessly stalk her, taking on any appearance, and kill her if it touches her.

The plot is a simple one but the execution is spot on. The scare sequences in this one are really chilling thanks to the fact that they're subtle and straightforward and delightfully fresh-feeling. There's a classic old-school score to enhance the mood and a refreshing lack of CGI spook effects and the like; just creepy actors doing what they do best. I loved how the director has you automatically checking the background of every shot, and the sense of foreboding is next to none.

It also makes a change for the script to present likable and realistic youthful characters without resorting to that annoying and clichéd teen speak. The merciless nature of the ghost brings to mind the classic thrills of a film like THE TERMINATOR. There are a few problems with the film - it's a little overlong, for example - but none of them spoil what is a thoroughly engrossing and superior viewing experience.