When carefree teenager Jay sleeps with her older boyfriend for the first time, she learns that she is the latest recipient of a fatal curse that is passed from victim to victim via sexual intercourse. Death, Jay learns, will creep inexorably toward her as either a friend or a stranger. Jay's friends don't believe her seemingly paranoid ravings, until they too begin to see the phantom assassins and band together to help her defend herself.
Maika Monroe
Jay Height
Keir Gilchrist
Paul
Daniel Zovatto
Greg Hannigan
Jake Weary
Hugh
Olivia Luccardi
Yara
Lili Sepe
Kelly Height
Bailey Spry
Annie
Carollette Phillips
Woman with Groceries
Loren Bass
Annie's Father
Charles Gertner
Neighbor Boy
Debbie Williams
Mrs. Height
Ruby Harris
Mrs. Redmond
Leisa Pulido
Mrs. Hannigan
D.J. Oliver
Police Officer
Linda Boston
Teacher
Ingrid Mortimer
Old Woman in Pajamas
Kourtney Bell
Chatting Girl
Alexyss Spradlin
Girl in Kitchen
Mike Lanier
Giant Man
Claire Sloma
Greg's Date (Pretty Girl in Car)
Scott Norman
Homeless Man Behind Tree
Erin Stone
High School Girl in Courtyard
Joanna Bronson
Nurse
Don Hails
Old Naked Man
Ele Bardha
Mr. Height
Caitlin Burt
Hot Girl (uncredited)
Heather Fairbanks
Scrub Nurse (uncredited)
Vincent Hogarth
Billy (uncredited)
Christopher Hohman
Hot Guy (uncredited)
Rich Vreeland
High School Announcer (uncredited)
Director, Screenplay
David Robert Mitchell
November 4, 2015
8
> An innovative horror-drama with a simplicity.
It was not too long ago I saw the director's other film, his first one and liked it instantly. I did not expect him to go all the way from a beautiful teen drama to a creepy horror flick. But I liked this movie as well, thus that prove he's not a fluke. After seeing his both the films, I can detect the style of presentation that marks his trademark. That is very realistic, dull, but a natural societal atmosphere with a mere background score.
I have said many times that these days horror flicks are heavily leaning on the scary noise/sounds. But this film brings the tone that's really happening around us. The story was like a straight flowing river, no twists or turns like the Amazon river. Even it did not try to hide the existence of the evil spirit. Not only from us, but among the characters in the story. That means it is a very simple tale with the compelling scenes.
It does not look like a cheap horror, this 2 million movie can stand up to any fancy horror flicks. The writer/director's interpretation was very interesting too. Like he said IT could board a plane to follow who he's after. The theme was also very innovative. Quite similar types have made out, but this one was way better. Yep, many movie goers overwhelmed by the unexpected, even the filmmakers for the response.
Now I pray for if there is going to be a sequel, it must be made by the same writer/director. My worry is the B category filmmakers going to spoil the original in the name of follow-up. I highly recommend this movie, especially for adults due to the plot that develops on the sexual intercourse. Though there's no strong nudity. I also suggest you to watch at night, if possible alone. I won't guarantee that it would scare out of you, but that's the best way to watch any horror flick.
8/10
Status:
Released
Original Language:
English
Budget:
$2,300,000.00
Revenue:
$23,374,076.00