It Follows Timeline ( Real )

film_premiere
May 17, 2014

Premiere of 'It Follows' at Cannes Film Festival

The horror film 'It Follows,' directed by David Robert Mitchell, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, gaining significant critical attention.

film_release
March 13, 2015

Theatrical Release of 'It Follows' in the United States

The movie 'It Follows' was released in theaters across the U.S., introducing its unique horror concept to a wide audience.

cultural_impact
2015

Wide Recognition and Cult Following for 'It Follows'

Following its release, 'It Follows' garnered a cult following and was praised for its originality and atmosphere in the horror genre.

It Follows Timeline ( Fictional )

relationship
Summer 2013

Jay starts dating Hugh

Jay begins a romantic relationship with Hugh, who later infects her with the curse.

exposition
Mid Summer 2013

Hugh explains the curse to Jay

Hugh explains to Jay the rules of the supernatural entity that relentlessly follows her after sexual contact.

horror_event
Late Summer 2013

Jay is pursued by the entity first time

Jay first experiences being followed by the curse entity; she notices the strange figure watching her.

plot_development
Early Fall 2013

Jay tells friends about the curse

Jay confides in her close friends about the curse and the entity following her, seeking help.

teamwork
Mid Fall 2013

Help from Jeff and Paul

Jay's friends Jeff and Paul attempt to help her by coming up with strategies to escape or confront the entity.

climax_preparation
Late Fall 2013

The group sets a trap for the entity

The friends set a trap to confront and possibly kill the entity that follows Jay.

critical_action
Late Fall 2013

Attempt to pass on the curse

Jay tries to pass the curse on by having sex with another person, hoping to save herself.

climax
Late Fall 2013

Final confrontation at the pool

Jay faces the entity in a decisive confrontation at a swimming pool, fighting it off with Jeff and Paul.

resolution
Late Fall 2013

Jay and Jeff survive and leave the area

After the entity is presumably defeated, Jay and Jeff leave the location by car, hopeful but uncertain about the future.