‘I Can’t Do This’

Abstract

This chapter discusses the easy classification of David Robert Mitchell'sIt Follows that most closely falls into the slasher subgenre with its crop of teen characters. It explores the open universe concept that provides depth to It Follows's characters, resulting in audience involvement that moves beyond spectatorship. It also looks at the attribute binding the films characters Kelly, Paul, and Yara whose concern is at a level far beyond that is typically seen. The chapter highlights how the three characters in the film were quick to believe the main protagonist of the film named Jay before they saw any form of physical evidence of the entity's existence. It mentions teen romance as the most prevalent and popular subgenres that often takes the form of first dates, parties, and prom.