Is there anything creepier than a 7’7″ giant man slowly stalking you while walking through a doorway that clearly isn’t built for his height? Ok, maybe you can think of some creepier things – but for me, one of the horror movie scenes that genuinely gives me the creeps every time I see it is when the giant man makes his appearance in the 2014 film It Follows.
Before I get into the clip, I just want to say that I feel that It Follows is one of the best horror films in the last 10 years. I realize it’s one of those movies that divides the horror audience – but for me it had more than a few true creepy moments, a great soundtrack/score, fairly original storyline, and this giant guy I’m about to show you. The music cue that accompanies his entrance deserves it’s own praise btw.
Huge (pun intended) props to actor Mike Lanier for bringing the full-on creepiness, without having to try that hard, with that grandiose entrance. Sadly, he passed away a few months ago – but his memory will live on through this scene alone. So – thank you, Mike Lanier and It Follows for effectively giving me the creeps! Now don’t even get me started on the pissing naked woman in the kitchen. Shudder……