Them That Follow May 2026

Reviewers generally praise the film's atmospheric cinematography and respectful handling of its controversial subject matter, but frequently point out flaws in its pacing and structure. Them That Follow movie review - Roger Ebert

Them That Follow (2019) is a brooding Appalachian Gothic thriller that explores the high stakes of a fundamentalist Pentecostal community where faith is proven through the handling of venomous snakes. While the film features powerhouse performances, its slow-burn pace and familiar narrative beats have left critics divided. Performance Highlights Them That Follow

: Playing Hope Slaughter, Colman brings human complexity to a character that could have easily become a one-dimensional zealot. Performance Highlights : Playing Hope Slaughter

: As the protagonist Mara, Englert provides a "North Star" of quiet decency and poignant struggle amidst the surrounding religious extremism. Critical Consensus Them That Follow

The film’s greatest strength lies in its stellar ensemble cast, many of whom elevate a relatively generic script with deep, layered portrayals.