Them That Follow Apr 2026

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

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

The film’s greatest strength lies in its stellar ensemble cast, many of whom elevate a relatively generic script with deep, layered portrayals. Them That Follow (2019) is a brooding Appalachian

: Playing Hope Slaughter, Colman brings human complexity to a character that could have easily become a one-dimensional zealot. Them That Follow movie review - Roger Ebert

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

: Delivers an intense and charismatic performance as Pastor Lemuel Childs, a man who commands his "mountaintop kingdom" with fire-and-brimstone fervor.