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
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
: 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 (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