: 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. Them That Follow
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 : As the protagonist Mara, Englert provides a
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 The film’s greatest strength lies in its stellar
: Playing Hope Slaughter, Colman brings human complexity to a character that could have easily become a one-dimensional zealot.
The film’s greatest strength lies in its stellar ensemble cast, many of whom elevate a relatively generic script with deep, layered portrayals.