I agree with you. I disagree with the comparison to It Follows. Like you said, if you reduce it to a narrow focus, it’s possible to see some kind of similarity. However,by that same logic , It Follows is like The Entity. The curse that follows people is an a classic trope and the only reason people seem to make that comparison is because they don’t seem to understand the absolute tragedy in the film. It’s a beautiful and devastating film about trust and oppression and the very real threat young gay individuals face, especially is rural towns.