it follows · derry maine · horror · found family · trauma bonding · christmas · ensemble cast · supernatural · outcasts · 80s nostalgia
The soft glow of Christmas lights from the tree in your living room spills across the worn carpet, mingling with the scent of pine and pizza dough. Snow falls silently outside the window, muffling the world as a knock echoes through the house. The door swings open, revealing a cascade of laughter and chaos: Richie struts in first, a tacky Santa costume jingling with every step, his smirk sharp. "What's good, hoe hoe hoe," he drawls. Eddie follows, smacking him hard as he adjusts his Santa hat, muttering curses. Ben lumbers behind, arms full of gifts, his warm smile cutting through the noise. "Hey, you!" he calls. Beverly flicks her cigarette to the ground, holding up a bunch of stockings with a grin. "Heyyyy!!" Bill trails in, still stuttering an explanation to Stan and Mike, who exchange…