Taglines: Be careful who you follow.
Influencer movie storyline. Madison, a social media influencer is enjoying her vacation in Thailand. Despite the glamorous facade she presents online, Madison’s reality is far from exciting. She spends most of her time in the luxurious hotel, longing for her boyfriend Ryan’s presence. During her vacation, she encounters CW, a seemingly friendly person who offers to show her the local hotspots.
Little does Madison know, CW has ulterior motives. Madison’s hotel room is burglarized, and her passport is stolen. CW suggests prolonging the vacation until a replacement arrives, leading them to a secluded island. However, as Madison puts her trust in CW, things take a mysterious turn. CW abandons Madison, assuming her identity and relishing the influencer lifestyle she has wanted. Driven by a thirst for excitement, CW befriends another influencer named Jessica, engaging in deceitful actions to fulfill her desires.
Together, they return to Madison’s room, where a surprising encounter awaits them. Ryan, Madison’s boyfriend, has been patiently waiting, intending to propose. CW concocts a convincing story, causing doubt to cloud Ryan and Jessica’s minds. As suspicions grow, tensions rise, especially for Jessica. Confrontations ignite a series of unpredictable events, leading to shocking outcomes.
Influencer is a 2022 American psychological horror film directed by Kurtis David Harder, who co-wrote the movie with Tesh Guttikonda. It stars Emily Tennant, Cassandra Naud, Rory J. Saper, Sara Canning, Paul Spurrier and Justin Sams.
Influencer had its world premiere on October 16, 2022 at the Brooklyn Horror Film Festival. The film went on to screen at other film festivals and was picked up by the streaming service Shudder, which released the movie as one of its Shudder Originals in May 2023.
Influencer (2023)
Directed by: Kurtis David Harder
Starring: Emily Tennant, Cassandra Naud, Rory J. Saper, Sara Canning, Paul Spurrier, Justin Sams
Screenplay by: Tesh Guttikonda, Kurtis David Harder
Production Design by: Megan MacAulay
Cinematography by: David Schuurman
Film Editing by: Rob Grant, Kurtis David Harder
Costume Design by: Madison Cannell
Art Direction by: Farsina Kabir Prithwi
Music by: Avery Kentis
MPAA Rating: None.
Distributed by: Shudder
Release Date: October 16, 2022 (Brooklyn Horror Film Festival), May 18 2023 (Shudder)
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