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Influence

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A female filmmaker struggling with her career and her mental health reaches a breaking point and kidnaps a famous social media influencer in an attempt to coerce them into playing the lead role in her latest project.

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Lapacazo Magrira Sandoval New York Amsterdam News Sep 8, 2026
By staying close to its two central characters, Moore exposes the emotional toll of chasing creative validation in an industry that can make artists feel invisible. Go to Full Review Edward Douglas The Weekend Warrior (Substack) Sep 7, 2026
7/10
Takes a simple idea that’s been fodder for previous thrillers and brings it fully into the present day with a taut two-hander that showcases two talented young actors. Go to Full Review Charlotte Simmons The Treatment (Substack) Sep 7, 2026
Its simple, offbeat premise paves the way for worlds of ideas, its visual fluency contributes heavily to both storytelling detail and genre heft Go to Full Review Stacey Yvonne Stacey Yvonne Creative Sep 5, 2026
7.5/10
At the end of the day who is the real villain? The person lying on social media to sell $40 lip balms and $120 face masks, or the person who abducts them until they agree to live in their truth?  It’s the abductor, they’re the villain. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Lisa S @RT86910704 Sep 10, 2026 The writing, directing and cinematography are all excellent. The story of likable characters , both striving for success in industries that are difficult to the point of desperation, who find themselves in conflict resulting in confrontation is timely. The dialogue is tight and compelling, propelling the story with intrigue. Every aspect of this production was perfectly crafted to leave one thinking. See more Read all reviews
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Ryan Moore

Director

Grace Kaufman

Actor

Cheyenne Perez

Actor

Emily Hall

Actor

David Lengel

Pawn Shop Owner

Hilty Bowen

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Movie Info

Synopsis A female filmmaker struggling with her career and her mental health reaches a breaking point and kidnaps a famous social media influencer in an attempt to coerce them into playing the lead role in her latest project.
Director
Ryan Moore
Producer
Ben Whalen, KT Kent, Ryan Moore
Screenwriter
Ryan Moore
Distributor
Freestyle Digital Media
Production Co
Happy Medium Productions
Genre
Comedy, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 4, 2026
Runtime
1h 23m
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