Influencer

2023

1h 32m

Horror

Mystery & Thriller

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250+ Ratings

INFLUENCER tells the story of Madison (Emily Tennant, "Riverdale"), a popular social media influencer who is having a lonely and uneventful trip in Thailand despite what she tells her followers on Instagram. While reflecting on her boyfriend canceling the trip, she meets CW (Cassandra Naud, "See"), a fearless and enigmatic traveler who offers to take her to some of the most Instagram-worthy locations. Together they share authentic meals and drinks with locals, discussing the differences between Madison's online presence and CW's lack of one. After showing Madison all of the amazing sights, things take a different turn when CW brings her to a surprise location -- a deserted island that is completely off the grid.

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Critics Consensus

Influencer should get plenty of likes from horror fans hungry for a smart, scary chiller with something to say.

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Brian Tallerico

RogerEbert.com

[Influencer] is smartly crafted, well-written, and strongly performed.

Rated: 3/4

May 26, 2023

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Noel Murray

Los Angeles Times

On a surface level, this is an alluring film, all about what happens when people bring their carefully constructed online personas into the messier, bloodier real world.

May 26, 2023

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Brandon Yu

New York Times

Harder has made good and entertaining use of a premise that could have become a simple gimmick, and Naud and Saper prove strong leads as their characters try to read each other between the likes.

May 25, 2023

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Ygraine Hackett-Cantabrana

The Geek Show (UK)

Whilst there is definitely the bones of a taut and conceptual thriller, Influencer seems to be missing the meat to make it a fully worthwhile watch.

Jul 9, 2024

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Joshua Polanski

Boston Hassle

Influencer sees through the all-too-common and frankly dull Gen X critique of social media influencers as an occupation emblematic of social decline or capitalistic excess (which is true, but nonetheless a tired critique).

Jul 5, 2024

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Petr Navovy

Pajiba

In diving headfirst into the horrors of the social media economy, director Kurtis David Harder delivers a lean and effective story that remembers to critique the game more so than the players trapped within it.

May 9, 2024

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Shane T

It's like the characters were each competing with the others for who could ignore the most red flags. Visually lovely, with a very potent soundtrack that often overshadowed the actual dialog on screen. An interesting premise, but only works because the characters literally acknowledge their justifiable suspicious and then intentionally ignore them, making the story feel forced at times. Worth seeing once.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

07/21/24

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Vito P

"Influencer" is a typical thriller with the usual Machiavellian characters, technically competent but ultimately without substance, falling into a contrived and banal script.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

07/11/24

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Diana S

Not breaking any barriers but a totally decent thriller.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

06/25/24

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A_ P

Massive plot hole…(spoiler alert!) Ryan claimed to be paying for that big home. He never brought it up again the first time he mentioned it, while CW was bossing him around. Why didn’t he kick her out? If he’s the one paying, why didn’t he just stop paying instead of CW calling all the shots. I know it’s a stupid movie and all but it was so frustrating. This movie was ok and it did keep me guessing on what would happen next. Wouldn’t really call it a horror movie. More of a thriller or suspense and I did like the ending.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

06/14/24

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Audience Member

Being devoid of interest to the point of scornful towards the "influencer" era, even a movie in my favorite genre promising to serve up some harshness to that ilk had me severely hesitant. But goddamn am I glad I pressed play, as this "Influencer" proves aptly conceived and executed in just about every respect.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/22/24

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Eric B

Lots of scenery with a very flimsy story and poor acting.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

05/02/24

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INFLUENCER tells the story of Madison (Emily Tennant, "Riverdale"), a popular social media influencer who is having a lonely and uneventful trip in Thailand despite what she tells her followers on Instagram. While reflecting on her boyfriend canceling the trip, she meets CW (Cassandra Naud, "See"), a fearless and enigmatic traveler who offers to take her to some of the most Instagram-worthy locations. Together they share authentic meals and drinks with locals, discussing the differences between Madison's online presence and CW's lack of one. After showing Madison all of the amazing sights, things take a different turn when CW brings her to a surprise location -- a deserted island that is completely off the grid.

Director: Kurtis David Harder
Producer: Kurtis David Harder, Tesh Guttikonda, Brandon Christensen, Jack Campbell, Micah Henry
Screenwriter: Kurtis David Harder, Tesh Guttikonda, Kurtis David Harder, Tesh Guttikonda
Distributor: Shudder
Production Co: Octane Entertainment
Genre: Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): May 26, 2023
Runtime: 1h 32m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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