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The Horror Movie ‘Influencer’ Blends Social Media Themes into a Vacation Flick

Influencer is a horror movie that blends contemporary themes about social media into a nail-biting vacation horror flick. It rewards going in as unaware as possible and plays into tropes while also setting you on edge when you realize you have no idea what’s going to happen next. This article discusses the movie’s plot and themes without revealing plot spoilers.

Introduction

Influencer is a horror movie. You know this because it’s the latest from Kurtis David Harder, whose credits include being a producer on V/H/S/94, and because you’ll find it streaming on Shudder.

The Plot

The movie follows Madison (Emily Tennant), who’s vacationing alone at a luxurious resort in Thailand. She’s putting on a bubbly show of selfies underscored with inspirational wisdom for her Instagram followers, but secretly she’s cursing her boyfriend, Ryan (Rory J. Saper), for ditching the trip last-minute. When the mysterious CW (Cassandra Naud) swoops in to rescue Madison from a sloshed fellow guest at the hotel bar, Madison is thrilled to meet a friend around her age who’s an experienced traveler and knows all the rad local spots-and not just because of the social-media content opportunities. Truth is, Madison has been bored and lonely, and has started to second-guess her career path as well as her relationship.

The Themes

The movie blends its very 2023 themes about social media (including the warped sense of self that being too online can create – and the insidious ways technology can be used to shape perceptions of reality) into a vacation horror flick.

The Performances

Many of the performances in Influencer layer surprising depth beneath deliberately superficial first impressions.

The Opening Credits

The opening credits appear shockingly late into act one and will take you by surprise.

Conclusion

Influencer arrives May 26 on Shudder. It won’t make you want to avoid new experiences, but it certainly might make you think about leaving your phone turned off.

FAQs

What is ‘Influencer’?

‘Influencer’ is a horror movie that blends contemporary themes about social media into a nail-biting vacation horror flick.

Who stars in ‘Influencer’?

‘Influencer’ stars Emily Tennant as Madison and Cassandra Naud as CW.

When does ‘Influencer’ arrive?

‘Influencer’ arrives May 26 on Shudder.

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