Influencer

"Be careful who you follow."

2023 1h 32m EN

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6.3

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★6.3TMDB · 391

HorrorThriller

Synopsis

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While struggling on a solo backpacking trip in Thailand, social media influencer Madison meets CW, who travels with ease and shows her a more uninhibited way of living. But CW's interest in her takes a darker turn.

“Be careful who you follow.”

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Cast

Cassandra Naud
CW
Emily Tennant
Madison
Rory J. Saper
Ryan
Sara Canning
Jessica
Paul Spurrier
Rupert
Justin Sams
Jay

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Kurtis David Harder
Writers: Tesh Guttikonda, Kurtis David Harder
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America, Thailand, Canada

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ERA

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Released 3 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: United States of America, Thailand, Canada.

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3 / 8

CINEMA

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Part of the "Influencer Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Kurtis David Harder, shot by Robert Pistillo. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Rob Grant shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Cassandra Naud and Emily Tennant and Rory J. Saper carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Be careful who you follow.".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt13309170 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Kurtis David Harder directs. Robert Pistillo behind the camera. Rob Grant cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America, Thailand, Canada. Dialogue in English.

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1Released 3 years ago.
2International production across 3 countries: United States of America, Thailand, Canada.
3Part of the "Influencer Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
4Directed by Kurtis David Harder, shot by Robert Pistillo. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Rob Grant shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Cassandra Naud and Emily Tennant and Rory J. Saper carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Be careful who you follow.".
8IMDB entry: tt13309170 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Robert Pistillo
Editing: Rob Grant
Production design: Megan MacAulay
Costume design: Madison Cannell
Makeup / hair: Pauline Dustan
Sound: Joe Barrucco
Runtime: 92 min · 1h 32m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
IMDB: Influencer (2023)

Part of

Influencer Collection

A horror film series centered around social media influencers.

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Kurtis David Harder

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Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots2023-08-04
★ 6/10
The social media age lends itself well to the horror-thriller genre, but most films turn out to be a shallow, cautionary tale about the toxicity that comes from our narcissistic desire for more fan engagement and obsession with accruing “likes.” That’s not the case with “Influencer,” a creative and fresh take on movies set in the TikTok and Instagram era. Director and co-writer Kurtis David Harder‘s film embraces the online influencer culture with a project that has shades of “Single White Female” and “Sissy,” and it’s filled with enough psychological suspense to keep you on the edge of your seat. Madison (Emily Tennant) is a popular social media influencer who planned a lavish trip to Thailand with her boyfriend Ryan (Rory J Saper), who bailed at the last minute. Determined to save her vacation, she heads to the country alone and films videos for her loyal followers, making it seem like she’s have a much better time than she actually is. One night at the hotel bar, she meets CW (Cassandra Naud), a fearless and knowledgeable traveler who offers to take Madison under her wing and show her the most Instagram-worthy locations around. They develop a quick friendship, bonding over food, drinks, and the love of adventure. Things seem to be looking up for Madison until CW takes her for a surprise overnight camping visit to a deserted island that’s completely off the grid. Instead of the typical story of a man preying on a woman traveling alone, in this scenario it’s a female (which somehow makes her feel more trustworthy). You aren’t concerned for Madison’s safety at first, because CW seems like a really cool, friendly person. Once you begin to feel uneasy about her intentions, it’s already too late. The script, which Harder co-wrote with Tesh Guttikonda, is clever but never annoying, and the narrative goes to as many unexpected places as it does familiar. Although the premise can sometimes feel like something you’ve seen before, the story has enough natural and unforced surprises to keep you guessing and engaged. A major part of the reason the film works so well is that the story seems plausible and realistic, and the performances from the cast are terrific. Naud is unsettling as a genuine psychopath who is a master of manipulation, and Tennant and Sara Canning as social media superstars are extremely believable in their roles. Harder is a skilled director who handles the material well, and he understands the cinematic language of the thriller. Some of the best parts of “Influencer” are also the most unexpected, so I have actively avoided revealing too many spoilers in this review. The film offers a chilling look at our natural insecurities, arrogance, and conceit when it comes to our online presence, but it also is a really fun horror-thriller that’s exceptionally satisfying.
Dean2025-07-12
★ 7/10
Great movie and it was unique too. Loved it.
Sierbahnn2026-06-01
★ 6/10
Fun idea, but a bit flat The idea behind the plot isn't bad, and the main character is engaging, but she is mired by some of the other decisions made. The male lead is not really engaging, and some of the writing is somewhat lack-luster. It isn't a bad movie, and it looks gorgeous, but I think it could have been a bit more tightened when it came to its tension, so that the horror-moments could be allowed to shine.