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FOLLOWERS - Review

DISTRIBUTOR: Terror Films

SYNOPSIS:  “What starts as hilariously bad YouTube videos develops into a warning to the world about a shocking new strain of supernatural serial killer. Jonty, a failing influencer with an ambition to reach over a million followers, will stop at nothing to become famous. A new start at university brings with it hopes of a resurgence in his popularity when a demonic presence appears in his student house. Jonty decides to stream his and his housemates’ experiences with this supernatural entity to gain the fame and fortune he’s most been craving. But at what cost?”

REVIEW: FOLLOWERS leans heavily on “from the producers of Anna and the Apocalypse and Monsters.” I gleefully jumped into this film due to my enjoyment of “Anna and the Apocalypse,” a Christmas zombie musical. I loved it! There is a bit of that spirit running through FOLLOWERS, but it is a bit more mean spirited.

At its core it is a “found footage” film with a bit of a twist to it. It has this slight feel of “Big Brother” meets the BBC series “Ghosts.” The main focus, Jonty, is an influencer who is trying to regain his status and followers after his previous nefarious actions. The supernatural elements of the tale are more for window dressing. The story is more of a cautionary tale of influencer culture and the lengths they go to obtain and maintain followers. One of the truths they spotlight is how many of these followers might be aware of the scam these influencers are running and still go along for the ride against their better judgment. There are some interesting moments. I was not sympathetic for any of these characters. I did like the villain setup, but what she is actually doing is trying to create a spectral servant, much like a classical zombie.

Other than the principle cast, the majority of the other actors are social media people and 70% of the film was shot by the actors. As such, the majority of the effects are visual. Given everything done over the years by the J-Horror Films, who took it to a new level, the effects here are solid, they’re just not scary enough. The film doesn't cut too often to the folks who are trying to piece together their version of the story as to be distracting. The cinematography is decent, the score helps serve as a reminder you're not actually watching a found footage film and the locations are functional but nothing special.

I enjoyed the cast, especially the four principals. Harry Jarvis brings a lot of energy to his role of Jonty Craig. He is so unlikeable, but yet there is something charming about the scoundrel. Actress Nina Wadia’s Becky Dubar has a great character arc. Clearly there is something weird about the character but she delivers this slow transformation that adds a nice air of mystery and suspense to the film.

Unfortunately, director Marcus Harben passed away before the US release of the film. In his time as a filmmaker he made ten films. Even though it utilizes some tried and true elements, FOLLOWERS has a fresh feel to it that blossoms in the final act. Harry Jarvis and Nina Wadia bring a lot of energy and creativity to the film that keeps it an entertaining and engaging view. The overall tone isn’t exactly a horror film. It’s more of a plot device that allows them to explore the larger themes of influencers and social media. Come to think of it, that can be a real nightmare!

CAST: Harry Jarvis, Loreece Harrison, Daniel Cahill, Erin Austen, Nina Wadia, Orion Lee, David Sterne. CREW: Director/Screenplay - Marcus Harben; Producers - Giles Alderson, Steve Jarvis & Tracy Jarvis; Cinematographer - Alan C. McLaughlin; Score - Jim Lang; Editor - William Honeyball; Production Designer - Alice Cousins; Costume Designer - Leena Mistry; Visual Effects Supervisor - Ben Honeyball. OFFICIAL: N.A. FACEBOOK: N.A. TWITTER: N.A. TRAILER: https://youtu.be/GejB82nnqGY RELEASE DATE: On Digital and On Demand March 24th, 2023

**Until we can all head back into the theaters our “COVID Reel Value” will be similar to how you rate a film on digital platforms - 👍 (Like), 👌 (It’s just okay),  or 👎 (Dislike)

Reviewed by Joseph B Mauceri

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Followers arrives this Friday!

From the producers of ANNA AND THE APOCALYPSE, a new unique found-footage movie starring a superlative young cast. From the producers of Anna and the Apocalypse and Monsters, and in the tradition of Get Out and ‘’Black Mirror’’, Terror Films’ FOLLOWERS combines horror with black comedy to satirize today’s influencer generation while bringing a fresh new spin to the found-footage genre. What…

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Official Trailer For Horror Film, FOLLOWERS!

Terror Films has released the first official trailer for the new horror film, FOLLOWERS! The picture is from the producers of Anna And The Apocalypse. It is directed by the late Marcus Harben and stars Harry Jarvis, Loreece Harrison, Erin Austen, and more. Check out the trailer along with more film details after the break below. From The Press Release FROM THE PRODUCERS OF ANNA AND THE…

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Watch Trailer For UK indie Comedy Horror Followers

Watch Trailer For UK indie Comedy Horror Followers @ScreenboundPic #Followers #HarryJarvis #MarcusHarben

For anyone who uses social media like for business or website getting followers is vital. In Followers, how people following you is enough? Screenbound Pictures have released the UK Trailer, so would you choose them over your friends and at what cost? The film sadly was filmmaker Marcus Harben one and only film. Marcus’ life was cut cruelly short by cancer in early 2021 after post-production had…

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FOLLOWERS (2021) Reviews and overview of haunted house horror

FOLLOWERS (2021) Reviews and overview of haunted house horror

‘But at what cost?’ Followers is a 2021 British horror film about a struggling social media influencer who discovers the house he shares is haunted. The ghost brings him and his friends fame and fortune, but with deadly consequences. Written and directed by Marcus Harben making his feature film debut. Produced by Giles Alderson, Stephen Jarvis and Tracy Jarvis. Parkhouse Pictures production stars…

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My friend Marcus Harben asked me to collaborate with him on a comic, that we completed shortly before he died. We went quick and silly, and the humour is all his. Weird Things That Happened When I Got The Fucking Cancer by Marcus Harben and Dave Turbitt is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

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Marcus Harben Death - Obituary | Marcus Harben Dead - Passed Away

Marcus Harben Death - Dead,  Obituary, Funeral, Cause Of Death, Passed Away: On March 1st, 2021, InsideEko Media learned about the death of Marcus Harben through social media publications made on Twitter. Click to read and leave tributes

Marcus Harben Death – Dead,  Obituary, Funeral, Cause Of Death, Passed Away: On March 1st, 2021, InsideEko Media learned about the death of Marcus Harben through social media publications made on Twitter. InsideEko is yet to confirm Marcus Harben’s cause of death as no health issues, accident or other causes of death have been learned to be associated with the passing. This death has caused a lot…

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FOLLOWERS | Official Horror Trailer, Poster & Images

From the producers of Anna and the Apocalypse and Monsters, and in the tradition of Get Out and ‘’Black Mirror’’, Terror Films’ FOLLOWERS combines horror with black comedy to satirize today’s influencer generation while bringing a fresh new spin to the found-footage genre.

What starts as hilariously bad YouTube videos develops into a warning to the world about a shocking new strain of supernatural serial killer.

Jonty, a failing influencer with an ambition to reach over a million followers, will stop at nothing to become famous. A new start at university brings with it hopes of a resurgence in his popularity when a demonic presence appears in his student house. Jonty decides to stream his and his housemates’ experiences with this supernatural entity to gain the fame and fortune he’s most been craving. But at what cost?

To create an authentic found footage feel over 70% of Followers was filmed by the actors themselves. Directed by the late Marcus Harben, and starring Harry Jarvis (Netflix’s Knight Before Christmas), Loreece Harrison (“Black Mirror”), Erin Austen (“The Royals”), Daniel Cahill (Anna and the Apocalypse), Nina Wadia (Aladdin), Orion Lee (Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi), and Tanya Burr, FOLLOWERS premieres on digital platforms in North America on March 24th, 2023, from Terror Films.

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Marcus Harben Death - Obituary : Marcus Harben Has Died

Marcus Harben Death - Obituary, Funeral, Cause Of Death Sending our deepest love and condolences to the family and friends of our dear colleague, writer and director Marcus Harben. ....clink link to learn more Sending our deepest love and condolences to the family and friends of our dear colleague, writer and director Marcus Harben. ....clink link to learn more

Marcus Harben Death – Obituary, Funeral, Cause Of Death Sending our deepest love and condolences to the family and friends of our dear colleague, writer and director Marcus Harben. Through a social media announcement, DeadDeath learned on March 1st, 2021, about the death of Marcus Harben who has died. In the mourning spirit of this death, families, friends, and associates of the deceased share…