spooky tuesday is a (now not so new!) podcast where we’re breaking down all of our favorite slashers, thrillers, monster movies and black comedies on the new scariest day of the week.
can you be a girl's girl if you're killing other girls? are we the ones not standing in feminine solidarity when we try to bring down a girl boss whose passion just so happens to be serial killing? these are the important philosophical questions we must ask ourselves on the influencer (2023) episode of spooky tuesday. a shudder exclusive that didn't make nearly as much of a splash as it deserved, this horror movie is as fun as it is gorgeous. it also just so happens to be chelsea's birthday pick, so while we could pitch you on how it lays the groundwork for buying girl scout cookies as praxis, we'll probably just sit back, celebrate, and see if we can't find any of last season's thin mints hiding in the unexplored depths of our freezers.
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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.
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…
‘Be careful who you follow’
Influencer is a 2022 American psychological thriller about a lonely social media guru who meets an inspiring fellow traveller in Thailand
Directed and co-produced by Kurtis David Harder (Spiral; Incontrol; Cody Fitz) from a screenplay co-written with co-producer Tesh Guttikonda. Also produced by Jack Campbell, Brandon Christensen and Micah Henry.
Diamond Cutter…
So I couldn't find this one anywhere, so I recorded it while watching the movie. I promise it's only this amazing scene I did it with, because I felt so bad for the kid, but it was an amazingly acted scene. :)
Taken from Hunted starring Rory J Saper. Enjoy! WARNING: EMETO and BLOOD!!! Also, turn your sound up so you can hear his obvious discomfort.
↳“You probably brought me all the way out here to kill me. Middle of the ocean... No one can hear you scream.” Influencer (2022) dir. Kurtis David Harder
Plot: 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.
Starring: Emily Tennant, Cassandra Naud, Rory J. Saper & Sara Canning
Okay, I'm finally tackling the rest of my reviews for the horror movies that I've watched this year so far. Or at least the ones I remember. lol Now it's between this & Dream Scenario for which one was my actual first horror watch of 2024 but I'm going with this because I remember it was pretty close to the start of the year when I did. And I also remember actually really enjoying it. Not because it was particularly unique or great but because it felt stylish with a strong performance by Cassandra Naud playing the twisted CW. The rest of the cast was good too but she was the true standout. If nothing else, I'd say watch it for her. It's nothing truly amazing but I thought it was a solid enough thriller considering these types of movies continue to pop up the more influencers become part of our daily lives. It was only a matter of time before they became a staple in horror. It's also really easy on the eyes with the tropical location of the movie and I also really dug the music used. For a Shudder original, it's a lot better than I expected, that's for sure. Since they're generally a hit or miss (but tend to lean more miss) so, yeah, a positive watch for me personally.
hey, Cat and Mouse! I hope you're doing well. Could I please ask for some help finding a fc? It's a male around 25 year old, a soft vibe. His parents and younger sibling are already in play, if it helps it's Theo James, Leighton Meester and Bella Ramsey. I never thought I'd have such a hard time finding a 20 something white boy. I appreciate any help.
Director: Kurtis David Harder
Starring: Emily Tennant, Rory J Saper, Cassandra Naud
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.
Madison (Emily Tennant) loves taking pictures with her phone and she loves social media. In fact,…
Influencer (2023)
Directed by Kurtis David Harder
Screenplay by Harder & Tesh Guttikonda
Starring Emily Tennant, Cassandra Naud, Rory J. Saper, Justin Sams, Sara Canning, & Paul Spurrier.
Horror / Mystery / Thriller
★★★1/2 (out of ★★★★★)
DISCLAIMER: The following essay
contains SPOILERS!
You’ve been warned.
We’ve started seeing a wave of horror films about online life over the past few years,…
Chris: Influencer is a suspense film about a social media influencer-related criminal, something of a modern Hitchcock film and better than most, kept my attention well past my bedtime, Watch: On Subscription Service.
Richie: It had a little slow pace but was done well, Watch: On Subscription Service.