Influencer
Unrated
Runtime: 1hr 32min
Directed by Kurtis David Harder
Written by Kurtis David Harder and Tesh Guttikonda
Stars: Cassandra Naud, Emily Tennant and Rory J Saper
Premiered at Brooklyn Horror Film Festival October 16, 2022
Released in US May 26, 2023 (internet)
RT: 91% critics / 68% audience
Currently streaming on Shudder/AMC+
Synopsis
Influencer Madison is moping around Thailand because her boyfriend dropped out of the trip at the last minute. She meets the mysterious CW, who takes her under her wing. But is CW who she seems to be?
Influencers
Unrated
Runtime: 1hr 50min
Directed by Kurtis David Harder
Written by Kurtis David Harder
Stars: Cassandra Naud, Veronica Long and Paulo Saraiva
Premiered at Fantasia International Film Festival July 26, 2025
Released in US December 12, 2025 (internet)
RT: 96% critics / 68% audience
Currently streaming on Shudder/AMC+
Synopsis
CW has somehow gotten off the island and is now living in France with a girlfriend. When an influencer disrupts her plans for a romantic getaway, she just can’t resist going back to her old ways.
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