Followers
Followers

Movie spotlight

Followers

2022
Movie
83 min
English

A struggling social media influencer discovers the house he shares is haunted. The ghost brings him and his friends fame and fortune, but with deadly consequences.

Insights

IMDb4.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes35%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users65%
Director: Kyle HydenGenres: Comedy, Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of social media influencers are invited to a secluded cabin to participate in a competition that promises fame and fortune. However, they soon discover that the true cost of viral fame might be their lives as a sinister force begins to pick them off one by one.

Critical Reception

Followers received a mixed to negative reception, with critics often citing its derivative plot and inconsistent tone. While some appreciated its attempts at social commentary on influencer culture, many found the horror elements underdeveloped and the comedy falling flat. Audience scores were similarly divided, with some enjoying the low-budget horror thrills and others criticizing its predictability.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film tries to satirize influencer culture but often feels superficial.

  • Horror elements are predictable and lack genuine scares.

  • Performances are uneven, with some cast members struggling to elevate the material.

Google audience: Google users found the movie to be a somewhat entertaining, albeit predictable, horror flick. Many enjoyed the premise and the commentary on social media, but noted that the execution could have been tighter and the scares more impactful. Some viewers appreciated the low-budget charm.

Fun Fact

The film was shot entirely on location in a remote cabin in the woods, adding to the isolated atmosphere during production.

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