Influencers is a 2025 Canadian-American horror thriller film directed by Curtis David Harder from a screenplay by Curtis David Harder. The film is set to be released in Canada on July 26, 2025.
The film is set in the sunny south of France, where CW and her friend Diane are celebrating their first anniversary as a couple. Their life seems perfect — luxurious, romantic, peaceful. But then Charlotte, a popular British influencer, comes along and intrudes on their cozy world. They are moved to a smaller hotel room because of Charlotte. Charlotte becomes close to Diane, which irritates CW. The plot develops in the direction of manipulation, obsession, identity theft, violence. Topics include: the phenomenon of influencership, what a „persona“ means, what lies behind the social media facade, and how far jealousy, the desire for recognition and control can go.
The film is shot in sunny, picturesque locations – southern France, which contrasts with the dark content of the story. The script and direction aim to create tension through manipulation, psychology, a look at social media and identity, rather than through classic horror effects. Visually, it looks like a film with a luxurious setting and glamour, but with a dungeon of darkness – the idea is to show the contrast between the „gloss“ and reality.
Based on available information and early assessments, "„Influencers“" is a very promising film that offers something more than a standard horror-thriller, considering the topicality of the topic of influencership, digital identity, and social media.
