Be careful who you follow.
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.
Influencer (2023) is a horror and thriller film directed by Kurtis David Harder, released on May 18, 2023 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Cassandra Naud, Emily Tennant, Rory J. Saper and Sara Canning. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 383 ratings.
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Cassandra Naud
as CW
Emily Tennant
as Madison
Rory J. Saper
as Ryan
Sara Canning
as Jessica
Paul Spurrier
as Rupert
Justin Sams
as Jay
Directed by Kurtis David Harder, written by Tesh Guttikonda and Kurtis David Harder, produced by Jack Campbell, Brandon Christensen and Tesh Guttikonda.
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 383 ratings.
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 Harder‘s film embraces…
Reviewed on August 4, 2023
Great movie and it was unique too. Loved it.
Reviewed on July 12, 2025
Fun idea, but a bit flat The idea behind the plot isn't bad, and the main character is engaging, but she is mired by some of the other decisions made. The male lead is not really engaging, and some of the writing is somewhat lack-luster. It isn't a bad movie, and it looks gorgeous, but I think it could have been a bit more tightened when it came to its tension, so that the horror-moments could be allowed to shine.
Reviewed on June 1, 2026
*Influencer* delivers an engaging psychological thriller about digital identity theft through a well-structured mystery, convincing performances, and clever twists that reward attentive viewers. Although CW's psychological motives and some characters' decisions could have been explored more deeply, the film effectively builds suspense while raising timely questions about trust and online identity. Overall, it is a…
Reviewed on June 26, 2026
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Influencer (2023) is available to stream on Netflix, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+, Shudder, Shudder Amazon Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads and Shudder Apple TV channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of Influencer (2023) includes Cassandra Naud, Emily Tennant, Rory J. Saper, Sara Canning and Paul Spurrier. The film was directed by Kurtis David Harder. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Influencer was released on May 18, 2023 and runs for 1h 32m.
Influencer (2023) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 383 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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