Looking for a horror film to get you in the mood for Halloween?
The Influencer Project is a found-footage thriller that takes our obsession with social media and turns it into a genuinely unsettling nightmare. Starring Chiara King as a fictionalised version of herself, the film explores the darker side of online fame and the terrifying consequences of being watched.
Here are four reasons why it deserves a place on your Halloween watchlist!
It’s the perfect Halloween horror story
There’s something particularly frightening about a horror film that’s rooted fully in the real world. Inspired by true events, The Influencer Project taps into our fears of being stalked, monitored, and targeted, delivering a story that feels disturbingly relevant in today’s digital world.
With its escalating tension and unsettling premise, the film offers a chilling alternative to the usual supernatural Halloween fare. Sometimes, the scariest monsters aren’t lurking in the shadows – they’re in our Instagram DMs!
It brings found-footage horror into the social media age
Produced by The Blair Witch Project‘s Eduardo Sánchez and Gregg Hale, The Influencer Project avoids cheap genre cliches to deliver an entirely fresh nightmare. Instead of copying old handheld camera tricks, the film plays with the digital tools we use today – blending smartphone feeds, chaotic livestreams, and claustrophobic mockumentary footage.
Chiara King’s lead performance
At the centre of the film is Chiara King, who delivers one of the most memorable performances of the year. Best known for her actual, real-world social media presence, King proves she has what it takes to be a magnetic big-screen force.
She’s particularly impressive when the film reaches its biggest dramatic moments, bringing real intensity and conviction to the horror. King is definitely one to watch in the coming years.
It’s a great conversation starter
Beyond the scares, The Influencer Project raises some fascinating questions about our relationship with social media. How much of our lives should we share online? How much responsibility do creators have to their audiences, and vice versa? And what happens when the attention we crave – and/or have made a career from – becomes something to fear?
Ultimately, The Influencer Project offers more than Halloween thrills. It’s a timely reminder of the darker side of digital fame – and a story that might make you think twice before sharing your live location.
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