Influence

Dec 2, 2023

1h 23m

★ 0.0

Overview

A filmmaker struggling with her mental health reaches a breaking point and kidnaps a famous social media influencer in an attempt to coerce them into playing the lead in her latest project.

Genres

Comedy

Thriller

Production Companies

Happy Medium Productions

Influence Trailers

Cast

Patricia

Cheyenne Perez

Ashley

Grace Kaufman

Melissa

Emily Hall

Eliza

Hilty Bowen

Pawn Shop Owner

David Lengel

Café Fangirl

Ansa Woo

Festival Organizer

Jenna Edwards

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