Spoiler-Free Review of “Influencers” on Shudder: A Bloody Entertaining Sequel that somehow Surpasses the Original!

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“You don’t get lonely traveling all alone?”

Influencers premiered on Shudder on December 12th 2025. The horror-thriller sequel stars Cassandra Naud, Emily Tennant, Georgina Campbell, Veronica Long, and Jonathan Whitesell. It runs for approximately an hour and fifty minutes.

After the events of Influencer, CW is enjoying carefree life in the south of France with her girlfriend, but when they go away for the weekend she meets a new social media influencer who gets under her skin as the old CW quickly returns.

Here is the trailer:

Influencers takes things further than the original film, proving to be even more shocking and bloodier than before with two dynamic female leads at the center of it all. Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

Cassandra Naud is incredible!

She was fantastic in the original film, which I watched recently again to get ready for the sequel, but she took things up a notch in the sequel. She was an unstoppable force of nature. I loved how unhinged she was. It really complimented the overall tone of the film so well, mirroring the camp of it all in such a wild way. I enjoyed every second of it.

Emily Tennant was fabulous as well and kept up with her. Honestly I expected nothing less after that insane ending, but wow these two were amazing.

There will be no spoilers in this review, but can we somehow get a third film out of this? I’ll be waiting…

Finds its identity and OWNS it!

I loved the first film. I thought it was such a fresh take on the social media angle, which I have seen butchered to death by other films. However, after watching the first film again, it seemed like it was still finding its way even though it was terrific overall.

Well, I can definitely report that the sequel found its identity and just went for it in the best way possible. This film didn’t hold back at all. It was bold, extreme, and so incredible to watch unfold on the screen. I loved how campy and cunty it was. Honestly, I was surprised by how well executed this sequel was and that ending…wow! It was incredible.

There was so much buildup after the first film and I thought the sequel did an amazing job of giving the audience what they were craving.

The Cons:

A few unanswered questions.

I know this was intentional, but I had a few lingering questions by the time I got to the end. There was one that stood out the most and they even poked fun at it during the film, but I need to know what happened there! I’m hoping we get a prequel as well with some of these answers because I am officially obsessed with these films!

So am I in or out?

I’m in 100 percent!!!

INFLUENCERS is a satisfying sequel that doesn’t hold back, delivering on camp, gore, and insane moments galore.

One of my favorite films of the year!

I’m a big fan of the vacation gone wrong genre and this one just moved to the top of that list. Bring on the third film!

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Influencers in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

This competition is killer…

When former friends, Shay and Adriana team up to participate in a Halloween scavenger hunt with a cash prize, they temporarily put their differences aside to outsmart their opponents. However, they soon start to realize that a dangerous threat is playing their own version of the game, stalking them during each hunt.

Winning is now a necessity as their lives are at stake. As old wounds and memories re-surface, Shay and Adriana attempt to unmask the threat before the night is over, but soon learn that Scream Hunt is not done with them just yet…

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Spoiler-Free Review of “Hell Motel” on Shudder: Campy, Slasher Fun!

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“I don’t feel good about this place…”

Hell Motel premiered on June 17th 2025 with the first two episodes available to stream now on Shudder or AMC+. The remaining episodes will air weekly. There will be eight episodes in total for the limited horror slasher series.

The series (from the creators of Slasher) stars Paula Brancati, Eric McCormack, Atticus Mitchell, Shaun Benson, and Genevieve DeGraves. Each episode runs for approximately 45-50 minutes.

A group of true crime obsessives are invited to the Cold River Motel thirty years after gruesome murders took place there, but they soon realize that they are also being targeted by a masked killer as they are hunted down one by one.

Here is the trailer:

Hell Motel has a fun premise with plenty of gory kills to be excited about, but does it do enough to earn a watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

Fun premise!

I loved the Slasher anthology series and Hell Motel already feels like it could be another extended season of that. I’m eagerly trying to figure out what twists will be thrown our way and it’s fun seeing some familiar faces from Slasher.

So far the series isn’t taking itself too seriously, which is working in its favor. I hope it continues to lean more on the camp side of things because that’s what I’m loving so far.

Gory kills.

If you’re a horror fan and looking for some over-the-top gory kills, you’ll get your fill here. I was impressed with them so far and I can’t wait to see more!

Sure, they’re a little silly at times, but I came into this one expecting to see some bloody gore and so far it’s delivering in that department!

The Cons:

Some pacing issues…

My only real con is that there seems to be a little bit too much fluff here between the kills. The episodes are on the longer side so I noticed this more than I normally would. I’m also having a difficult time connecting with some of the characters, but I’m hoping this will change as the episodes continue.

So am I in or out?

I’m in!

Hell Motel is off to a bloody good start!

If you’re a fan of Slasher, I highly recommend checking this one out. As long as you manage your expectations and don’t take things too seriously, you’ll have a blast.

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Hell Motel in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

PLAY BY THE RULES…STAY ALIVE…

A harmless night of fun turns deadly for six college friends but the game has only just begun. Take a mystery thrill ride right from your own living room. Dash and Seek is out now!

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Spoiler-Free Review of “Grafted” on Shudder: Shocking and Stomach-Turning!

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“With a new face become the real you…”

Grafted premiered on Shudder on January 24th 2025. The body horror film (directed by Sasha Rainbow) stars Joyena Sun, Jess Hong, Jared Turner, and Eden Hart. It runs for approximately an hour and thirty-five minutes.

After losing her father, a socially awkward girl named Wei goes to live with her aunt and cousin while studying on scholarship in New Zealand. After accepting a research assistant role in a lab, she begins to further her father’s research to find a way to make others beautiful, but it backfires on her with deadly consequences.

Here is the trailer:

Grafted is a gruesome mix of The Substance and It’s What’s Inside, grabbing hold of its audience with its shocking content and never letting go. Is it worthy of YOUR next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

A disturbing premise with twisted Mean Girls flair.

I was completely drawn in by this one. I loved the Mean Girls angle. This film had so many clever nods at Heathers and Jawbreaker while carving out its own dark identity.

Similar to The Substance, this film had a lot to say about the way society views beauty in others, making this a compelling watch with an important message behind it.

P.S. Bikkie the dog is a scene stealer!

Gross body horror (if that’s your thing).

It was a little too much for me personally, but if you enjoy films with extreme body horror, you’ll get plenty of that in this one. I wouldn’t recommend watching this while eating and I had second thoughts about my face mask after watching this…

The Cons:

A film I’ve seen before.

Don’t get me wrong…I really enjoyed this one, but in a lot of ways it felt like a watered down version of movies I’ve seen before. However, it follows that formula well enough in a unique way so this wasn’t a major con for me.

So am I in or out?

I’m in!!!

GRAFTED is a disturbing and jaw-dropping watch that has A LOT to say.

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Grafted in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

This competition is killer…

My young adult horror thriller is out now! I hope you enjoy!

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Spoiler-Free Review of “Get Away” on Shudder: A Bloody & Bizarre Horror Comedy

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“You’ll be stranded…”

Get Away released on Shudder on January 10th 2025. The horror comedy film stars Nick Frost, Aisling Bea, Maisie Ayres, and Sebastian Croft. It runs for approximately an hour and twenty-five minutes.

A remote vacation in Sweden takes a twisted turn when a family discovers that there may be a serial killer on the island threatening them all.

Here is the trailer:

Get Away starts out like your standard vacation gone wrong film, but it takes a risky and unexpected turn with its bloody final act. Is it worthy of YOUR next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

Creepy and unsettling vibe.

I love vacation gone wrong films and this one definitely had an extra creepy tone. I’m not sure who would want to go on a vacation in a place like this, but there were plenty of unsettling moments sprinkled throughout the film, making me question booking an Airbnb ever again.

Insane final act!

I mean…really insane! It was batshit crazy in the best way possible. I kind of saw the twist coming, but it was still a lot of fun, making this a much more entertaining watch overall. If you’re thinking of tuning out, I highly recommend sticking around until the end.

The Cons:

Sluggish pacing at times.

The overall runtime was on the shorter side, but the middle of the film felt a little slower for me personally. I felt like we were waiting around for something extreme to happen. Don’t worry…we get there, but you have to sit through some slow fluff before that.

So am I in or out?

I’m in!

Get Away is a bonkers watch with a bloody fun twist.

Nick Frost is a lot of fun in this unexpected horror comedy gem.

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Get Away in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

DON’T TAKE THE JOB…

It was only supposed to be temporary…but when Olivia Crewe accepts a new position that seems too good to be true, she soon discovers that twelve other girls previously had the same job as her. Only none of them lasted for more than thirty days. No notice. Nothing…right before they mysteriously disappeared without a trace.

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Spoiler-Free Review of “Oddity” in Theaters: A Terrifying and Twisted Gem!

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“We are connected…”

Oddity premiered in limited theaters on July 19th 2024 and is now available to watch on demand as of August 21st 2024. The supernatural mystery horror film stars Carolyn Bracken, Gwilym Lee, Caroline Menton, Tadhg Murphy, and Steve Wall. It runs for approximately an hour and thirty-eight minutes.

After the brutal murder of her twin sister, Darcy is determined to get revenge on those responsible by using haunted items.

Here is the trailer:

Oddity lures us into a compelling mystery with some terrifying moments weaved into the plot. Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

Chilling opening scene…

The opening scene draws you in completely without wasting time with unnecessary fluff. It was so eerie and I have a feeling it will give me quite a few nightmares in the future. This really set the tone for the rest of the film, effectively reeling its audience into an intriguing and eerie mystery.

Genuinely scary!

I haven’t jumped like this in a really long time! There were quite a few spine-tingling moments in this one that had me on the edge of my seat. It was quite refreshing to see some organic scares that didn’t feel cheesy or forced by any means. They just worked naturally with the plot of the story, enhancing my viewing experience that much more.

The Cons:

Slower parts at times.

I wouldn’t say that this was a major con and it didn’t take away from the overall impact of the film by any means. We started off with such a bang so it made sense for things to slow down a little bit after this. It still built up enough intensity leading to the reveals and I have to say that I was thoroughly impressed by that ending. Well done!

So am I in or out?

I’m in!!!

Oddity is a cleverly made horror film that unleashes some frightening moments upon its audience, never letting us off the hook.

This film exceeded my expectations and then some! I’m not sure that I’ll be sleeping for a while though…

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Oddity in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

DON’T TAKE THE JOB…

My supernatural thriller Girl Number Thirteen is out now! I hope you enjoy!

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Spoiler-Free Review of “Humane” on Demand: Enrico Colantoni is Bloody Entertaining

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“Humanity is the opposing side…”

Humane released on demand on April 26th 2024. The horror thriller film stars Jay Baruchel, Sebastian Chacon, Emily Hampshire, Peter Gallagher, and Enrico Colantoni. It runs for approximately 93 minutes.

After the collapse of the global environment, the government resorts to extreme measures to reduce the world’s population.

Here is the trailer:

Humane has a thought-provoking and outrageous premise, but does it do enough to earn a watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

Interesting concept.

I’ve seen a lot of “end of the world” or post-apocalyptic depictions lately in film, but I really think this one stood out as a unique gem. The idea behind it all was very intriguing and it got me thinking about a lot. I had tons of questions, which made this an engaging watch overall. I think this film will definitely create some interesting discussions and I loved the use of gore. I hope to see more from this director soon.

Enrico Colantoni is the best part of the film!

I’m a huge fan of his from the Veronica Mars days and I really loved his dark humor and quirkiness in this one. He elevated this film in so many ways and as soon as it started dragging, I was thrown right into things again because of his reactions. I absolutely loved him in this!

The Cons:

I wasn’t fully invested in the rest of the characters…

For some reason, I just couldn’t connect to any of them so I didn’t care about what happened to them. I think we needed some more character development to actually root for anyone or see them interact more as a family. I didn’t need this movie to be that much longer, but there was some opportunity here for sure.

So am I in or out?

I’m in about 75 percent…

Humane is fresh, bloody, and entertaining enough for your next watch.

It didn’t exactly stick the landing, but it did something different, which I appreciated.

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Humane in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

PLAY BY THE RULES…STAY ALIVE…

A harmless night of fun turns deadly for six college friends but the game has only just begun. Take a mystery thrill ride right from your own living room. Dash and Seek is out now! I hope you enjoy!

READ IF YOU DARE…

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Spoiler-Free Review of “Baghead” on Shudder: Watered Down Version of “Talk to Me”

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“You can’t escape this place…”

Baghead released on Shudder on April 5th 2024. It had an initial release back in December 2023. The supernatural horror film stars Freya Allan, Ruby Barker, Jeremy Irvine, Peter Mullan, and Saffron Burrows. It runs for approximately an hour and thirty-five minutes.

Iris inherits a run-down pub from her deceased father and quickly discovers that there is a supernatural being in the basement that can allow others to speak with the dead.

Here is the trailer:

Baghead has an eerie premise and a worthy cast, but does it do enough to earn a watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

A chilling premise.

Similar to Talk to Me, this film explored the dangers of reaching out to the dead and the consequences that can occur as a result. I was really intrigued by this entry and I appreciated that it tried to give the audience enough history behind the supernatural being. The effort was definitely there and there were some freaky moments sprinkled in.

Welcome to horror, Freya Allan!

I’m already a fan of hers from The Witcher and I actually really liked her in this film. I hope to see her in more horror entries soon because I think she can really excel in this genre. Her performance pulled me in enough even though I needed a bit more layers to her character.

The rest of the cast was decent enough as well.

The Cons:

Needed more of an edge.

This movie wasn’t bad, but I think it could have been so much better. It had all the ingredients to become a truly creepy entry in the supernatural horror genre and it fell short because of dull pacing, lack of proper character development, and a wishy-washy ending.

A lot of the jump scares felt silly and misplaced. I also wanted a lot more development for the character of Iris and more of an understanding of her relationship with her best friend. She seemed helpful enough, but I wasn’t super invested because I didn’t understand what the two of them had been through together as friends.

I really wanted a lot more from the ending and while there were a few twists and surprises thrown our way, they just felt mediocre and forced.

So am I in or out?

I’m 50/50 on this one…

There were some glimmers of creepy goodness within this film, but it took too long to get anywhere and a lot felt underdeveloped, which was disappointing.

Freya Allan did a good enough job; however, and deserves more horror films to star in.

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Baghead in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

PLAY BY THE RULES…STAY ALIVE…

A harmless night of fun turns deadly for six college friends but the game has only just begun. Take a mystery thrill ride right from your own living room. Dash and Seek is out now!

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Spoiler-Free Review of “The Sacrifice Game” on Shudder: Packed with Plenty of Welcomed Twists

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“Christmas Killers strike again…”

The Sacrifice Game released on Shudder on December 8th 2023. The horror film stars Olivia Scott Welch, Mena Massoud, Chloe Levine, Madison Baines, and Georgia Acken. It runs for approximately an hour and forty minutes.

Set in the 1970’s, two boarding school students are stuck there for Christmas, but when a cult of vicious killers show up at their door looking to summon a demon, they must figure out a way to survive.

Here is the trailer:

The Sacrifice Game may seem like your average home invasion thriller at first glance, but it provides the audience with plenty of deadly twists and turns to keep us invested. Is it worthy of YOUR next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

The time period works to its advantage.

Similar to X, I thought that this film successfully channeled the 1970’s vibe it was going for. From the music, to the hair, to the clothes, it nailed it. A lot of films try to slap on a time period to make themselves stand out, but I thought that The Sacrifice Game truly embodied this era effortlessly. The muted lighting worked well too and I love how this film was shot.

Entertaining villains.

The opening scene of this film was jaw-dropping in a good way. It didn’t hold anything back and let loose with lots of blood and gore to reel horror fans in. As the film progressed, I found myself particularly drawn to the villains. They were actually a lot of fun and they lightened up some of the heavy content.

The actresses playing the two school girls did a great job with what they were given as well and showed off their range.

I also really liked that this film wasn’t afraid to break out of the standard home invasion genre and hit us with plenty of twists and turns, making this a much more unique watch. While not all of the reveals landed for me, I appreciated the effort here.

The Cons:

Loses its way in the middle…

This film featured a strong opening and ending, but the pacing suffered a lot in the middle of the film. This movie wasn’t long, but certain parts felt really dragged out for me and I think it could have benefited from being a touch shorter.

Some of the dialogue was also pretty dull and uninspiring, but the plot made up for that. This film was good, but it could have been truly exceptional if a few minor tweaks had been made.

So am I in or out?

I’m in!!!

The Sacrifice Game successfully carves its way into the holiday horror genre, keeping us guessing until the very end.

While this film was far from perfect, I found it to be really entertaining and I hope to see Fear Street’s Olivia Scott Welch in more horror entries soon because she rocked this role and then some!

I hope you enjoyed the review and please feel free to share your thoughts on The Sacrifice Game in the comments section!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

IN THE CITY THAT NEVER SLEEPS, HER NIGHT FROM HELL HAS ONLY JUST BEGUN…

After working the night shift, Ashley becomes entangled in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse with a local street gang, forcing her to come up with a plan to survive the night by turning the tables on them.

Ashley must fight for her life and take them out one by one if she wants to make it to morning…

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Spoiler-Free Review of “Night of the Hunted” on Shudder: Adrenaline-Fuelled Thriller Delivers

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“I’ve never done anything to you…”

Night of the Hunted released on Shudder on October 20th 2023. The survival-thriller film stars Camille Rowe, J. John Bieler, and Jeremy Scippio. It runs for approximately an hour and thirty-five minutes.

When Alice stops at a remote gas station late at night, she’s targeted by an unknown sniper. Her only hope is to flag someone down to help her or try and survive on her own by using her surroundings to her advantage.

Here is the trailer:

Night of the Hunted is my kind of thriller with an exceptional female lead and a simple, but intense formula that will hold your attention until the very end. Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

Starts off with a bang…literally!

With minimal set-up, we are launched into an edge-of-your-seat thrill ride that doesn’t hold back. It’s a simple, but effective approach, reminding me immediately of films like P2 (from the same director), Alone (2020), and Hunt Her, Kill Her. These are my favorite kinds of survival thrillers. I loved how bloody and brutal this one was. It had my heart racing and I thought that ending was so well done!

A strong and resourceful female lead.

Camille Rowe was bloody fantastic as Alice. I thought she was clever and bad-ass. I liked that her character was flawed in a lot of ways. It gave the film more substance and it also made her more relatable. She wasn’t perfect by any means, but you still wanted to root for her against all odds.

The Cons:

Loses a touch of steam in the middle.

This wasn’t a major con because I thought the dialogue needed to happen in order for the film to progress, but it didn’t compare to the beginning and end of this film, which were so beyond intense. I actually really liked the dynamic going on and thought the conversations helped enhance the movie in a lot of ways, but I have a feeling that there will be some mixed thoughts on this.

So am I in or out?

I’m in!!!

Night of the Hunted is a ruthless and intense survival thriller featuring a bad-ass female lead who commands the screen.

I thoroughly enjoyed this film!

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Night of the Hunted in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

DON’T TAKE THE JOB…

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Spoiler-Free Review of “Perpetrator” on Shudder: What did I just watch?

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“I don’t know what to do with her…”

Perpetrator released on Shudder on September 1st 2023. The supernatural horror film stars Alicia Silverstone, Chris Lowell, Kiah McKirnan, and Melanie Liburd. It runs for approximately an hour and forty minutes.

Jonny is sent to live with her aunt right before her 18th birthday, triggering a bewitching transformation that allows her to help find a group of missing girls in her town.

Here is the trailer:

Perpetrator had plenty of bewitching ingredients, but its slow pace and trippy weirdness made this one difficult to enjoy. Is it worthy of YOUR next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

An eerie premise.

I was actually pretty excited to watch this one. I loved the concept and I’m all for a feminist witchy movie featuring a decent enough mystery at its core. This movie should have been a slam dunk based off of the premise, but it never quite executed things in an effective way.

The Cons:

Underwhelming performances…

I expect a lot more from Alicia Silverstone. She’s the main reason why I tuned in for this one and while I felt comforted by her mere presence, her performance seemed really odd. It almost felt like she was over-acting in certain scenes.

Chris Lowell didn’t get too much to do and our main lead was pretty bland. I honestly didn’t care about what happened to her, which didn’t help matters.

Super dull with no real direction.

This one was painfully slow and really confusing. It didn’t follow a logical sequence of events. Rather, it felt more like it mashed together a series of ideas and prayed that the audience wouldn’t notice? I felt like I was watching this one forever even though the runtime was standard. So disappointing…

So am I in or out?

Unfortunately I’m out on this one…

Boring, pointless, and really disappointing.

Shudder has been missing the mark lately. The last few original movies I have watched have been painfully awful.

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Perpetrator in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

PLAY BY THE RULES…STAY ALIVE…

A harmless night of fun turns deadly for six college friends but the game has only just begun. Take a mystery thrill ride right from your own living room. Dash and Seek is out now!

Play if you dare…

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