Influencers 4K 2025 Ultra HD 2160p

Story Movie

The influencer-killing maniac has been living happily in the south of France for a year under the name Catherine Weaver. She heads out of town for the weekend with a friend, but even there she can’t control herself and kills a pesky Instagrammer. Meanwhile, Madison, who managed to escape from that Thai island and has gone off social media, still attracts a lot of attention, and since many believe she is the killer, she begins to search for her tormentor.

Review 4K Movie

When I watched Influencer back in 2022, I was not expecting much given the rather generic title. However, I was pleasantly surprised by a tightly written thriller with enjoyable characters and a solid script. Did that movie need a sequel? No. Do I mind that they made one? Absolutely not. So here we go, and be aware that there are spoilers for the first movie.

We follow CW, who somehow escaped the island and is now in a relationship with a French woman while continuing her murderous spree in Southern France. Meanwhile, Madison is publicly trying to prove that the previous murders had nothing to do with her and were the work of a mysterious woman with a birthmark who pretended to be her.

I was expecting the change of setting to Southern France to play a bigger role, especially since it is a location I am familiar with and was curious to see how it would affect the tone. However, it does not take long before the characters return to Asia, Bali to be exact. For me, this was a small letdown because the surroundings end up feeling rather similar to the first movie, and I would have appreciated a stronger sense of change in setting and culture.

Throughout the movie, we are introduced to multiple characters who are mostly unique and memorable. The characterization works well overall, and the acting does too, even though some of the characters are not particularly likable. Cassandra Naud as CW was a standout in the first movie, and she is easily the highlight here as well. Her character is interesting, and she delivers a strong performance that almost makes it hard to root against her, even though she is clearly the villain.

My biggest issue with the movie is that the script feels unfocused and somewhat all over the place. The pacing is not nearly as tight as in the first film, and the frequent shifts in setting and perspective do not work as smoothly. The original movie flowed better and felt more confident in its direction, while this sequel often seems unsure of where it wants to go. I would have preferred a prequel that follows CW as she first discovers her bloodlust and the motives that drive her. We learn very little about her backstory, including how she developed her skills with AI and programming or how she ended up in Thailand stealing influencers identities in the first place. Since she is by far the most interesting character, this approach could have worked well, similar to Saw X, where the audience unexpectedly roots for the killer.

The movie still features strong cinematography and is competently made overall, but the script remains its weakest element. The attractive locations, stylish visuals, and generally light tone are reminiscent of the first film and still enjoyable. Unfortunately, this sequel does not come together as effectively. It feels drawn out and unfocused, and despite some entertaining sequences, especially toward the very end, I was slightly let down. Still, it is a fun horror thriller that serves its purpose, and fans of the first movie will likely find something to enjoy here as well.