Followed (2020) movie poster

Followed

2020 ·1h 36m · ★ 6.0 (94)

Social media influencer, 'DropTheMike', seeks thrills and stardom in the most horrific places. When he’s offered the possibility of a lucrative sponsorship, he takes his online channel to one of the most haunted hotels in America. What begins as a fun challenge accompanied by friends descends into a personal hell, begging the timely question: how far would you go to pursue internet fame?

Why it matters

A modern haunted house story that doubles as a sharp critique of influencer culture and our obsession with digital fame.

  • Practical scares grounded in an authentically eerie setting—no cheap jump scares, just mounting dread.
  • Explores the blurred line between performance and reality in the age of social media horror.
  • Perfect for fans of found footage and tech-savvy chillers like "Host" or "Unfriended."
  • A cautionary tale about online obsession that feels especially urgent in today’s influencer-saturated landscape.

Horror DNA

Gore
0
Slow Burn
100
Psychological
43
Supernatural
40
Creature
0
Disturbing
17
Fun Factor
50
Cerebral
28
Survival
83
Found FootageGhostHauntingSupernatural

Phobia triggers

Tight Spaces

TMDB Keywords

bloggercyberdesire for fameelevatorevilgamehotelhybrid found footageinternetlivestreammediasocial media influencersupernatural horrorvlogvlogger

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