As someone who enjoys thrillers and horror films, I’ve often been bothered by how female killers and villains are typically depicted by male directors and writers—usually as purely evil characters without any redeeming qualities or anything viewers can connect with, unlike their male counterparts. This was a significant issue for me in the initial film (Influencer), where writer-director Kurtis David Harder presented…

The film "Influencer"’s Maddy, accused of murder, sets out to find CW and prove her innocence. What unfolds is quite remarkable. The plot’s turns and deceptions can be challenging to grasp at times, though it remains apparent that CW is skilled at ruining the lives of those around her. The ending is completely wild and works well as a pairing with its predecessor. The movie sheds light on influencers, podcasts, and s…