Don’t Follow Me (2025)
Story overview
In this horror-mystery film, aspiring influencer Carla moves into a notoriously haunted building to create viral ghost-hunting content. She initially fakes paranormal encounters to boost her follower count, but soon discovers a genuine malevolent entity inhabits her apartment. The line between reality and fabrication blurs as the entity torments her, creating psychological terror that escalates throughout the story.
Parent Guide
A psychological horror film about an influencer who discovers real supernatural danger after faking paranormal content. Contains sustained tension, psychological terror, and supernatural threats that make it inappropriate for younger children.
Content breakdown
Supernatural peril throughout as a character is tormented by an evil entity. Psychological manipulation and threats rather than physical violence. Scenes of characters in danger from unseen forces, with intense suspense and jump scares.
Intense psychological horror with supernatural elements. Themes of being tormented by an evil entity, blurred reality, and sustained tension. Designed to create fear through atmosphere, suspense, and the concept of an inescapable supernatural threat. May be particularly disturbing for those sensitive to haunted house themes or psychological horror.
Minimal strong language expected based on horror genre conventions. Possible expressions of fear or surprise, but not a focus of the content.
No sexual content or nudity indicated by the premise or genre conventions.
No substance use indicated by the premise or genre conventions.
High emotional intensity due to sustained psychological terror, themes of being tormented, and the protagonist's deteriorating grasp on reality. Creates anxiety, fear, and suspense throughout. The blurred reality theme may cause additional unease for some viewers.
Parent tips
This film contains intense psychological horror and supernatural themes that may be disturbing for younger viewers. The central premise involves a character being tormented by an evil entity, with scenes designed to create fear and suspense. Parents should be aware of the film's focus on blurred reality, which could confuse or unsettle children. The horror elements are more psychological than graphic, but the sustained tension and supernatural threats make this inappropriate for sensitive viewers or young children.
Parent chat guide
Parent follow-up questions
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- What was the scariest part for you?
- Why do you think Carla wanted so many followers?
- What would you do if you saw something scary in your house?
- How does the movie show the dangers of chasing internet fame?
- What techniques did the filmmakers use to make scenes scary?
- Do you think there's a difference between ghosts in stories and real paranormal events?
- How does the film comment on influencer culture and authenticity?
- What psychological techniques create the horror in this story?
- How does the blurred reality theme reflect modern concerns about truth in media?
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