The Blair Witch Project co-creator Eduardo Sanchez and producer Gregg Hale are returning to their found footage horror roots to produce The Influencer Project, Deadline reports.
British beauty and fashion influencer Chiara King stars in the film, based on true events surrounding her stalker. Filming took place in in Copenhagen. Further plot details are unknown at this time.
Mike Nybroe makes his feature directorial debut on the project, which is a co-production between Hades Films and Denmark’s Point Neuf. Sanchez and Hale produce alongside Nybroe, Alex Hertzberg, and Ahmet Zappa (son of musician Frank Zappa).
“30 years ago, fear was a supernatural force in the woods. Today, it’s with you constantly, in social media — the possibility of opening up your life to strangers who wish you harm. What could be more terrifying?” Sanchez and Hale said in a statement.
Inspired by the unprecedented success of Markiplier’s Iron Lung, the producers are aiming to leverage King’s audience — including 1.3 million followers on Instagram — for a wide theatrical release in September via Variance.
Film Bridge International is introducing The Influencer Project to international buyers at the Cannes film market, currently underway.
Sanchez and Hale are also executive producing the new Blair Witch Project movie, along with the indie horror film Experiment 11.
