Influenza

young journalist Mia and a group of young entrepreneurs and influencers attend a motivational seminar entitled “How to gain 1 million followers in 48 hours”, led by speaker and coach Sebastian Kraft. The room is filled with 50 people, all motivated to advance themselves, their digital profiles and their companies. After the first day of the seminar ends, there is an afterparty where all the influencers try to outdo each other with endless selfies and selfie stories. The second day of the seminar is an intensive focus masterclass booked by 8 influencers who want to gain first-class insights. Some of these 8 influencers are trying to get Sebastian to share more secrets on how to be successful. When he mentions black magic and a witch, his listeners become curious...

Directed by Felix Schäfer, Influenza leans on a strong ensemble — Felix Schäfer, Nadia Marlinde, Lucie Carrel — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about horror titles of 2024.