Influenza

A journalist named Mia joins a group of influencers and entrepreneurs at a motivational seminar led by coach Sebastian Kraft. The event focuses on rapidly increasing social media followers to help the fifty attendees grow their personal brands and businesses. Following a night of social competition and selfies, the group narrows down to eight participants for an intensive masterclass. As these individuals push Sebastian to reveal the secrets of his success, the conversation shifts toward the occult, specifically mentioning witches and black magic.

This German comedy horror was written and directed by Felix Schäfer, who also stars in the lead role as Sebastian Kraft. The ensemble cast includes Nadia Marlinde as Mia, Lucie Carrel as Chloe, Jason Daniels as Rick, Diogo Lagoa as Luis, and Dorian Merciai as Gaia. Produced by Schaefer Method Films, the movie has a runtime of 98 minutes. Since its release in October 2024, the film has received a poor reception from viewers, holding a rating of 4.1/10 on IMDb based on 42 votes.