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1 New Follower

When a twisted murderer begins targeting internet influencers, their quest for fame becomes a desperate struggle for survival in a world where every post could be their last.

When you've attracted a million followers chances are that at least one will be trouble. This is the new reality for a group of young, successful social media celebrity influencers who live and work in Southern California’s exclusive Gold Star Creative Lofts. 1 New Follower is a social media horror feature length screenplay that focuses on the lives of a group of internet-famous social media influencers who have no idea just how much of their lives they have willingly given away, until each is stalked by a predator intent on ending their days of easy wealth and celebrity.

Olivia, the trusted face of youth glamour, Seth the award-winning chef who reimagines traditional recipes by infusing them with cannabis, Leo the fitness instructor, now launching his own supplement line and Anthony the Tech Guru who introduces the next generation of gadgets and gaming, each learn this the hard way, as they are hunted down by a mysterious killer who watches their lives through their online posts. It's hard to escape a killer when they know everything about you.

1 New Follower is written in the tradition of Scream and Final Destination with current day edge and social media user savvy. Set your phone to vibrate, switch off your app geotags, cover your computer's camera with a piece of tape, and enjoy 1 New Follower.

Format:
Screenplay
Genres:
Budget:
Micro
In the Vein Of:
Scream
The Faculty
Final Destination
Posted:
09/21/2025
Updated:
09/21/2025
Author Bio:
Brief Biography of Craig Bettendorf Craig is the writer and creator of TREADING YESTERDAY, winner of the ScreenHits Universal Pilot Showcase, and the writer-director of two feature films, including NOT A TAME LION, the Grand Prize winner at the 2022 Rhode Island International Film Festival. While Craig has expanded into directing and producing, his passion remains rooted in crafting original stories—an ever-evolving creative pursuit that continues to inspire and challenge him.

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Contest Results:
Frights! Camera! Action! (First Place) [2024]
Hollywood Blood (First Place) [2024]
Filmmatic Horror (Quarterfinalist) [2024]
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