Freestyle Digital Media, the digital film distribution division of Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group, proudly announces the acquisition of VOD rights to the psychological horror feature INFLUENCE which will be available on North American digital HD internet, DVD, cable, and satellite platforms on September 4, 2026.
INFLUENCE tells the story of Patricia Abro, a filmmaker relegated to the fringes of the entertainment industry who, while struggling with her mental health, is desperate to make a Hollywood film. She sees her last and most potent opportunity when she stumbles upon Ashley Ortiz, a social media influencer and actress, and quickly develops an obsession. When Patricia approaches Ashley with a tailor-made project and is rejected, she gets a gun. Patricia breaks into Ashley’s home and takes her hostage. What ensues is a psychological cat-and-mouse game that culminates in a surprising and bloody climax.
Written and directed by Ryan Moore, INFLUENCE was produced by Moore, Ben Whalen and KT Kent. Featured actors include: Cheyenne Perez (The Pitt – HBO) , Grace Kaufman (The Sky Is Everywhere – A24), Emily Hall (Animal Kingdom – TNT) , David Lengel (WandaVision – Marvel/Disney) and Hilty Bowen (Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 – Marvel).
“Influence is a psychological horror about the dangerous space where performance becomes identity. What begins as a battle between a desperate filmmaker and a successful influencer slowly reveals itself as something more unsettling: two people trapped by the versions of themselves they’ve created. As each manipulates the other in pursuit of validation, success, and control, the line between the face and the mask begins to dissolve. The film asks a simple question: if we spend enough time pretending to be someone else, who are we when the audience disappears?”
Freestyle Digital Media negotiated a deal to acquire INFLUENCE directly with the filmmakers.
