"Influencers" Strikes Again: A Delectable Cocktail of Glamour, Love, and Gore

Pack your sunscreen and your detective hat! We're back on the hunt with the glamorous anti-heroine from "Influencer," slicing through the sometimes ridiculous world of social media culture. Yep, director Kurtis David Harder and star Cassandra Naud have teamed up again for "Influencers," a sequel that ramps up the glitz, the twists, and tosses in a few extra surprises into the mix.

Kicking off the story, we find a woman tragically succumbing to her own hand on the lavish decking of a posh Southeast Asian villa, a ringing cellphone mocking her with a chance of salvation. This gripping beginning gives us no backstory, no explanation, just a tantalizing taste of what’s to come.

Roll scene to the idyllic south of France, where love is blossoming. Parisienne Diane (Lisa Delamar) and our infamous Cassandra (Naud), masquerading as Catherine, are in a sea of bliss, that is until a meddling British travel vlogger Charlotte, played by the versatile Georgina Campbell, plays a heedless game of Hotel Room Musical Chairs. Let's just say, our lethal leading lady doesn't take the offense lightly.

Meanwhile, across the pond, Madison (Emily Tennant), the lone survivor from the first film, tries to piece her life back together after a bout of unfounded accusations. To her dismay, an impromptu podcast interview fires up the Internet's judgment machine - and our conniving Catherine (or CW, as fans fondly call her) sees her back on the radar.

As the plot thickens and we jump between past and present, CW's mastery of online deception and manipulation needs to be seen to be believed. It's hard to fathom how this figure, with a birthmark as prominent as the Empire State Building, stalks her victims in broad daylight without getting caught.

All the drama eventually builds up to an epic climax, where our leads have a showdown fitting of a classic soap opera but with a healthy, or rather unhealthy, dose of carnage. The who's who on CW's hit list are decidedly unlikable, so perhaps their gruesome outcomes are not entirely unwelcome.

Slathered in CW's stylish yet vindictive streak, the film serves a scrumptious cocktail of love, glamour, and gore, all set against Instagram-worthy backdrops, meticulously captured by David Schuurman’s masterful cinematography. Believe us; you'll be daydreaming about infinity pools and chic ensembles - while also keeping one eye open.

"Influencers" also peppers in an eclectic soundtrack that will have your feet tapping before you realize what's unfolding onscreen. Beware, though; this slice of social media paradise isn't all sunshine and sailboats. The high-life, it seems, comes with a hefty price and maybe a touch of karma, perfectly garnished for our viewing pleasure.