The Follower
In the Summertime • 30-Jul-2020
Fueled by the hope of escaping her dreary suburban life, a misunderstood teen entertains the increasingly sinister advances of an Internet acquaintance. A stylish and self-assured melange of high and low art, “The Follower” tracks the excitement and danger of a 16-old-year girl drifting away from childhood innocence. Directed by Stevie Szerlip. Cast: Logan Polish, Jack Kilmer, Rhett Brandt.
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