Selfie

About This Movie

Selfie (2023) by Giulio Manicardi offers a haunting blend of horror and sci-fi, exploring the dark side of social media fame. The film follows a shy girl whose rise to social media stardom hinges on her phone's ability to make her appear beautiful, like a modern Dorian Gray. As the story unfolds, the atmosphere thickens with an unsettling tension, and you really feel the weight of her transformation. The pacing is deliberately unsettling, creating a dread that builds with each selfie. The practical effects used to manifest her deteriorating self are striking—definitely not your run-of-the-mill digital effects. The performances, especially from the lead, are raw and vulnerable, which kind of amplifies the eerie themes of identity and sacrifice.

Focus on themes of identity and social media.Notable practical effects showcasing transformation.Atmospheric pacing enhances the horror elements.