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YA Horror 'Bad Influence' Casts Gomez, McGraw
15 Oct
Summary
- YA horror film 'Bad Influence' stars Xochitl Gomez and Madeleine McGraw.
- The story follows two friends on a road trip who pick up a strange hitchhiker.
- The film is described as a modern take on 'Thelma & Louise' with female rage.
The upcoming young adult horror film, 'Bad Influence,' is set to feature Xochitl Gomez and Madeleine McGraw in leading roles. The project, directed by Jason Perlman, centers on a suspenseful road trip narrative.
Screenwriter Brandon Cohen penned the script, which follows Isabelle and Kira as they travel home for spring break. Their journey becomes perilous when they offer a ride to a mysterious hitchhiker whose true nature is far from ordinary. The film is being marketed as a contemporary interpretation of 'Thelma & Louise,' driven by themes of female rage and empowerment.
Producers Debbie Liebling, Joel David Moore, and Zachary Burgess are behind 'Bad Influence.' Notable past collaborations for Moore and Liebling include 'Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story' and 'Grandma's Boy.' The film's sales are being managed by Capture.