Death of a Vlogger

Death of a Vlogger is a 2019 Scottish horror/mystery found footage film, written and directed by Graham Hughes. The film premiered at the 2019 London FrightFest Film Festival.[1][2]

Death of a Vlogger
Directed byGraham Hughes
Written byGraham Hughes
Produced byGraham Hughes
StarringGraham Hughes
Annabel Logan
Paddy Kondracki
CinematographyKevin Walls
Edited byGraham Hughes
Music byCullah
Release date
  • August 24, 2019 (2019-08-24) (Frightfest)
Running time
88 minutes
LanguageEnglish

Plot

Graham is a vlogger who will do anything for a laugh. He is driven by his social presence online and does it all for the likes. However, Graham's videos are not bringing in the viewership that they once did. One night when Graham is recording, he catches an alleged haunting on camera in his flat. His video goes viral and his viewership and likes seem to be going back up. His audience, however, seem to be torn. Some are calling it fake and others are calling it truly terrifying and genuine.

Graham catches the attention of an online ghost hunter named Steve. Steve suggest they do a live séance in Graham's flat. Along with Graham's partner, Erin, they carry out the séance which reveals a ghostly figure. This video also goes viral. After a few more videos, Graham claims that the videos were fake. This causes Graham's fans to turn on him. His viewership and likes stop. His hauntings however, do not. Now Graham is "crying wolf," trying to get everyone to believe him again.

Graham, who was once caught up in the limelight and addicted to all the attention is now in a downward spiral and is blurring the lines between reality and fantasy.

The story is told both in found footage style and through interviews. It can be considered a mockumentary.

Cast
  • Graham Hughes as Graham
  • Annabel Logan as Erin
  • Paddy Kondracki as Steve
  • Joma West as Alice
  • Stephen Beavis as Ian
  • Patrick O'Brien as Dr. Watson
  • Joise Rogers as Gabrielle

Reception

The film has been met with mostly positive reviews from the horror community.[3][4][5]

Rafael of slashfilm.com rated this film a 9/10 stating, "A twisted story of warped perceptions, megalomania, the victims in the middle of media manipulation and our own obsession with online cruelty that results in a breath of fresh air in an overcrowded genre."[6] Matt Glasby of Total Film gave the film 4 out of 5 stars stating "Hughes pulls off a real coup with this frightening faux-documentary."[7]

However, Damien Riley from Horrornews.net was more critical of the film, stating: " Unfortunately, if you are looking for “Death of a Vlogger” to be the next great horror mockumentary, I'm afraid you will be let down."[8]

The film was long-listed for a BIFA Discovery Award.[9]

References
  1. "StackPath". www.thehollywoodnews.com. 24 August 2019.
  2. "StackPath". www.thehollywoodnews.com. 15 August 2019.
  3. "Film Review: Death Of A Vlogger". The London Horror Society. 2020-07-10. Retrieved 2021-04-19.
  4. "DEATH OF A VLOGGER is sheer, terrifying perfection". HorrorBuzz. 2020-03-06. Retrieved 2021-04-19.
  5. "DEATH OF A VLOGGER [FrightFest Glasgow 2020]". STARBURST Magazine. 10 April 2020. Retrieved 2021-04-19.
  6. "'Death of a Vlogger' Review: 'Paranormal Activity' for the YouTube Generation [FrightFest 2019]". Slashfilm.com. 30 August 2019. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
  7. https://www.pressreader.com/australia/total-film/20200626/282956747418589. Retrieved 2021-04-19 – via PressReader. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  8. Riley, Damien (5 October 2020). "Film Review: Death of a Vlogger (2019)". Horrornews.net. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
  9. "BIFA Raindance Discovery Award Long List 2019". BIFA · British Independent Film Awards. 2019-10-22. Retrieved 2021-04-19.
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