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Appofeniacs

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Amused by exploiting our instinct to believe what we see and hear, Duke (Aaron Holliday) treats deepfakes like a contagious party trick. Not because he has something to prove, but simply because he can. Soon blood starts to spill, but Duke isn't the one who has to clean it up. Intersecting storylines catch the fallout of Duke's petty pastime: Poppy (Simran Jehani), heading into the desert for a weekend of cosplay and foreplay; Clinto Binto (Sean Gunn), a legend in the scene with a reputation too expensive to fake; and Lazzy (Paige Searcy), a stranger who picks the wrong line, the wrong coffee shop, and the wrong day to argue. Paranoia. Confirmation bias. Baseless certainty. We're all APPOFENIACS. When anyone's version of the truth can be created with the tap of a finger, the horror isn't the lie. It's what happens when people believe it.

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Chris Marrs Piliero

Director

Sean Gunn

Actor

Michael Abbott Jr.

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Aaron Holliday

Actor

Jermaine Fowler

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Paige Searcy

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Amelia Emberwing Pickety Witch Jun 24
3/5
There's very little new to say so far as warnings about A.I. and deepfakes are concerned, but Appofeniacs isn't too worried about saying anything new so far as it's highlighting an ongoing problem with the technology in spectacular fashion. Go to Full Review Cody Leach Cody Leach (YouTube) Oct 17
3.25/5
Appofeniacs takes a genuine concern of modern technology and amplifies it to horrifying results. I wish the segregated storylines had more of an impactful through line by the end, but the insanity and carnage made for some sick entertainment. Go to Full Review Aidan Kelley Collider Oct 14
7/10
Appofeniacs does have some issues with its overall narrative and the structure therein, with not every puzzle piece coming together, but the movie's core commentary on AI and how it's being used is worth seeing and discussing. Go to Full Review Jennie Kermode Eye for Film Oct 6
4/5
The characters are larger than life, each with a distinctive look, to make it easier to keep track. The effect is rather like being at a drunken fancy dress party. Go to Full Review Trace Thurman Bloody Disgusting Sep 30
3.5/5
A cautionary tale for our current times that’s as thrilling as it is horrifying with its real-world implications. Go to Full Review Frantz Jerome Black Nerd Problems Sep 30
Despite the madness, there’s a cautionary tale in Appofeniacs that feels on the pulse of right this second. A quiet weight grounds the scenes and the performances, just on the edge of dystopian. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Amused by exploiting our instinct to believe what we see and hear, Duke (Aaron Holliday) treats deepfakes like a contagious party trick. Not because he has something to prove, but simply because he can. Soon blood starts to spill, but Duke isn't the one who has to clean it up. Intersecting storylines catch the fallout of Duke's petty pastime: Poppy (Simran Jehani), heading into the desert for a weekend of cosplay and foreplay; Clinto Binto (Sean Gunn), a legend in the scene with a reputation too expensive to fake; and Lazzy (Paige Searcy), a stranger who picks the wrong line, the wrong coffee shop, and the wrong day to argue. Paranoia. Confirmation bias. Baseless certainty. We're all APPOFENIACS. When anyone's version of the truth can be created with the tap of a finger, the horror isn't the lie. It's what happens when people believe it.
Director
Chris Marrs Piliero
Producer
Jared Iacino, Chris Marrs Piliero, Andrew Panay
Screenwriter
Chris Marrs Piliero
Distributor
Magenta Light Studios
Production Co
Odin's Eye Entertainment
Rating
R
Genre
Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 2, 2026, Limited
Runtime
1h 29m
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