Ingrid Goes West
Director: Matt Spicer
Actors: Aubrey Plaza, Elizabeth Olsen, O'Shea Jackson Jr.
PlotIngrid Thorburn is struggling with her mental health and seeks solace through social media. Fixated on the seemingly perfect lives of Instagram influencers, she becomes obsessed with a popular social media star, Taylor Sloane. After an unsettling incident following her mother's death, Ingrid decides to move to Los Angeles to connect with Taylor. She manipulates her way into Taylor's life, impressing Taylor with her seemingly spontaneous and adventurous spirit. Ingrid's obsession grows, and she imitates Taylor's lifestyle to gain closeness, convincing Taylor they are kindred spirits.
Ingrid’s facade begins to crack as she tries to maintain her new identity and keep her true nature hidden. As she becomes more entrenched in her lies, the relationships around her start to fray, leading her down a darker path. The pressures of maintaining this false life cause Ingrid to make increasingly reckless choices. Her desperate need for validation and belonging reaches a boiling point, leading to dramatic confrontations and revelations that expose the fragile foundations of her constructed reality.
Writers: David Branson Smith, Matt Spicer
Release Date: 25 Aug 2017
Runtime: 98 min
Rating: R
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
Ingrid Goes West delivers a chilling and relevant social satire with standout performances, solid video/audio quality, and a few extras; recommended.
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