directed by: Matt Spicer, year: 2017
actors: Aubrey Plaza, Elizabeth Olsen, O'Shea Jackson Jr., Wyatt Russell

Ingrid Goes West is a darkly comedic drama that explores the dangers of social media obsession and personal identity. The film follows Ingrid Thorburn, an unstable young woman who becomes fixated on a social media influencer named Taylor Sloane. Ingrid moves to Los Angeles to befriend Taylor, but her behavior becomes increasingly erratic as she blurs the line between real life and the curated world of Instagram. The film is a poignant exploration of loneliness, identity, and the quest for connection.

Social Media Obsession, Identity Crisis, Celebrity Culture, Mental Health, Dark Comedy