By David Dent
Lengthwise multi talented Lee’s first feature only just exceeds her string of inventive shorts, and, like her other short films, she writes, directs and stars. Here’s she’s musician and influencer ‘Killa B’ (the B stands for Bethany), doing it all for the likes and the fan approbation. But her popularity may be on the wane, judging by some of the comments received on her latest video.
One response in particular stands out; a put down comment which no influencer wants to hear: “Nobody is looking at you.” Ms B goes into herself momentarily, but decides that rather than heed the poster’s other observations about her being too old and having a manly face, she’s about to troll the troller to a new and murderous level.
The contemporary horror film genre has tended to take a dim view of influencer culture, with a succession of movies meting out punishment to those who are ‘always on’ and playing up their more irritating traits. So it’s somewhat refreshing to see the tables turned; Lee is both hilarious and unhinged as a public figure whose response to online hate is meticulously cruel, whether infiltrating an AA group or manipulating a fan meet (I’m not going to give anything away except that Killa B’s plan for revenge is devilishly thought through).
The Troll may only be 67 minutes long but it’s a sharply observed, hugely funny movie which looks like it was a blast to make. We definitely want to see more from Lee (and I can also recommend her work on Instagram).
The Troll screened as part of Raindance Film Festival 2026.
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