Naman Shrestha
Helmed by Dave Thomas, Lifetime’s ‘My Fatal Social Following‘ is a crime thriller drama movie that revolves around an unpopular and lonely teenager named Julia, who is constantly bullied at school by her peers. Things get worse for her when her best friend suddenly vanishes into thin air. When even the authorities can’t find a trace of her missing friend, she takes the matter into her own hands and embarks on an investigative journey, trying to uncover the truth behind the sudden disappearance.
During her search, Julia learns about a mysterious and shady social media account called “The Family,” which turns out to be a cult that has kept her best friend hostage. Originally titled ‘Instacult,’ the film taps into several dark themes, highlighting them through the use of eerie locations and atmosphere.
Where Was My Fatal Social Following Filmed?
‘My Fatal Social Following’ was filmed entirely in Georgia, across Metro Atlanta. According to reports, principal photography for the thriller got underway in May 2023 under the working title ‘Instacult.’ Filming continued for a few weeks before seemingly getting wrapped up in the same month. Upon the conclusion of the shooting, Ayanna H. Martin, the hair department head of the project, shared a few words about her experience. She said, “it was such a pleasure working with everyone and getting a chance to create characters every day ✨ #setlife #filmhairstylist #atlfilm #filmmua Thank You To All Of The Extra Hands that Helped Me Pull This Together.”
Metro Atlanta, Georgia
A majority of ‘My Fatal Social Following’ was taped in Metro Atlanta, a metropolitan area that covers the city of Atlanta and several surrounding areas. The Hollywood of the South served as the primary production location as the cast and crew members took over several neighborhoods and streets of the city to shoot essential scenes against suitable backdrops. In order to tape most of the high school scenes, the filming unit reportedly set up camp in and around the East Coweta High School at 400 Highway 154 on Sharpsburg McCollum Road in the town of Sharpsburg, which is situated in Georgia’s Coweta County.
From what we can tell, the makers made the most of the school’s premises and recorded numerous sequences in the corridors, classrooms, library, and other areas of the institution. Moreover, the high school football field was utilized to shoot a few portions for the Lifetime production. Besides that, some of the residential properties in Atlanta were also possibly turned into film sets, specifically to lens the scenes involving the houses of the characters. As for the cult scenes in the woods, the production team traveled to a wooded area in Metro Atlanta in order to shoot on location and add a layer of authenticity as well.
It seems that some of the portions for ‘My Fatal Social Following’ were also recorded in and around the Georgia Aquarium at 225 Baker Street Northwest in Atlanta. The metropolitan area has hosted the production of many other film and TV projects in the past. Some of the notable ones include ‘The Nice Guys,’ ‘No Good Deed,’ ‘The Darkest Minds,’ ‘Pieces of Her,’ ‘Scream: The TV Series,’ and ‘Ozark.’
My Fatal Social Following Cast
The ‘Locke & Key’ fame Chloe Avakian dons the garb of Julia, the protagonist in search of her missing best friend. Stepping into the industry with minor roles and impressive performances in ‘Condor’ and ‘Secret Society of Second Born Royals,’ she bagged pivotal roles in other TV shows like ‘Near or Far,’ ‘Hudson & Rex,’ and ‘Ruby and the Well.’ Moreover, while Hunter Romanillos essays the role of Adam, Muretta Moss portrays Melissa.
‘My Fatal Social Following’ also features a bunch of other talented actors who play supporting roles, including Calvin Noble as Matt, Eric Barker as Mr. Reynolds, Mike Boland as Paul, Madeline Marconi as Brittany, Caroline McKenzie as Nina, Malone Thomas as Maria. In addition, Malena Cunningham Anderson portrays the therapist and Dean Feldman essays the role of the mayor.
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