Iconic (2024)
Release Year: 2024
Nation: United States
Alternative Title: (Iconic), Iconic - Dem Wahnsinn verfallen
Director: Matthew Freiheit
Writer: Matthew Freiheit
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Gabriel Dos Santos, Carisa Arellano, Matthew Freiheit
Co_Producer: Connor Haines, Nathan Doherty
Companies: Good Trip/Bad Trip, Respect the Funk
Genre: Drama, Horror, Thriller
Budget: N/A
Awards & Similar
Awards: N/A
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Keywords
Keywords: acid, betrayal by friend, death of pet, drug abuse, female rivalry, hallucination, hate mail, independent film, lesbian, makeup, mass surveillance, mental breakdown, psychological thriller, psychosexual thriller, social media influencer, stalking
Story
Iconic follows Rose, a successful makeup guru who faces escalating threats from an unknown source. Initially, it's just hate mail from a rival artist, but this evolves into a violent stalking scenario that leaves Rose deeply unsettled. To cope with her anxiety and fear, Rose finds solace in a toxic relationship with Lily, spiraling down a path of drugs, paranoia, and jealousy. As their relationship becomes more volatile, Rose's mental state deteriorates, leading to hallucinations and an unimaginable rock bottom.
Summary
Iconic is a psychological thriller directed by Matthew Freiheit, slated for release in 2024. The film centers around Rose, a social media influencer specializing in makeup artistry. As her career flourishes, she finds herself grappling with a series of disturbing events: hate mail from an unknown rival and a violent stalker who threatens her safety. Amidst this chaos, Rose enters into a tumultuous relationship with Lily, further complicating her life as they descend into drug abuse and mutual jealousy. Iconic explores themes of female rivalry, mental breakdowns under duress, and the dark side of social media influencer culture.