Followed (2020) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

A vlogger's investigation into a haunted hotel escalates into a supernatural nightmare, revealing dark family secrets and leading to a tragic climax.

Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases

The Sponsorship Gambit

Mike secures a lucrative sponsorship deal and decides to investigate the haunted Lennox Hotel over Halloween weekend. He assembles his crew and begins preliminary research.

Key Events

• Sponsorship Offer Received — Mike receives a $250,000 sponsorship offer for gaining 50,000 new subscribers. Characters: Jess Location: DropTheMike's Home
• Halloween Trip Decision — Mike decides to spend the Halloween weekend at the Lennox Hotel for the sponsorship. Characters: Jess Location: DropTheMike's Home
• Wallace Interview Conducted — Mike interviews Wallace Fleischer about the hotel's dark history and serial killer David Olmos. Characters: Wallace Fleischer Location: Lennox Hotel Exterior
• Crew Arrival at Hotel — Mike and his crew arrive at the hotel, setting up base on the top floor. Characters: Jess Location: Lennox Hotel Top Floor

Into the Lennox Hotel

The crew arrives at the hotel and attempts to access the basement. Mike conducts an interview with Wallace Fleischer, uncovering the hotel's dark history and satanic connections.

Key Events

• Crew Arrival at Hotel — Mike and his crew arrive at the hotel, setting up base on the top floor. Characters: Jess Location: Lennox Hotel Top Floor
• Basement Access Attempt — The crew attempts to enter the basement but loses their drone through chained doors. Characters: Jess Location: Lennox Hotel Basement
• Elevator Game Ritual — Mike plays the Elevator Game alone and seemingly encounters Meghan Kim's ghost. Characters: Meghan Kim Location: Lennox Hotel Elevator
• Jess Pregnancy Announcement — Jess calls Mike via Skype to announce her pregnancy, bringing a moment of joy. Characters: Jess Location: Lennox Hotel Room
• Nic's Psychological Breakdown — Chris finds Nic in a disturbed, self-harmful state after processing the vlogs. Characters: Jess Location: Lennox Hotel Room

Supernatural Escalation

Mike performs the Elevator Game and encounters Meghan Kim's ghost. The crew experiences psychological breakdowns and supernatural attacks, leading to departures.

Key Events

• Nic's Psychological Breakdown — Chris finds Nic in a disturbed, self-harmful state after processing the vlogs. Characters: Jess Location: Lennox Hotel Room
• Satanic Altar Discovery — The crew follows a ghost to the roof and finds a satanic altar above their room. Characters: Meghan Kim Location: Lennox Hotel Roof
• Ghostly Child Chase — Mike chases a ghostly child in the hallway, leading to supernatural disorientation. Characters: Jess Location: Lennox Hotel Hallway
• Olmos Ghost Attack — Chris and Dani are chased by the hacksaw-wielding ghost of David Olmos. Characters: Jess Location: Lennox Hotel Bathroom
• Wallace's Bloodline Revelation — Wallace reveals via garbled call that Mike is the biological son of the hotel detective. Characters: Wallace Fleischer Location: Lennox Hotel Room
• Dani and Chris Departure — Traumatized Dani leaves with Chris, leaving Mike alone in the hotel. Characters: Jess Location: Lennox Hotel Lobby

Bloodline Revelation

Wallace reveals Mike's biological connection to the hotel detective. Jess pleads for Mike to return, but he ignores her call and proceeds to the boiler room.

Key Events

• Dani and Chris Departure — Traumatized Dani leaves with Chris, leaving Mike alone in the hotel. Characters: Jess Location: Lennox Hotel Lobby
• Nic Saved from Jumping — Mike stops Nic from jumping out of her window and returns her to her family. Characters: Jess Location: Lennox Hotel Room
• Tony Provides Basement Key — Mike receives the basement key from Tony, the security guard and fan. Characters: Jess Location: Lennox Hotel Entrance
• Jess Plea Ignored — Mike receives a call from Jess pleading for him to come home but ignores it. Characters: Jess Location: Lennox Hotel Hallway
• Boiler Room Entry — Mike enters the boiler room, finds the drone, and discovers a laptop broadcasting his stream. Characters: Meghan Kim Location: Lennox Hotel Boiler Room

Final Descent

Mike discovers Tony's occult notebook and is chased by ghosts. He flees home, only to be confronted by Tony and Kim, resulting in a tragic climax and disappearance.

Key Events

• Boiler Room Entry — Mike enters the boiler room, finds the drone, and discovers a laptop broadcasting his stream. Characters: Meghan Kim Location: Lennox Hotel Boiler Room
• Tony's Occult Notebook Found — Mike finds Tony's notebook filled with occult imagery, linking the guard to the supernatural. Characters: Jess Location: Lennox Hotel Boiler Room
• Ghost Chase and Panic — Mike is chased by various ghosts, finds a dead body, and flees the hotel in panic. Characters: Jess Location: Lennox Hotel Exterior
• Final Confrontation at Home — Tony and Kim confront Mike at home, handing him Jess's severed head before he disappears. Characters: Jess, Meghan Kim Location: DropTheMike's House

Story Breakdown

• Vlogger Motivation — Mike's drive to secure sponsorship and gain subscribers leads him to the hotel.
  • Sponsorship Deal — Mike accepts a $250,000 offer for 50,000 new subscribers.
  • Halloween Trip Plan — Mike schedules the Lennox Hotel visit over the Halloween weekend.
• Hotel Investigation — The crew arrives and begins exploring the hotel's history and restricted areas.
  • Crew Assembly — Mike brings Nic, Chris, and Dani to document the investigation.
  • Basement Access Attempt — The crew tries to enter the basement but loses their drone through chained doors.
• Supernatural Encounters — Mike performs the Elevator Game and faces ghostly apparitions and attacks.
  • Elevator Game Ritual — Mike plays the ritual and encounters Meghan Kim's ghost.
  • Ghostly Apparitions — The crew sees decapitated ghosts and a satanic altar on the roof.
• Crew Dynamics — Psychological strain causes crew members to break down or leave.
  • Nic's Breakdown — Nic becomes disturbed and self-harmful while editing footage.
  • Chris and Dani Departure — Traumatized by attacks, Chris and Dani leave the hotel.
• Dark Revelations — Wallace reveals Mike's biological connection to the hotel detective.
  • Detective Lineage — Wallace confirms Mike is the biological son of the detective.
  • Tony's Notebook — Mike finds Tony's occult-filled notebook in the boiler room.
• Climactic Descent — Mike ignores Jess's pleas, enters the boiler room, and faces the ghosts.
  • Boiler Room Entry — Mike descends to the boiler room and finds the drone and laptop.
  • Final Confrontation — Tony and Kim confront Mike at home, delivering Jess's severed head.
• Aftermath and Legacy — Mike disappears, and a new vlogger plans to investigate his house.
  • Hiatus Announcement — Mike announces a hiatus and plans a documentary on homelessness.
  • Tyler's Investigation — TerribleTyler announces plans to break into Mike's house.

Directed by

Antoine Le

Key Cast

• Matthew Solomon — Mike / "DropTheMike"
• Tim Drier — Chris
• Kelsey Griswold — Jess
• Caitlin Grace — Nic
• John Savage — Wallace Fleischer