Mean Spirited

Summary

Mean Spirited follows Andy, an ambitious young vlogger who sees a vacation as an opportunity to reconnect with his estranged friend Bryce and perhaps repair their fractured relationship. Joining Bryce and a larger group of friends, Andy hopes the getaway will be a chance to leave old tensions behind while also capturing the kind of entertaining, dramatic material that could boost his online presence. The reunion quickly becomes uneasy. Beneath the group’s carefree atmosphere are unresolved resentments, strained friendships, clashing personalities, and questions about Andy’s motives. As the vacation progresses, a demonic presence begins tormenting the group, turning their retreat into a steadily escalating nightmare. The supernatural threat exploits the divisions already present among them, forcing the friends to confront fears and conflicts they would rather ignore. Blending horror with darkly comic observations about influencer culture, Mean Spirited explores the pressure to perform for an audience, the way social media can blur sincerity and self-interest, and the difficulty of rebuilding trust after a painful separation. Its central tension comes not only from the demonic menace but also from the group’s inability to communicate honestly. Andy’s attempt to reconnect with Bryce gives the film an emotional foundation, while the ensemble setting allows the story to examine friendship, jealousy, guilt, and the consequences of treating real life as content.