The Troll to celebrate World Premiere at Raindance Film Festival on June 20th
Psychological horror-thriller The Troll will celebrate its world premiere at the 34th Raindance Film Festival on 20th June.
Selected as part of the festival’s Official Selection, the film’s Director and star Brianna Lee has also received a nomination for Best Performance in a Debut Feature.
Killa B, a TikTok superstar, thrives on the adoration of millions – until a single cruel comment cuts too deep. Obsession takes hold as she tracks down the anonymous troll, infiltrating his life and destabilising his family. Her descent culminates in a confrontation that lays bare the psychological toll of life in the spotlight.
The Troll stars Brianna Lee (The Professional, A Sea Cliff Story), Katy Frame (Men in Black 3, What Now?), Greg Saridakis, Alena Acker (And Just Like That, Law & Order), Matthew Eyre (Slow Down), Richard Mark Jordan (Tires, The Chair Company), Jake Lesh (The Camper, Made of Stars) and Dominick Cost (Tomorrow’s Bandits).
“The Troll was born from my fascination with the unseen violence of the internet. As a performer, comedian, and filmmaker, I’ve experienced online cruelty firsthand, and I wanted to explore what happens when that pressure finally breaks someone. Killa B, a glamorous influencer at the height of fame, embodies that breaking point as obsession, cyberbullying, and the relentless demand for perfection corrode her sense of self. Drawing inspiration from psychological thrillers like Black Swan and Ingrid Goes West, the film blends dreamlike visuals with raw, unsettling performances to explore identity, power, fame, and mental health in the digital age. Deeply personal yet satirical, The Troll reflects my own experiences online while examining the emotional cost of visibility in a culture that rewards performance and punishes imperfection.”
Director, Brianna Lee
World Premiere at Raindance 2026: 20th June
Short Synopsis: A TikTok megastar spirals after one cruel comment, stalking her troll in a descent that blurs fame, obsession, and revenge.
Producer/Writer/Director: Brianna Lee
Cast: Brianna Lee, Katy Frame, Greg Saridakis, Alena Acker, Matthew Eyre, Richard Mark Jordan, Jake Lesh, Dominick Cost
Run Time: 67 mins
Cert: TBC
