Starring opposite Osric Chau and Gracie Gillam, Canning delivers a captivating performance as the main character, Claire.
which perfectly encapsulates how viewers feel as they’re watching the movie.
The couple’s vlog, aptly titled “Superhost,” is steadily losing viewers when the film begins.
She talked about the process of telling a horror story through the lens of vlogging in the 21st century.
“I find that whole world a bit frightening,” she said.
“I do have social media, and I do use it.
But, more and more, I feel quite conflicted about it.”
Canning has concerns about the long-term effects of social media on users' mental health.
“I kind of find that world fascinating.
There’s the world of the influencer, and it doesn’t come naturally to me at all.
So, I knew it would be a challenge.”
Because we’re like, ‘We don’t know what we’re doing.'"
“It’s an entirely different skill from being an actor.
Maybe some people can exist really easily in both worlds, but I do not find that easy.”
“I was curious about throwing myself into that,” Canning said.
“Superhost” is available on VOD, Digital, DVD, and Blu-ray Feb. 1.
