Self-Help Twitter Review: A Terrifying Take On Self-Improvement Gone Horribly Wrong, Here’s What Audiences Are Saying

The new horror film 'Self-Help' brilliantly turns the modern obsession with self-improvement into a terrifying psychological nightmare. It follows a protagonist who meticulously adheres to every piece of digital advice, only to have their life descend into chaos. The film critiques the relentless pursuit of 'perfection' and has sparked a fierce online debate about the true cost of striving for 'better,' leaving audiences both horrified and deeply reflective.

Self-Help Plot

According to IMDb, the movie’s gist reads, “A young woman infiltrates a dangerous self-actualisation community after her mother becomes entangled with its enigmatic leader.”

Self-Help Cast 

The horror drama features Landry Bender in the lead role and Jake Weber, Madison Lintz, Amy Hargreaves, Erik Bloomquist, Carol Cadby, Blaque Fowler, Adam Weppler, Marlee Eaton, Nikolay Moss, James Nash, Ira Carmichael, Annette Saunders, Grant Gwinn and Grace Mullenax in supporting roles.

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Self-Help Twitter Review

The horror drama is receiving mixed reviews on Twitter, although the initial reactions have been largely positive.

Given below are some social media reactions:

User ‘GabaghoulMedia’ wrote, “Just caught an early screening of Self-Help - absolute banger! Instant cult horror classic... Add this sleeper to your Halloween queue ASAP”

Just caught an early screening of Self-Help - absolute banger! Instant cult horror classic... Add this sleeper to your Halloween queue ASAP 🎃 pic.twitter.com/GFTDeFE6P2

— The Gabaghoul 👻 (@GabaghoulMedia) October 30, 2025

Another user, ‘HeavenOfHorror’ wrote, “SELF-HELP is a horror thriller that plays out in a small community. The kind that has a cult leader, strange exercises, and is ultimately just a bunch of grifters. A movie with a few gorgeous and sinister twists to keep you guessing. Read our review”

SELF-HELP is a horror thriller that plays out in a small community. The kind that has a cult leader, strange exercises, and is ultimately just a bunch of grifters. A movie with a few gorgeous and sinister twists to keep you guessing. Read our review ↘️https://t.co/psP8YKKEsm

— Heaven of Horror (@HeavenOfHorror) October 29, 2025

Another one, ‘Edohotep’ commented, “Erik Bloomquist’s Self Help isn’t your average slasher. This haunting horror drama turns masks into metaphors & survival into spectacle. Addison Timlin shines. #SelfHelp #moviereview #horror”

Erik Bloomquist’s Self Help isn’t your average slasher. This haunting horror drama turns masks into metaphors & survival into spectacle. Addison Timlin shines. #SelfHelp #moviereview #horror https://t.co/kLW6LFi1by

— Edohotep (@Edohotep) September 15, 2025

Image credits: IMDb

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