Filming took place in New Jersey and Pennsylvania between late 2020 and early 2021.
Briana Aceti (Becca), Kailee MacGuire, Breanna Engle, and Sophia Zalipsky. Original Music: David J. Ferguson. Critical Reception The Demon's WaltzHD
(2021) is an independent horror film centered on the chilling consequences of a viral social media trend. Written and directed by Ryan Callaway, the story follows a young private investigator, Becca, who is hired to uncover the origins of a "cursed" TikTok dance challenge after it is linked to multiple hauntings and deaths. No reviews Plot and Background Filming took place in New Jersey and Pennsylvania
Some critics praised its "somber lady vibes" and the engaging chemistry between the lead sisters, noting that it manages to maintain mystery despite a limited budget. Ferguson
The film was born from Callaway’s own experience of nearly participating in a TikTok challenge with his family, which led him to jokingly vow to "demonize" the platform in a future project.
Reception of the film is largely polarized, reflective of its low-budget indie roots: