What Is #AMFAD: All My Friends Are Dead About?
The premise of #AMFAD: All My Friends Are Dead in 318 words, with nothing given away. The full story follows below.
In the shadow of an infamous unsolved crime spree from two decades past, a group of college friends prepares for KarmaPalooza—a music festival promising celebration and escape. Among them is Sarah, the newest addition to a tight-knit circle that includes social media powerhouse Mona, aspiring influencer Liv, charming womanizer L.B., laid-back stoner Guy, and slacker Will. Their excitement is tinged with unease, haunted by memories of a tragedy from two years earlier involving their former friend Collette Campbell. Also lingering at the edges is Aaron, a drugstore worker with a crush on Sarah, whose presence adds an undercurrent of romantic tension to the group dynamic.
When unexpected trouble leaves the friends stranded, a local police officer named Officer Shaw directs them to a remote house for shelter. Inside, they discover a table set with shot glasses labeled with the seven deadly sins, accompanied by an ominous note hinting at a twisted game. The atmosphere curdles quickly as each person drinks their assigned sin, unaware of how deeply their hidden secrets will be weaponized against them before the night ends.
The film builds its tension through claustrophobic paranoia and the weight of buried guilt, using the seven deadly sins as a framework for psychological unraveling. As the group’s past bullying and betrayals surface, the line between victim and perpetrator blurs, forcing each character to confront what they’ve hidden from themselves and each other. The remote setting amplifies the sense of isolation, while the specter of Collette’s death casts a long shadow over every interaction.
#AMFAD: All My Friends Are Dead merges slasher aesthetics with a character-driven exploration of guilt and retribution. The story’s pulse lies in its examination of how past sins refuse to stay buried—and how those we’ve wronged may return in forms we never expected. As the friends’ secrets come under siege, the film leaves viewers questioning who truly holds power when sins are called to account.
What Happens in #AMFAD: All My Friends Are Dead?
The complete story of #AMFAD: All My Friends Are Dead, from the first scene to the last, in 946 words (about 4 minutes). Spoilers throughout. Names in the text link to 8 cast member pages.
Spoilers ahead
Two years after Collette Campbell’s apparent suicide in a cabin they used as a clubhouse, Sarah and her college friends prepare for KarmaPalooza, the festival’s return shadowed by a string of unsolved murders from twenty years earlier—seven students slain according to the seven deadly sins. The group—Mona, a social media powerhouse; Liv, an aspiring influencer; L.B., a charming womanizer; Guy, a laid‑back stoner; Will, a slacker; and their newest member, Sarah—feel a mix of excitement and nerves as they head toward the event. Aaron, a drugstore worker with a crush on Sarah, plans to meet them later, adding a splash of potential romance to the night.
A broken tire forces the friends off the road, and when help seems slow, police officer Officer Shaw appears with a practical suggestion: they should shelter for the night at a nearby remote house. Inside, the mood shifts as they discover a table laid with shot glasses themed to the seven deadly sins and a note from “SDSK Management,” hinting at a twisted game to come. The rules are simple, yet ominous: each person takes a shot corresponding to a sin, and the night unfolds with a dangerous mix of secrets and rising paranoia. Sarah drinks Wrath, Mona drinks Pride, Liv takes Greed, L.B. drinks Lust, Will selects Sloth, and Guy accepts Gluttony, with an added twist as Aaron’s Envy is drunk in his absence.
The evening takes a sharper turn when Guy slips away to attend a secret show announced by his favorite band. A masked figure abducts him and takes him to a torture chamber, where the sin of Gluttony is carried out with a brutal poison that violently expels his stomach. The mood darkens further when Mona and L.B. begin to have sex; the killer attempts to strike Mona in the back, but retreats after realizing the couple is recording the moment on a phone. The group, sensing they’re being watched, watches a recording that reveals a masked stalker in their midst. Soon after, taunting texts from Collette Campbell’s phone begin to arrive, adding personal danger to the mounting fear.
Questions about Collette’s identity and past swirl as Will explains that she used to be part of their circle, and Liv hints there’s more to the story—particularly tied to the cabin fire that followed Collette’s death and to Mona’s alleged manipulations of Collette’s fragile emotions. When Liv tries to leave the house, she is captured, and the killer livestreams her torture, an event that ends with Liv being doused with a burning liquid, leaving the fate of what happened open to viewers.
Tensions rise as Sarah argues with Mona about a fabricated bulimia claim used to bully Collette. After a moment, L.B. follows Sarah, hoping to rekindle something, but a brutal stabbing ends Will’s life with a vicious blow to the back of his body and later a fatal assault on Aaron. The suspense peaks when the survivors are lured into the basement, a chilling recreation of the cabin where Collette died. A surveillance setup reveals a disturbing truth: the group’s past harassment of Collette is laid bare through haunting videos, and Aaron admits that the group bullied Collette, a revelation that fuels the killer’s rationale.
The investigation intensifies as the survivors explore shrines dedicated to them and the seven deadly sins. A violent struggle erupts when the killer kills Will and maims Aaron with a series of brutal stabbings. In a bombshell confrontation, Mona unmasks the killer as Officer Shaw, and Sarah uses the moment to sever Mona’s life with a swift cut to the throat. Shaw, battered and betrayed, finds herself forced to watch another video as Sarah reveals her own hidden motive: she was in love with Collette and had a secret relationship with her, while Shaw had become an ally in a plot for revenge against those Sarah blamed for Collette’s death.
The killer’s identity remains tied to a larger web of deception as Sarah and Shaw stage the home to appear as if Sarah were the sole survivor of SDSK’s return. Detectives connect the case to the old SDSK murders, and Shaw contemplates the unresolved questions about who captured the now infamous video of the cabin burning. In a shocking turn, Sarah confesses that she arranged to meet Mona at the cabin to shoot her for publicly humiliating Collette; Collette arrived unexpectedly, and Sarah unintentionally shot her. To cover up Collette’s death, Sarah set the cabin on fire and framed the seven friends as the ones responsible.
Detective Russell Daniels—who investigated the original SDSK murders—recognizes a tattoo on the masked killer as belonging to Officer Shaw and, fearing she could be a loose end, manipulates the situation to force Shaw into drawing her weapon. Believing she’s about to become the killer’s next victim, Shaw is shot dead by the detective. With Shaw gone, Sarah thinks her plan is succeeding, only to receive a phone call from the real SDSK Killer while she rests in an ambulance. The final threat is clear: the SDSK Killer promises to come for everyone Sarah knows, revealing that the past has not finished with KarmaPalooza or with the people who lived through Collette’s tragedy.
In the end, the film lingers on the aftermath of manipulation, revenge, and the dangerous pull of a secret relationship, leaving viewers with a chilling question: who truly orchestrated the night, and what else from the old case might still be lurking, ready to unravel the lives of those who survived the return of SDSK? The tension remains palpable as the survivors—now shaped by guilt, love, and the thirst for vengeance—confront a reality where the sins of the past refuse to stay buried.
#AMFAD: All My Friends Are Dead Timeline: Every Key Event in Order
15 key events in the order they happen, from “Reunion for KarmaPalooza amid Collette's shadow” to “Aftermath and cliffhanger”. 15 events name a place, across 12 locations.
- 1
Reunion for KarmaPalooza amid Collette's shadow
Two years after Collette Campbell's apparent suicide in the cabin they shared, Collette's college friends prepare to attend KarmaPalooza. The group—Mona, Liv, L.B., Guy, Will, Sarah, and Aaron—carry nostalgia and fear as Collette's memory lingers over the festival. The return of the festival becomes a charged backdrop for confronting their past mistakes.
When:Two years after Collette's death Where:College cabin / campus
- 2
Van trouble and a remote shelter
On the way to the festival, their van blows a tire and stalls. Police officer Lois Shaw suggests they find shelter for the night since the vehicle cannot be fixed until the next day. She leads them to a remote house where they can lay low for now.
When:Night Where:Remote house
- 3
Sin-shot welcome and a chilling note
Inside the house, shot glasses themed to the seven deadly sins and a note from 'SDSK Management' await them. Each friend drinks the corresponding sin-shot, with Guy drinking Aaron's Envy shot since Aaron isn't there yet. The eerie ritual marks the start of a deadly game that soon spirals out of control.
When:Same night Where:House
- 4
Guy's capture and killing
Guy leaves to attend a secret show announced by his favorite band. A masked attacker captures him and drags him to a torture room, where he is killed according to Gluttony by a poison that violently explodes his stomach. The murder sets a brutal tone for the night's events.
When:Soon after arrival Where:House - torture room
- 5
Mona and Liv's moment interrupted; killer's taunts begin
Mona and L.B. begin a sexual encounter, but the killer's attempt to assault Mona is thwarted when he sees they are recording. The moment triggers taunting texts from Collette's phone, hinting that the stalker is watching their every move. The tension deepens as fear and paranoia take hold.
When:Soon after Where:House bedroom
- 6
Liv captured and livestreamed torture
Liv tries to leave the house but is captured by the masked killer. The killer streams Liv's torture to unknown viewers, and the broadcast shows a burning liquid being poured on her, leaving the outcome ambiguous for the others. The group realizes the danger has become all too real.
When:Shortly after Where:House
- 7
Aaron arrives and finds trouble escalating
Aaron finally arrives at the house and, upset by rumors that L.B. is pursuing Sarah, heads upstairs. He discovers a bloody bedroom, heightening everyone’s fear and signaling that the night’s violence is far from over. The tension escalates as the truth about the house's danger sinks in.
When:Later that night Where:House upstairs
- 8
Basement lure and revelation of Collette's death
Strange audio lures Sarah, Mona, Will, and Aaron into the basement, where they find a surveillance suite inside a recreation of Collette's cabin. Frightening videos reveal that Collette died amid their group's actions, including Mona's humiliating video of Collette and a claim that Mona burned the cabin to hide involvement. The group is forced to confront the consequences of their past.
When:Moment after Aaron's discovery Where:House basement (cabin replica)
- 9
Backstory unfolds and past guilt surfaces
As they watch the videos, Aaron confesses that their group bullied Collette, revealing a pattern of cruelty. Collette carved everyone's names into wood before her suicide, and Mona's involvement is framed as driving her to the edge. The revelations reframing the motive set the stage for vengeful actions to come.
When:During the basement sequence Where:Basement
- 10
Will is killed and Aaron dies
The killer strikes with brutal force: Will is struck down with an axe, beheaded in a shocking display. Moments later, Aaron is stabbed repeatedly, leaving the survivors stunned and scrambling for safety. The house becomes a crime scene as fear spreads through the remaining friends.
When:Immediately after the basement revelations Where:House basement
Show the other 5 events of #AMFAD: All My Friends Are Dead Hide the last 5 events
- 11
Unmasking the killer and Mona's fate
The killer is unmasked as Officer Shaw, shocking the group with her true identity. Sarah suddenly slices Mona's throat from behind, and Shaw and Sarah force Mona to watch another video. The plan to stage survivor footage begins to feel dangerously close to collapse.
When:Climax Where:House
- 12
Revelations about Collette, Sarah, and Shaw's plan
Sarah reveals she loved Collette and that Shaw was part of their revenge scheme. They stage the house to look like Sarah survived, turning detectives toward the wrong suspect. The alliance between Sarah and Shaw becomes central to the unraveling plot.
When:Climax Where:House
- 13
Detective Russell Daniels' deduction and Shaw's death
Detective Russell Daniels recognizes a tattoo on the masked killer as belonging to Shaw, linking her to the original SDSK murders. Believing Shaw is the loose end, he shoots her dead to prevent further killings. Sarah watches as her plan edges toward an uncertain conclusion.
When:After the reveal Where:Police scene near the house
- 14
Ambulance twist and SDSK threat
Thinking she has succeeded, Sarah receives a phone call from the real SDSK Killer while recovering in an ambulance. The killer threatens to kill everyone Sarah knows, leaving her in a precarious, ongoing danger. The threat lingers as the scene closes on an unstable resolution.
When:End Where:Ambulance
- 15
Aftermath and cliffhanger
With Shaw dead and the SDSK menace looming, the survivors' lives are in turmoil and the true killer's identity remains unsettled. The SDSK threat hints at further danger beyond the immediate events, leaving the audience with a chilling sense of ongoing peril. The film closes on a note of unresolved retribution.
When:After the ambulance call Where:Unknown
Who Are the Main Characters in #AMFAD: All My Friends Are Dead?
10 characters, among them Sarah (Jade Pettyjohn), Mona (Jennifer Ens) and Liv (Ali Fumiko Whitney): who each one is and the part they play in the story. 9 of them link to the actor’s page.
- S(
Sarah (Jade Pettyjohn)
Played by Jade Pettyjohn
Former friend of Collette who becomes the group’s calculating architect of revenge. She is in love with Collette and uses that feeling to fuel a plan that targets Mona and the others. She arranges to meet Mona to shoot her, but Collette arrives and she accidentally shoots Collette. She later helps stage events to appear as if she survived, manipulating evidence and Shaw to carry out the scheme.
- 💡 Manipulative
- 🎯 Strategist
- 🫶 Complex motivations
- M(
Mona (Jennifer Ens)
Played by Jennifer Ens
Socially strategic member who publicly humiliates Collette and later bullies the group with calculated bravado. She becomes the target of Sarah and Shaw’s revenge after posting a nude video that damages Collette’s reputation. Mona is ultimately killed, its murder staged to look like a survivor’s outcome.
- 💬 Social
- 🎭 Drama
- 🗡️ Targeted
- L(
Liv (Ali Fumiko Whitney)
Played by Ali Fumiko Whitney
Ambitious and perceptive member who hints there’s more to Collette’s death. She is captured and subjected to a livestreamed torture by the killer, a brutal reminder of the group’s fragile dynamics. Her fate underscores the danger of the online spectacle surrounding their lives.
- 👀 Perceptive
- 🧪 Tension
- 🎭 Drama
- L'
Lewis 'L.B.' Bunt (Julian Haig)
Played by Julian Haig
The group's womanizer who underestimates the danger around them. He is killed by the killer after being stabbed with a dildo knife, a grim reminder of the costs of the group’s arrogance and lust.
- 🎯 Charmer
- 💀 Victim
- 🕯️ Tragedy
- W(
Will (Justin Derickson)
Played by Justin Derickson
Laid-back member who embodies Sloth, he becomes a casualty of the escalating violence. His death marks another step in the killer’s methodical dismemberment of the group.
- 🧭 Laid-back
- 😴 Slacker
- 🗡️ Victim
- G(
Guy (Jack Doupe-Smith)
Played by Jack Doupe-Smith
Thrill-seeker who leaves for a secret show, tapping into the group’s need for escape. He is captured by the killer and killed, underscoring the danger lurking behind the night’s distractions.
- 🎤 Show-seeker
- 🗡️ Victim
- 🕵️♂️ Mystery
- A(
Aaron (Cardi Wong)
Played by Cardi Wong
A drugstore employee with a crush on Sarah, Aaron arrives late and discovers the bloody bedroom. He becomes one of the later victims as the killer closes in on the remaining survivors.
- 💘 Unrequited love
- 🧪 Tension
- 💀 Victim
- CC
Collette Campbell
Collette’s death serves as the catalyst for the entire plot. Her burgeoning relationship with Sarah and the group’s past cruelty toward her complicate the present, driving the revenge arc that fuels the killings.
- 💔 Tragedy
- 👀 Catalyst
- 🕯️ Secrets
- OS
Officer Shaw (Michaella Russell)
Played by Michaella Russell
A local officer who becomes the killer’s partner in revenge. She is unmasked as the killer, and Detective Russell later shoots her as the investigation closes in on the truth.
- 🕵️ Partner
- 🗡️ Killer
- 🚓 Official
- DD
Detective Daniels (Pete Graham)
Played by Pete Graham
An investigator of the SDSK murders who recognizes the masked killer’s tattoo. He acts decisively to stop the danger and shoots Officer Shaw when he suspects her involvement.
- 🕵️ Investigator
- 🔎 Closer
- 🗡️ Violence
Where and When Is #AMFAD: All My Friends Are Dead Set?
#AMFAD: All My Friends Are Dead is set in KarmaPalooza festival site and remote cabin (Present day). Here is why the time and place matter to the story.
When
Present day
The events occur in contemporary times, with the KarmaPalooza festival returning after murders occurred two decades earlier. The plot toggles between the live, online culture of the modern era and the old trauma of Collette’s death. The narrative centers on a two-year gap after Collette’s apparent suicide, framing the present-day reunion as a dangerous attempt at closure.
Where
KarmaPalooza festival site, remote cabin
Set around a remote cabin used as a clubhouse and the site of the KarmaPalooza festival, the story unfolds in a rustic, secluded environment that fuels claustrophobic tension. The group travels to a remote home for the night after their van breaks down, then encounters a staged killer's lair within the cabin. The setting alternates between the festival’s modern, media-driven backdrop and the dark, claustrophobic interior where past secrets resurface.
- 🎭 Mystery
- 🏕️ Cabin
- 🎶 Music Festival
What Are the Themes of #AMFAD: All My Friends Are Dead?
3 ideas the story keeps returning to, among them Revenge & manipulation, Guilt & secrets and Social media & performance.
-
01
Revenge & manipulation
Revenge drives the plot as Sarah and Officer Shaw manipulate the group to punish those they blame for Collette’s death. The plan pivots on secrecy, lies, and staged confrontations designed to orchestrate fear and control. The escalating violence reveals how personal grievances can distort friendships beyond repair.
-
02
Guilt & secrets
Guilt over Collette’s death haunts every character as old secrets are dragged to the surface. The group’s past actions, including humiliation and manipulation, come back to threaten their lives. The killer weaponizes those secrets, turning a social gathering into a reckoning.
-
03
Social media & performance
Online attention and reputations play a central role, with taunting texts, livestreams, and videos that magnify every action. The cast’s celebrity personas and voyeuristic audience fuel the characters’ worst impulses. The killings are framed and broadcast through digital means, making privacy a dangerous illusion.
What Kind of Film Is #AMFAD: All My Friends Are Dead?
Dark in tone, with fast pacing and a moderate story, going by the plot summary.
- Tone
- Dark
- Pacing
- Fast
- Story
- Moderate
- Intensity
- High
- Ending
- Bleak
A relentless and brutal slasher that maintains high tension as a group of friends are systematically hunted in a remote location, fueled by a dark backstory of bullying, betrayal, and tragic revenge.
- suspenseful
- brutal
- claustrophobic
- anxious
- vengeful
- paranoid
- revenge
- slasher horror
- hidden secrets
- bullying
Content notes: graphic violence, torture, suicide, bullying, public shaming.
Quiz
How well do you remember #AMFAD: All My Friends Are Dead? Test yourself on the story.
