Why this film matters
Trick or Trend takes a social-media subject, beauty trends that change overnight, and gives it the logic of a folk bargain: a face borrowed for one night that must be returned by midnight. Curious Refuge’s write-up says a final twist sharpens its commentary on body image. It is a compact example of horror used for satire rather than spectacle.
Trick or Trend won third place in Curious Refuge’s 2026 AI Horror Film Competition.
Production evidence
The release is a vertical Instagram video; no YouTube or Vimeo copy was found. Tools and collaborators are not disclosed. The description draws on the maker’s caption and the organiser’s write-up; the journal has not watched the complete film.
