Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story - A Netflix Documentary Surpasses Spider-Man in U.S. Rankings
A recent Netflix documentary has surpassed a popular Spider-Man movie in the U.S. movie rankings on the streaming platform. Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story claimed the top spot on Netflix’s Top 10 Movies in the United States for the week of December 29, 2025, to January 4, 2026, overtaking Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. Directed by Skye Borgman and produced by Leslie Mattingly, the documentary delves into the case of therapist Jodi Hildebrandt, who faced child abuse allegations alongside parenting YouTuber Ruby Franke. The film, which runs for 1 hour and 40 minutes, features interviews, police footage, and archived material related to the investigation.
Despite its top ranking, Evil Influencer has received mixed reviews from viewers and critics. Common Sense Media highlighted the police work aspect as more engaging than the repetitive victim interviews. Culture Mix criticized the documentary for its lazy editing and recycling of information from other documentaries on the same scandal. Decider pointed out the film's lack of substance and questioned its journalistic value. Viewer responses echoed these sentiments, with many noting the repetitive nature of the content and the absence of new information.
At the time of writing, Evil Influencer has not received an official Tomatometer or audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. The platform has fewer than 50 user ratings and lists six published reviews. Despite its mixed reception, the documentary continues to draw attention and spark discussions among viewers about its content and presentation.