Viral TikTok Trend: The Fake 1987 Horror Film Taking Social Media by Storm as Fans Demand a Real ‘Zepotha’
Over the past 48 hours, TikTok users have been swept up in a viral trend surrounding a supposed 1987 horror film called Zepotha. The frenzy started when 18-year-old musician Emily Jeffri created a post suggesting the idea of a fake ’80s horror movie to prank people and convince them of its existence. Little did Emily know, her idea would quickly gain traction and captivate millions of TikTok users.
Despite its nonexistence, Zepotha has become a phenomenon, with comments flooding social media posts, claiming resemblances to characters from the imaginary film. The video that kickstarted the trend now has over 940,600 likes and 5.1 million views, proving just how invested people have become in this elaborate prank.
While some users have fallen for the joke and expressed excitement about finding the film, the movie itself can only be found in joke references to DVD and VHS copies. The lore of Zepotha has expanded rapidly on TikTok, with users creating characters and even developing filter quizzes to determine which character one resembles.
The scenes that have gained the most attention from the imaginary film include the opening scene and the forest scene, which has been dubbed a masterpiece of cinematic history. To add further authenticity, fans have gone as far as creating fake Wikipedia pages detailing the first film and a fictional sequel that is supposedly in production.
One surprising participant in this trend is Maria Canals-Barrera from Wizards of Waverly Place, who expressed her love for the movie and how her daughter bears a resemblance to one of the characters. The marketing genius behind the prank, Emily Jeffri, has also garnered a massive following due to the popularity of her original song DO YOU REMEMBER ME featured in the initial post.
Interestingly enough, there is a potential for Zepotha to become a real film. Emily recently launched a short film competition, inviting fans to create their own movies set in the Zepotha universe. The winner of the competition will receive a prize of £500 and have their film considered as canon within the fictional world of Zepotha.
In just two days, Zepotha has become a viral sensation, captivating TikTok users and sparking the imagination of millions. While it may not be a real 1987 horror film, the impact it has had on social media is undeniably impressive. Only time will tell if Zepotha will transcend its online presence and truly come to life on the big screen.
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