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Basic: A Hilarious Take on Social Media Rivalry

3/19/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Basic is a comedy directed by Chelsea Devantez (director) that explores social media and personal relationships.
Ashley Park (actress) portrays Gloria in Basic, the protagonist.
Leighton Meester (actress) plays Kaylinn, the mean girl who rivals Gloria and fuels the tension.
The film premiered at SXSW in 2026.
The runtime is 1 hour and 36 minutes.

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Story summary

Basic is a comedy directed by Chelsea Devantez (director) that explores social media and personal relationships.
Ashley Park (actress) portrays Gloria in Basic, the protagonist.
Leighton Meester (actress) plays Kaylinn, the mean girl who rivals Gloria and fuels the tension.
The film premiered at SXSW in 2026.
The runtime is 1 hour and 36 minutes.