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Influencer-turned-actor Bryce Hall is entering a new kind of content house, one soaked in blood, betrayal, and brutal truths about social media fame.

In an exclusive interview with Where Is The Buzz’s Kori Nicole Barnes, Hall opened up about his terrifying new horror-thriller Skillhouse, a satirical bloodbath that examines what happens when influencers are willing to do anything for fame. The film, produced by GenTV’s Ryan Kavanaugh, Shane Valdez, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, and Brad Baskin, hits theaters nationwide on July 11th. But before the screams begin, Bryce peeled back the ring light on what it really takes to survive in the world of viral content and what it was like acting opposite Hollywood heavyweights while covered in blood.

“It Felt Like a Long YouTube Skit… Where Everyone Dies”

When asked about the experience of filming Skillhouse, Hall didn’t hold back on the surreal nature of the project. “It felt like I was filming a long-form YouTube skit with a bunch of influencers, and they died gruesomely,” he told Barnes. “It felt like just another day on the job as an influencer.”

The plot of Skillhouse follows ten social media stars as they’re lured into a mysterious content house and forced to compete in deadly challenges for online fame. And the stakes? Higher than a TikTok trend gone wrong. “The deeper message is: What would you do for clout?” Bryce said. “Some people do crazy, not morally correct things for eyeballs.”

What Would You Do For Clout?

Clout isn’t just currency in Skillhouse. It’s survival. Hall, who made his name on TikTok and YouTube before crossing over into mainstream entertainment, has seen firsthand how dangerous the fame game can become.

“There’s creators that go too far in real life too,” he told Kori. “But in this movie, you kind of have to do the craziest things to survive.”

When asked what his own personal “line” was, the moment where clout just isn’t worth it, Bryce didn’t hesitate. “Yeah, there’s stuff I would never do, no matter how viral it could go.” His advice to up-and-coming influencers? “Have someone around you who doesn’t do social media to keep you grounded. You need someone to tell you, ‘Don’t post that.’”

From TikTok to Tinsel Town: Influencer Meets Actor

Hall revealed that while most of the cast played influencers, only he and co-star Hannah Stocking actually were influencers in real life. That made him a resource on set.

“I helped the actors understand how influencers behave,” Bryce explained. “Like, how we speak to the camera, how we shoot content. They helped me with acting, I helped them with influencer stuff.”

And then there was the surreal experience of acting opposite legends like Neal McDonough and executive producer and co-star 50 Cent. “Doing scenes with 50 was wild,” Bryce said. “He’s a really big dude. I asked him for gym tips, not acting tips. We took a shot of cognac and talked about workouts.”

Early Call Times, Long Nights, and Viral Dreams

Bryce kept it brutally honest about the less glamorous side of shooting Skillhouse. “Call times at 5:00 AM? Not for me,” he laughed. “I’m not a morning person. But the night shoots, like from 5 PM to 2 AM? That’s where I thrive.”

Despite the grueling schedule, the cast bonded through the chaos. “Everyone was great. We were all in it together,” he said. “It felt like we were really doing something different.”

Acting vs. Influencing: Where Does Bryce Stand?

Though Skillhouse marks his most high-profile film project to date, Hall is clear-eyed about where his heart lies. “Acting is fun, but influencing is my thing. I get bored if I’m not creating every day,” he said. Still, don’t count out more roles in the future. “I’m working on something else already. I definitely want to do more.”

When asked if he prefers long-form or short-form content, Bryce simply said, “Both. But when it’s long, people get more of me, and that’s what my audience loves.”

Keeping It Real: No Yes-Men Allowed

Hall surrounds himself with a tight circle of non-social media friends and brutally honest peers. “If I make something questionable, I send it to the group. They’ll say, ‘Yeah, don’t post that.’ I love that. No yes-men in my corner.”

As for handling hate, he brushes it off. “If you don’t like me, there’s a million other creators to follow. I just make what I like, and if my fans vibe with it, that’s all that matters.”

What Can Fans Takeaway From Skillhouse?

So what’s the ultimate message of Skillhouse?

“Don’t pass that moral line for clout,” Bryce said plainly. “It’s not worth it. Clout can be good or bad. You need to ask yourself, what would you do for it?”

With blood, fame, and influencer culture on full display, Skillhouse promises to be more than a horror flick. It’s a cautionary tale for anyone chasing viral glory.

Catch Skillhouse in theaters starting July 11, and follow Bryce Hall as he continues to dominate the digital space with or without the blood.

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