"Borderline" explores extreme fandom and celebrity culture

The new comedy thriller "Borderline," set in the 1990s, features Samara Weaving as a pop star whose life is disrupted by an obsessive fan, played by Ray Nicholson. The film explores themes of extreme fandom and celebrity culture. Written and directed by Jimmy Warden, "Borderline" marks his directorial debut. He aimed to maintain the film's unique tone, avoiding a conventional horror approach. The film includes quirky elements, such as a candelabra with Weaving's likeness. "Borderline" releases in theaters and digitally on March 14, 2025. The film draws inspiration from various sources, including Madonna's music and documentaries about obsessed fans, while its ending was revised to focus more on character development.