Decoys

Two college friends, Luke and Roger, head into another semester with the usual mix of nerves and bravado. Their aim to shed their virginity becomes a sideline once Luke starts noticing something off about a string of new students on campus. The girls who move with unnervingly perfect ease soon register as more than just pretty faces; their responses feel almost studied, their behavior oddly precise. As Luke's suspicions grow, he and Roger find themselves drawn into late night conversations, whispered rumors, and the uneasy sense that something alien is slipping into their social circle. The campus atmosphere shifts from flirtation to menacing, and danger begins to feel alarmingly intimate. The tension bubbles as the campus lights flicker and the truth seems to slip through their fingers.

Decoys was produced with a 5 million dollar budget by writers Matthew Hastings and Tom Berry. The cast centers on young performers including Kim Poirier, Stefanie von Pfetten, Corey Sevier, Elias Toufexis and Meghan Ory. The project carries a brisk, indie sensibility that matches its teen oriented premise.

Box office data for Decoys is not widely published; the film had a modest release within the genre and relied on home video sales and rentals to reach viewers who enjoy cult oriented horror in various markets.

Cultural impact: Decoys didn't ignite a trend, yet it sits among 2000s campus thrillers that mixed flirtation with otherworldly menace. For fans who grew up renting teen fright films, the movie offered a cautionary tale about appearances, loyalties, and the idea that danger can masquerade behind familiar faces.

Reception and themes: Critics noted the film's blending of horror and science fiction against a college backdrop, signaling an era when campus thrillers leaned into alien intruders. It probes trust, desire, and the fear of the unknown, while Poirier and Sevier deliver chemistry that keeps the brisk pacing grounded.