Crabs in a Barrel is a riveting drama film that explores the toxic nature of envy, jealousy and the cutthroat competition in the entertainment industry. The film centers around a struggling writer, Jenna, who attends her frenemy's party in which she is congratulated on landing her dream writing job, which Jenna had applied for herself.
Jenna falls into a spiral of self-doubt, and her unhappiness grows as she sees her friends' careers skyrocket while hers stagnates. Meanwhile, her friends and acquaintances are now living the high life, flaunting their success on social media and making Jenna feel worse about herself.
As the evening unfolds, Jenna's jealousy and resentment boil over, and she becomes passive-aggressive towards her friends. She makes jabs at them, insinuating that their success is based on luck and favoritism rather than their talents. The party ends in a heated argument between Jenna and her frenemy, revealing their long-standing rivalry and exposing their insecurities.
The film is about the unhealthy and destructive nature of the "crabs in a barrel" mentality, where people pull others down in order to climb to the top. It explores how envy can twist our perceptions and how it eventually destroys relationships and careers. It's a cautionary tale that encourages us to lift each other up and support each other in our endeavors.