Directed by:
Stephen SuscoScreenplay:
Stephen SuscoCinematography:
Kevin StewartCast:
Betty Gabriel, Rebecca Rittenhouse, Chelsea Alden, Stephanie Nogueras, Colin Woodell, Andrew Lees, Connor Del Rio, Bryan Adrian, Savira Windyani (more)VOD (1)
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After finding a laptop in the lost and found bin at a local cybercafé, Matias (Colin Woodell) takes it home and uses it to connect with a group of his friends online. While chatting, Matias discovers a series of hidden files on the computer including some disturbing videos and links to the dark web. However, the group soon realise that someone has been watching them and will do anything to get the laptop back. (Universal Sony Pictures Home Entertainment)
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I got myself a copy of Unfriended: Dark Web, which for unknown reasons I ignored back then, and I am definitely surprised at how much I enjoyed it. The main character is a teenager who finds a laptop and upon logging in, discovers that the owner not only watches him, but also wants his laptop back and is willing to go to extremes. The film has a very good pace, something is constantly happening, it is interesting, manages to surprise, and rather than being terrifying, it is disturbing and uncomfortable, and to some extent, quite psychotic. It's a bit disappointing that the scenes with disturbing videos don't last longer, and there are a few unnecessary decisions, but overlooking that it is a bit silly, it kept my attention for 90 minutes more than well. I have a weakness for these Skype horrors, as they feel more realistic than anything else. Story***, Action>No, Humor>No, Violence*, Entertainment****, Music****, Visuals****, Atmosphere****, Tension****. 7/10.
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