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On Christmas Day, 15 year old David finds out that his boyfriend, Jonathan has taken another lover. The discovery leads him on the brink of depression making him think of ways to have him back at all cost. He has invited Jonathan to see him on this day for the last time.
On her 21st birthday, college student Laura Brown receives a Facebook friend request from a girl named "Kara Michelle." Unbeknownst to Laura, Kara is actually the ghost of a girl she bullied in middle school, who has now returned to exact revenge by systematically destroying Laura's life and friendships through social media. As Kara's vengeful digital assault escalates, Laura finds herself increasingly isolated and terrified, leading to a horrifying confrontation.
Unfriend garnered a mixed reception, largely criticized for its predictable plot and reliance on familiar horror tropes. However, some critics acknowledged its effective use of suspense and its commentary on the darker aspects of social media. Audiences had a similarly divided response, with some finding it a decent modern horror flick while others found it underwhelming.
Panned for its unoriginal story and reliance on jump scares.
Acknowledged for its timely themes surrounding social media and cyberbullying.
Found to be a generally forgettable entry in the found-footage horror subgenre.
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The film utilizes a found-footage style, presenting the events as if discovered on Laura's computer and phone.
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Rather a depesssing indictment of life by social media, this Filipino film. Sandino Martin is a 15 year old ditched by the love of his life Angelo Llagan at Christmas. He is determined to do all he can to retrieve the situation and the film...