Tickled

Investigative journalist David Farrier receives a mysterious email from a "competitive endurance tickling" organization, inviting him to participate. His curiosity piqued, he begins to investigate this strange underground world, only to uncover a complex web of online harassment, bizarre legal threats, and deeply unsettling power dynamics. What starts as a peculiar journalistic inquiry quickly spirals into a dangerous and absurd confrontation with the shadowy figures behind the tickling empire.

Tickled was met with widespread critical acclaim, praised for its unique premise, dark humor, and Farrier's persistent and often humorous investigation. Critics lauded its ability to shift from a bizarre comedy to a genuinely unsettling thriller, highlighting the bravery of the filmmakers in pursuing such an unconventional and potentially risky story. Audiences were captivated by the sheer strangeness of the subject matter and the unfolding mystery.

• A bizarre and hilarious documentary that evolves into a genuinely disturbing expose.

• Remarkable for its investigative persistence and the sheer audacity of its subject matter.

• Manages to be both laugh-out-loud funny and deeply unsettling.

Google audience: Viewers found the documentary to be incredibly entertaining, strange, and surprisingly gripping. Many praised the filmmakers for their courage in tackling such an unusual topic and for the suspenseful narrative that kept them engaged. The film's ability to generate both humor and unease was frequently highlighted.

Nominated for Best Documentary at the 2017 Independent Spirit Awards. Won awards at various film festivals including the Melbourne International Film Festival and the Fantasia International Film Festival.

During their investigation, filmmakers David Farrier and Dylan Reeve were subjected to extensive legal threats and harassment from the subjects of the documentary, including a lawsuit for 'emotional distress' related to their journalistic inquiries.