Darkweb
Darkweb

Darkweb

2016Movie89 minEnglish

A mysterious group has created a sadistic venture. Kidnapping young women, they auction the rights to hunt them to millionaires with a thirst for blood - and broadcast the hunt on the dark web for the world to see.

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IMDb3.7/10
Director: Stevan MenaGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A disturbed young man, obsessed with the dark corners of the internet, finds himself drawn into a horrifying world of violence and manipulation. As he delves deeper into the web's underbelly, he encounters a sinister online community that blurs the lines between reality and virtual terror. His pursuit of forbidden knowledge leads him down a perilous path, forcing him to confront the darkest aspects of human nature and his own sanity.

Critical Reception

Darkweb received a largely negative reception from critics and audiences. While some acknowledged its attempt at a modern horror narrative exploring contemporary fears, many found the execution lacking in originality and effective storytelling. The film was criticized for its pacing, underdeveloped characters, and predictable plot points.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its modern thematic elements related to internet culture.
  • Criticized for a derivative and underdeveloped plot.
  • Noted for a lack of genuine scares or tension.

Google audience: Audience reviews were generally unfavorable, with many finding the film to be boring and uneventful. Some viewers felt the premise was interesting but the execution failed to deliver a compelling horror experience.

Fun Fact

The film attempts to tap into contemporary anxieties surrounding online anonymity and the potential for real-world consequences stemming from digital interactions.

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Gimly

Gimly

Almost as if made by an alien who had not only never watched a movie before, it had never been to Earth before either, but had had both relatively accurately described to him over some kind of space-phone with a bad connection. The ADR i...