Munchausen By Internet
Munchausen By Internet

Movie spotlight

Munchausen By Internet

2019
Movie
86 min
English

A private nurse hired to care for a sick boy sets her sights on becoming his mother instead.

Insights

IMDb6.6/10
Director: Dan BrownGenres: Short, Drama

Plot Summary

A group of young adults engage in a destructive form of online manipulation, where one person invents a story of their friend having a serious illness to gain attention. As the fabricated illness escalates, the group becomes entangled in a web of lies, facing the ethical and emotional consequences of their actions.

Critical Reception

Munchausen By Internet is a short film that gained attention for its timely exploration of online deception and mental health. While not widely reviewed by major critics due to its short format, it resonated with audiences for its raw portrayal of a dark psychological phenomenon.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettlingly relevant depiction of social media manipulation.

  • Noted for its effective performance in a concise narrative.

  • Considered a thought-provoking, albeit disturbing, short film.

Google audience: Audience reception information is not readily available.

Fun Fact

The short film is based on a psychological phenomenon where individuals fabricate illnesses or dramatic life events for attention, often online.

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