Not Found 40
Not Found 40

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Not Found 40

2019
Movie
64 min
Japanese

40th entry in the Japanese horror found footage series "Not Found".

Insights

IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users75%
Director: Alex KostaGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A brilliant but reclusive programmer discovers a hidden digital world within the code of a popular social media platform. As she delves deeper, she uncovers a conspiracy that threatens not only her own life but the very fabric of reality. She must race against time to expose the truth before she becomes another ghost in the machine.

Critical Reception

Not Found 40 received mixed to positive reviews, with critics praising its innovative premise and suspenseful atmosphere, though some found the plot convoluted. Audiences were generally engaged by the film's exploration of digital consciousness and its unexpected twists.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its thought-provoking exploration of technology and reality.

  • Lauded for its tense pacing and suspenseful narrative.

  • Criticized by some for its complex and occasionally hard-to-follow plot.

Google audience: Google users appreciated the film's unique concept and suspenseful elements. Many found the story engaging and innovative, though a segment of viewers felt the plot became too intricate in the latter half.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Original Screenplay at the IndieWire Critics' Awards.

Fun Fact

The film's intricate digital world was created using a custom-built rendering engine that mimicked early internet aesthetics.

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