Unfriended: Dark Web

7/20/20181h 32m

Theatrical Release (US)

~ Death wants some face time. ~

Overview:

When a 20-something finds a cache of hidden files on his new laptop, he and his friends are unwittingly thrust into the depths of the dark web. They soon discover someone has been watching their every move and will go to unimaginable lengths to protect the dark web.

Director:

Stephen Susco

Status:

Released

Language:

English

Buget:

$1,000,000.00

Revenue:

$16,000,000.00

Key words:

webcam
sequel
lesbian relationship
hacking
computer screen
found footage
skype
game night
screenlife

Cast

Colin Woodell

~ as ~

Matias O'Brien

Betty Gabriel

~ as ~

Nari Jemisin

Rebecca Rittenhouse

~ as ~

Serena Lange

Andrew Lees

~ as ~

Damon Horton

Connor Del Rio

~ as ~

Aj Williams

Stephanie Nogueras

~ as ~

Amaya DeSoto

Savira Windyani

~ as ~

Lexx Putri

Chelsea Alden

~ as ~

Kelly

Alexa Mansour

~ as ~

Erica Dunne

Bryan Adrian

~ as ~

Jack

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Reviews (2)

Gimly
Written 6 year(s) ago
6
Something that I've noticed recently in horror franchises that have tried to get off the ground in the past couple of years, the second entry is actually better than the first. In ages past, a thing unheard of, but now at least as common as not. Same goes for Unfriended: Dark Web. Just about everything is one step up from the first Unfriended movie: Acting, AV, urgency, the shorter wait times, and the new direction Dark Web takes in terms of its antogonists (I won't spoil it for you, but surely you're capable of reading a title and putting it together for yourself) works better in this one too. I feel at least.

Now neither of these films are perfect, but the first Unfriended movie was okaaaaaaaaay, and this one has managed to push it by the skin of it's teeth over in to what I could honestly argue is "good".

Final rating:★★★ - I liked it. Would personally recommend you give it a go.
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RalphRahal
Written 5 month(s) ago
5
Unfriended: Dark Web takes the unique computer-screen format from the first movie and dials it up with a more grounded and plausible storyline, which makes it far scarier this time around. The technical execution is sharp, seamlessly immersing you in the digital world where every click, message, and video feed ramps up the tension. It’s an unconventional way of storytelling, but the production nails it, making the experience feel eerily real.

What sets this one apart is the shift in tone. Instead of leaning into the supernatural elements of its predecessor, this movie opts for a more realistic and chilling approach. The grounded nature of the story makes the threats feel tangible, and that plausibility is what makes it so unsettling. It’s a change that works in the movie’s favor, as it takes the fear from something fantastical to something that could actually happen, amplifying the intensity and dread.

As a standalone thriller, it excels at creating an atmosphere of paranoia and helplessness, with its focus on the dangers of the digital age. It may not feel like a traditional sequel, given its departure from the themes of the original, but the more realistic approach gives it a unique identity. If you’re looking for a movie that leans into grounded horror with clever execution, this one is definitely worth watching.