Unfriended Review – A Chilling, Clever Take On Modern Horror

So this week my boyfriend and I went to the cinema. The only film that stood out to us was Unfriended, so we decided to see that! Now I’m not gonna ruin it for everyone because I always see spoilers on stuff and then regret reading it. This is a spoiler-free post!

Synopsis

The movie is about a group of friends who are talking on Skype. The whole film is pretty much webcams and screenshots. There is an anonymous person on Skype with no picture/video. The group of friends go through their research to find out who this person is. When they do, they are shocked at their findings. It is the profile of their friend who took her own life due to bullying.

That premise alone sets the tone for the rest of the movie. It blends technology and horror in a way that makes you feel like you’re watching someone’s screen in real time. It doesn’t cut away to dramatic camera angles or jump between locations — you’re stuck in the desktop view for the entire runtime. This might sound limiting, but in a way, it makes things feel more intimate and unnerving. It’s like you’ve accidentally opened a cursed Zoom call and can’t click out.

I think the movie is quite realistic. The message they are trying to give is to stop online bullying. I think the message is very strong and important. It is good that they have done a film on this to show the effect bullying can have! I think everyone has been picked on or bullied once online. We all know how horrible and belittling it feels. That’s just me talking, but mine wasn’t half as severe as other people have it.

A Message That Hits Home

The way the film connects cyberbullying with real consequences feels raw and relevant. It doesn’t shy away from showing how quickly online behaviour can spiral out of control, especially among teenagers. The anonymity of the internet gives people a false sense of security, and Unfriended explores what happens when that bubble bursts.

Unfriended: My Thoughts

The film is pretty scary but I have to say, it’s not terrifying. It’s just the big bangs that come out of the speakers! I think it is also a very clever film with the effects it gives. I know there will be a lot of editing. Trust me, I’ve never seen half that stuff happen on Facebook or Skype before.

In conclusion, I probably wouldn’t see this at the cinema again. I’d want to watch it without covering my face. However, I would definitely buy it and watch it at home without surround sound!

I think it’s one of those films where you appreciate it more the second time around — when you’re not too busy hiding behind your hands! Watching it at home, without all the loud audio effects, might actually help you notice more of the small details and digital clues.

Final Verdict

In conclusion, I probably wouldn’t see this at the cinema again. I’d want to watch it without covering my face. However, I would definitely buy it and watch it at home without surround sound!

If you like horror with a tech twist or enjoy movies that feel like you’re peeking into someone else’s digital life, Unfriended might be for you. It’s not perfect, but it’s different — and sometimes that’s enough to make it memorable.