- Genre
- Horror
- Year
- 2016
- Runtime
- 1h32
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Friend Request
Accept the request, suffer the consequences.
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Synopsis
Friend Request, also known as Unfriend, is a 2016 horror movie starring Alycia Debnam-Carey that explores the dangers of social media. When popular college student Laura accepts a friend request from a lonely classmate, things take a dark turn as the classmate becomes obsessed with her. Laura's virtual world turns into a nightmare as her friends mysteriously die, and she is forced to unravel the mystery behind the curse of the friend request. The movie delves into themes of cyberbullying, isolation, and the consequences of online interactions, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats with its chilling storyline and suspenseful sequences.
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Reviews
Friend Request received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised Alycia Debnam-Carey's performance and the film's eerie atmosphere, others criticized its predictable storyline and cliche horror elements. Rotten Tomatoes gave it a low 17% rating, with critics stating that it failed to bring anything new to the horror genre. IMDb users rated it 5.2/10, pointing out its lack of originality and reliance on jump scares. Metacritic gave it a score of 31/100, citing its inconsistent pacing and underdeveloped characters. Despite these criticisms, some viewers enjoyed the film's suspenseful moments and creepy visuals.
