A movie based on a true story that has a unique structure, it takes place entirely on computer and cell phone screens, but it is still very dynamic, tense and holds you until the end.

Timur Bekmambetov who produced "Unfriended" swears by "Computer screen PoV" movies only nowadays and chose a book about an investigation into ISIS recruitment techniques as the inspiration here. Said material lends itself surprisingly good for the scenario but I would hold my breath for this really becoming a thing. For anything filler they relied on having just a facetime app open which isn't that natural and there have been inconsistencies as to how the story is told technically [spoiler]playing recorded files of strarting the recordings as well as when being logged out of the current user[/spoiler]. Shazad Latif carries the movie and helps to distract from the more annoying Valene Kane. [spoiler]The reveal was also convenient as I'm certain that a reverse image search of that one photo of her she uploaded first would have busted her right away if it were real[/spoiler]

THE FEAR

A decent premise that is weighed down consistently by the bizarre actions of the main character. I understand they are kind of shackled with the computer screen gimmick, but that is the choice they made. I suppose they were trying to highlight how things like this can spin out of control but through most of the film I’m just yelling “WHY?!” at my screen.

Wow, this was scary and revealed quite a lot. Terrifying to think so many girls are blinded by all the lies these recruiters tell them. Knowing it was based on true events, and a few of the headlines in the movie I remember reading about at the time, absolutely terrifying. I hope the real journalist is alive and well.

A crazy roller coaster of a movie. It’s intriguing that the movie is based on a true story and even more so that the journalist’s identity remains a secret to this day

I couldn't cope with just having that many windows open...

Episode 10x11
Edited in "computer screen" format, it is really tough, complex and fascinating. It tells us the true story of a journalist who infiltrated the ISIS recruitment networks. She kept the tension through the roof and I never lost interest. Highly recommended.