Friend Request
Director: Simon Verhoeven
Actors: Alycia Debnam-Carey, William Moseley, Connor Paolo
PlotLaura, a popular college student, enjoys her vibrant social life and extensive online presence. She receives a friend request from Marina, an awkward loner with no other online contacts. Despite feeling uneasy, Laura accepts out of kindness. However, Marina quickly becomes overly attached, posting dark and disturbing content. Laura decides to unfriend her online, leading to an in-person confrontation. Distraught and angry, Marina tragically ends her life. Following Marina's death, Laura's social media account starts posting eerie and violent images against her will, significantly straining her relationships and reputation.
Laura's friends begin to fall victim to supernatural forces linked to Marina's vengeful spirit. The hauntings grow increasingly violent, claiming lives and causing widespread panic among her circle. Desperate to stop the terror, Laura delves into Marina's past, uncovering disturbing secrets that may hold the key to ending the torment. As she confronts the malevolent presence, Laura faces intense physical and psychological challenges that test her resolve and sanity. She must find a way to rid herself and her friends of Marina’s curse before it consumes them all.
Writers: Matthew Ballen, Philip Koch, Simon Verhoeven
Release Date: 22 Sep 2017
Runtime: 92 min
Rating: R
Country: Germany
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
Friend Request offers typical studio horror thrills with strong technical merits on Blu-ray, but suffers from clichéd shocks and logical inconsistencies.
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