#Horror (2015)
97 min · Crime, Horror, Thriller
Found streaming free on ad-supported platforms — a natural home for low-budget and infamous titles (TMDB rating 3.5/10).
The Bottom Reel's take
From its very title, you know *#Horror* (2015) isn't just dipping its toes into the zeitgeist; it’s attempting a full-on cannonball. This film, directed by Tara Subkoff, sets out to tackle the digital demons of cyberbullying and social media addiction through the lens of a slasher, specifically targeting a group of 12-year-old girls whose online lives spiral into a very real-world nightmare. The ambition is clear: to be a timely, cutting critique of modern youth culture wrapped in a genre package. The result, however, veers wildly from insightful social commentary to something far more bewildering, creating a gap between intention and execution that is truly unmissable.
At a brisk 97 minutes, *#Horror* attempts to meld the psychological terrors of online life with the visceral dread of a traditional horror flick, but the blend is often less seamless and more... jarring. The film’s infamous status, often found streaming free on ad-supported platforms, is a natural habitat for cinematic curiosities that didn’t quite land with mainstream audiences (as its 3.5/10 TMDB rating and 35/100 audience score attest). We get glimpses of recognizable faces like Chloë Sevigny, Timothy Hutton, Natasha Lyonne, and Balthazar Getty, navigating a world of pre-teen drama and burgeoning terror. These more established actors often feel like they’ve wandered into a different movie, creating a fascinating textural contrast with the younger cast and the film’s distinctive, neon-soaked aesthetic. It’s a movie that *looks* expensive and artful in parts, but its narrative coherence and overall tone are what truly give it its unique, bottom-reel charm.
But why, we ask, should you spend a Friday night with *#Horror*? Because despite its narrative eccentricities, it delivers exactly what we look for: unforgettably fun viewing. The film is a masterclass in unintentional camp, with dialogue and character reactions that often feel plucked from an alternate dimension where social media is even *more* dramatic and existential. It’s a film that tries so hard to be profound about the perils of the internet that it loops back around to being profoundly entertaining in its earnest overreach. There’s a certain joy in watching a movie that commits so fully to its vision, even when that vision feels like it’s being interpreted by several different artists simultaneously.
So, if you’re looking for a horror film that actually delivers on its scares, perhaps look elsewhere. But if you’re in the mood for a cinematic experience that will spark lively debate, generate countless "did that just happen?" moments, and cement its place in your memory as something truly unique, then *#Horror* is your jam. Gather your most opinionated friends, crack open some truly unnecessary snacks, and prepare for a wild ride. We guarantee it’s famously bad, and unforgettably fun.
Synopsis
Inspired by actual events, a group of 12 year old girls face a night of horror when the compulsive addiction of an online social media game turns a moment of cyber bullying into a night of insanity.