It’s an 82 out of 100. During a virtual game night, someone uses a laptop discovered in an Internet cafe's lost and found, and things quickly spiral downward. It’s a movie geared toward people familiar with computers—similar to the first "Unfriended"—since almost everything unfolds on a computer screen. Those who aren't comfortable with technology might find themselves missing some of what’s happening. Regardless,…

The film *Unfriended: Dark Web* provides an unsettling cyber-thriller by using a distinctive point of view—the screen of a laptop—drawing audiences into a story about technology falling into the wrong hands and resulting in frightening events. While certain choices made by the characters don’t entirely make sense, the movie recovers with steadily increasing suspense, believable acting, and a clever plot development t…

The follow-up, Unfriended: Dark Web, utilizes the same unusual computer-screen presentation as the initial film, but distinguishes itself through a more believable and relatable narrative, which ultimately results in a significantly creepier experience. The filmmaking is well done, smoothly drawing you into the online environment where each interaction—every message, video, and link—increases the suspense. It’s an at…

It’s been interesting lately seeing horror series attempt comebacks, and frequently the follow-up film ends up being stronger than its initial installment—a development that wasn't always the case. This holds true for _Unfriended: Dark Web_. Nearly every aspect feels like an improvement over the original _Unfriended_: The performances are better, the technical aspects are more polished, there’s a greater sense of imm…