From 'M3gan' To 'Unfriended': 10 Techno Horror Movies Streaming Right Now
© Courtesy of ColliderFor every technology that has entered everyday life, there are consequences that manifest themselves in techno-horror. From internet traps to intelligent robots with artificial intelligence, the filmmakers seem to have discovered the hidden dangers of the digital age and brought them to life in terrifying ways.
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M3gan's hit film made its streaming debut this month, adding to the library of techno-horror films across platforms. Viewers looking for creepy social media explorations or spooky Zoom calls can look no further than their living room, so be sure to turn off Alexa so she doesn't run out of ideas.
M3gun (2023)
M3gan follows Gemma ( Alison Williams ), a robot who is forced to take care of her niece Cady ( Violet McGraw ) after her sister's death. In an attempt to bond with Cady, Gemma programs a humanoid AI robot to be Cady's companion, but the android develops a conscience that turns out to be cruel.
The techno-horror filmmaker made a surprise digital release less than a month after its theatrical release. A month later, M3gan's theatrical version and an unrated version were available to stream on Peacock, much to the delight of fans around the world. Now on the air on Paulina
Choose or Die (2022)
Choose or Die follows two friends ( Yola Evans and Asa Butterfield ) who play an 80s text-based adventure video game in hopes of winning a huge cash prize. They discover that the game is interfering with reality, causing death all around them, and soon must play to survive while trying to solve the mystery of the game's code.
The British techno-horror uses grim environments to contrast digital gameplay and create a kind of grim urban dystopia. Critics noted the film's excellent acting by Evans and Butterfield, as well as its fast pace. Now streaming on Netflix
We're all going to the World's Fair (2021)
Casey ( Anna Cobb ), an isolated teenager, takes part in the World's Fair Challenge, a popular online horror game. As she documents her immersion in the game, a mysterious viewer approaches her and claims that her experience is different from that of other players in the game.
We're All Going to the World's Fair debuted at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival to critical acclaim. The film was highly praised for its disturbing visuals and unique storytelling style. Jane Schonbrun 's directorial debut is a coming-of-age story that explores gender dysphoria and the loneliness of life online. Now streaming on HBOMax
The Host (2020)
The British horror film The Host takes place during the quarantine period due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Six friends, who use weekly Zoom calls to stay in touch, hold a séance and unwittingly invite a demonic presence into their lives.
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Originally filmed as a joke by director Rob Savage at the start of the pandemic-related quarantine, the video went viral online, prompting Savage to turn his idea into a feature film. The film was shot on Zoom, where the actors set up their equipment and were controlled remotely. The film was a critical success and was praised for its timely portrayal of quarantine anxiety mixed with unsettling dread. Streaming now on Shudder
Camera (2018)
Cam follows Alice ( Madeline Brewer ), an ambitious webcam girl obsessed with ratings on a streaming site called FreeGirlsLive. One morning she wakes up to find that a channel more popular than hers is run by her clone. Determined to restore her online identity, Alice investigates the mystery, but ends up down a dangerous rabbit hole.
The film explores the pitfalls of artificially created identities and the nuances of modern online sex work. The techno-thriller has been praised for its ability to create a disturbing story while maintaining a sex-positive attitude and terrifying portrayal of the loneliness economy. Now streaming on Netflix
Entertainment (2020)
Joe Keary (" Stranger Things ") stars as Kurt Kunkle, a taxi driver obsessed with social media who wants to gain more fans by live streaming the murders of his passengers. The horror comedy tells the story of Kurt who steps up his efforts to go viral and tries to evade the police, who have dubbed him the "Rideshare Killer".
Spree is a satirical look at social media culture and the lengths users will go to gain followers. The film is not only a cursory examination of the user, but also a commentary on the toxicity of the audience. Now streaming on Hulu
The Ring (2002)
The Ring focuses on Rachel ( Naomi Watts ), a journalist who investigates the death of her granddaughter, which occurred seven days after she watched strange videos. After seeing ghosts herself, she races against time to solve the mystery of the ghosts and escape the fate that awaits her.
A remake of the Japanese horror film Ringu , based on the book of the same name, The Ring is one of the most successful American horror films of all time. This is the first wave of j-horror to be adapted in the United States, and probably the best of the remakes. Now streaming on Paramount+
Deadstream (2022)
Deadstream follows defunct YouTuber Sean as he tries to win back his audience and keep his latest sponsor by streaming Night at the Haunted House. Shawn explores the estate and holds a séance that causes an evil in the house that he cannot escape.
The comedy-horror uses FID footage, which allows the viewer to watch the film as if it were a real live broadcast. The film was praised for its jump scares, hilarious storyline and ability to turn found footage into thrilling entertainment. Streams on Amazon Prime
#Horror (2015)
Seven teenagers spend the night in the house of a rich friend. The girls start off innocently enough with a fashion show they post on social media, but things quickly spiral out of control when the social media game turns into a night of deadly horror.
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#Griewel is a commentary on the effects of cyberbullying on teenage girls and the inability to escape its grip. The film satirizes the influence of social media on impressionable minds and how it can go overboard and lead to deadly consequences. #Horror is now streaming on Roku.
No Friends (2015)
"Unfriended" follows teenager Blair ( Shelley Hennig ) and her group of friends who are joined in a video chat by an unknown user posing as their deceased classmate. The user forces the group to play the "I've never done this before" game and beat everyone out after discovering that they were involved in cyberbullying the girls.
A horror film about supernatural life on the screen immerses the audience in a video chat with the characters as passive observers, allowing them to become part of the story. Although the film received mixed reviews, it was praised for its scares and clever storytelling. Now streaming on Netflix
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