Scary Internet

Updated May 1, 2024

Have you heard all of these Scary Internet? We know for sure you'll find some new picks. We wrote about 15 of the top ones.

Perfect Blue (1997)

★★★★

3.2 out of 4 stars

From Satoshi Kon, starring Junko Iwao, Rica Matsumoto, Shinpachi Tsuji, Masaaki Ôkura
Rated R

Perfect Blue is a psychological thriller directed by Satoshi Kon. The film tells the story of Mima Kirigoe, a young pop idol who decides to quit her group in order to pursue an acting career. After making the difficult decision, Mima begins to receive anonymous messages and death threats, as well as strange occurrences that lead her to believe she is being stalked. With the help of her friend, Mima sets out to uncover the truth behind the threats, only to find out the danger is closer than she had ever imagined. Through her journey of self-discovery and terror, Mima begins to blur the lines between reality and fantasy, and ultimately discovers a truth more frightening than she ever could have imagined.

Lion (2016)

★★★★

3.2 out of 4 stars

From Garth Davis, starring Dev Patel, Nicole Kidman, Rooney Mara, Sunny Pawar
Rated PG-13

Lion is a 2016 drama film based on a true story directed by Garth Davis and written by Luke Davies. It stars Dev Patel, Rooney Mara, David Wenham, Nicole Kidman, and Sunny Pawar. The film follows a five-year-old Indian boy, Saroo (played by Pawar) who is separated from his family after falling asleep on a train. He ends up in Calcutta, a thousand miles away from his home and family. Twenty-five years later, Saroo (now played by Patel) sets out on a journey to find his long-lost family. Along the way, he learns more about his family, his culture, and the strength and resilience of the human spirit. The film was nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Supporting Actress for Nicole Kidman.

Searching (2018)

★★★★

3 out of 4 stars

From Aneesh Chaganty, starring John Cho, Debra Messing, Joseph Lee, Michelle La
Rated PG-13

Searching is a 2018 American thriller film directed by Aneesh Chaganty and written by Chaganty and Sev Ohanian. The film stars John Cho, Debra Messing and Joseph Lee and follows a father (Cho) who searches for his missing 16-year-old daughter using her laptop and social media. After his daughter Margot (Lee) goes missing, David Kim (Cho) begins to search for her using her laptop, communicating with her friends and family and tracing her digital footprints. As he digs deeper into her online history, he discovers she was leading a double life. As time passes and leads run cold, David decides to take matters into his own hands, risking his own safety in his desperate search for her. The film is told entirely through a variety of screens, including laptops, smartphones, and surveillance cameras.