Horror
United States of America
#SCREAMERS is a found-footage horror movie that revolves around the story of an internet company that runs a website called Youtopia, where people post videos of themselves screaming. When the site's users start reporting mysterious videos entitled 'The Hummingbird' that are embedded with horrific screams, the company's co-founders, Tom (Chris Bannow) and Chris (Griffin Matthews), launch an investigation into the videos, hoping to understand their origin and purpose.
As Tom and Chris delve deeper into the mystery of 'The Hummingbird,' they visit the home of a man named Matthew (Teddy Smith), who claims to know the origin of the screams. However, the visit leaves them even more confused and frightened. Soon, the company's staff begins to experience strange occurrences, including technical glitches and haunting visions, culminating in a terrifying climax that leaves them questioning reality itself.
Throughout the movie, #SCREAMERS uses a combination of found-footage and virtual reality to heighten the suspense and horror. The filmmakers cleverly exploit the internet culture and the fear of the unknown to create an eerie and terrifying atmosphere that keeps the audience engaged. The movie draws heavily on contemporary fears around online content and the dark side of technology, making it both timely and scary.
