Unfriended: Dark Web Dvd

Unfriended: Dark Web is a 2018 American horror film written and directed by Stephen Susco in his directorial debut. Shot as a computer screen film, it stars Colin Woodell, Rebecca Rittenhouse, Betty Gabriel, Connor Del Rio, Andrew Lees, Stephanie Nogueras, and Savira Windyani. The film is a sequel to the 2014 film Unfriended, and follows a group of friends who find a laptop that has access to the dark web, only to realize they are being watched by the original owners, a group of cybercriminal hackers.

The film had its world premiere at the South by Southwest festival on March 9, 2018, and was theatrically released in the United States on July 20, 2018, by Universal Pictures’ OTL Releasing and Blumhouse Productions’ BH Tilt. The film received mixed reviews from critics and has grossed $16 million worldwide, against a production budget of $1 million.

Plot

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Matias finds a laptop at a cyber cafe lost-and-found, and takes it home. The laptop originally belonged to someone called Norah C. IV. Matias is working with a sign language app for his deaf girlfriend, Amaya. However, Amaya becomes upset because the app only makes it convenient for her to understand him, but not the other way around. Matias keeps getting messages on the laptop for Norah from someone named Erica. He logs onto a Skype video call with his friends — Damon, A.J., Lexx, Serena, and Nari — but becomes frustrated when the computer keeps freezing up. Matias discovers that Erica is actually Norah when she demands her laptop back. He decides to return it to the cyber cafe, but before he can he sees a message for Norah about payment they received for a video. Curious, he converses with the mystery person, Charon68. Matias’s friends watch his actions, and A.J. recognizes that Matias is connected to the dark web. When Charon68 mentions trepanation, a disturbed Matias ends the chat.

Damon realizes that “Norah C.” is “Charon” spelled backwards, as Matias begins to find hidden videos on the laptop. He looks up a street address listed in one of them and sees that Erica Dunne went missing from there; the same Erica that Norah was impersonating. Matias receives a video call from Amaya, only to find that it is Norah C., also known as Charon IV, continuing to demand her laptop back, or else she’ll kill Amaya. When Nari tries to call the police, Matias panics and explains that it was all part of an alternate reality game he is developing. His friends are relieved, but Nari remains suspicious. Matias tries to convince Amaya to come over, but she’s still upset with him, believing he doesn’t want to put in the effort to learn sign language for her. Matias promises he will try and convinces her to come over, though Charon IV secretly follows her. To ensure Charon IV complies, Matias transfers her crypto-currency from her account into his. Norah chides Matias for this, but he says he’ll return the money and laptop in exchange for Amaya and Erica’s safety.

Matias directs Amaya to the subway so that she will lose connection – once her signal is lost, he tells his friends that the entire thing was real and explains that they are all in danger. Matias suddenly receives messages from a group called “The Circle”, who reveal that they are aware of Matias’s actions, and dozens of Charon accounts join the chat. One of them posts a video of Lexx being thrown off a roof while another doctors videos of A.J. planning to attack a mall and plays them for a 911 operator. As police officers storm A.J.’s house, the Circle trigger the sound effect of a shotgun loading on his computer, causing the police to shoot him to death. Next, they show Nari at the subway and Serena’s mother on life support, forcing Serena to save one of them. When she can’t make the decision, the Circle kills all three. Matias goes to get Amaya, leaving the laptop open so Damon can copy its files. Unbeknownst to Matias, another Charon brings Erica into his closet. When a Charon takes control of the laptop, Damon tells the Circle he was recording everything for the police to find. To his horror, he realizes that the Circle had planned for Matias to find the laptop so they could frame him and his friends for their crimes. Moments later, a Charon hangs Damon by his closet door. Another Charon writes a fake confession and suicide note, implying everyone killed themselves out of guilt. Matias gets a call from Amaya, and realizes that the Circle hacked his messages to lead her astray. He helplessly watches as Amaya is attacked by a Charon. Broken, he asks the Circle why they did all of this. They respond with a clip of him saying it was “game night,” revealing that this is simply entertainment for them.

The Circle launches a poll to decide Matias’s fate; as they vote, he laughs, no longer caring about his own safety. Erica wakes up in Matias’ apartment and goes to the computer begging for help. The video cuts out as she finds a hole in her skull. In the street, the poll reaches its end before a Charon runs Matias over. Their job complete and their crimes pinned on Matias and his friends, the Circle gather in front of the cameras and celebrate while another Charon watches from their own camera.

Alternate ending (Buried Alive)
In an alternate ending, Matias texts Amaya to meet him where they shared a kiss. He arrives at the site, only to find a hole in the ground with an open casket before a Charon knocks him out. Amaya arrives and calls Matias, who is woken by his phone. He realizes that he has been buried alive and tries to text Amaya, but the Circle changes all of his messages. When he attempts to video chat, the Circle pixelates his mouth so Amaya cannot read his lips. Matias’ fate is left unknown as the film ends before Amaya even realizes the situation.

In the first of two DVD endings, Matias texts Amaya to meet him where they shared a kiss. She arrives while several hidden Charons film her. Just as Matias arrives, the Charons come out of hiding, restrain the duo, and launch a poll to decide their fate. A majority of the members vote no, but a group message is posted by Charon IX titled “They_Earned_It.m4v” along with a recording of Matias bargaining for Amaya’s life with Charon IV using his money. This earns the Circle’s respect. They release the two, and they embrace. However, we don’t know what happens to Matias and Amaya after they are released. Meanwhile, Erica wakes up in Matias’ apartment and goes to the computer, begging for help and screaming.

Alternate DVD ending (Suicide)
In the second DVD ending, Matias locates the warehouse where the Charons took Amaya. She is nowhere to be found, and all hope seems to be lost. He finds a revolver on the floor and appears to begin contemplating suicide. A Charon launches a poll for The Circle to debate whether Matias will kill himself; the film ends before he makes the decision.

Cast

Colin Woodell as Matias O’Brien
Betty Gabriel as Nari Jemisin
Rebecca Rittenhouse as Serena Lange
Andrew Lees as Damon Horton
Connor Del Rio as Alistair “AJ” Jeffcock
Stephanie Nogueras as Amaya DeSoto
Savira Windyani as Lexx Putri
Alexa Mansour as Erica Dunne
Chelsea Alden as Kelly
Bryan Adrian as Jack
Douglas Tait as Charon IV
Rob Welsh as Charon V
Kiara Beltran as Charon VI