Film Review – Unfriended

Traditionally, fright pictures that utilize the computer tend to fail miserably, often inventing technology or online rules to fit the situation. Last year’s “Open Windows” is a prime example of a browser-based horror effort that went off the deep end just to keep the audience guessing. “Unfriended” is refreshingly minimal with its tech, allowing just everyday tools such as Skype and Facebook to set the scene for its nightmare. A stripped down ghost story that’s more about intimidation than overt violence, “Unfriended” actually works, delivering a reasonable amount of chills, most guided with imagination by director Leo Gabriadze. At the very least, the feature retains a real-world feel as it zips through heated searches, accusatory conversations, and poor internet speeds. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com