We are living in a digital world where our online presence on social media platforms matters more than having a life in the real world.
However, like the two sides of the coin, social media has its pros and cons, including cyberbullying, misinformation, addiction and more.
Here are the top movies and shows to get a taste of the darker side of social media:
Jamtara: Sabka Number Aayega (2020): The series revolves around a group of small-town young men running a highly successful phishing operation.
The Circle (2017): Starring Emma Watson and Tom Hanks, this sci-fi mystery movie follows a woman who found her dream job at a top tech company only to discover the company’s agenda dealing with compromising social media security and privacy of millions of people.
Eighth Grade (2018): The movie showcases an introverted teenager’s desperate attempt to survive the last days of her disastrous eighth grade by turning to social media and YouTube. However, her situation only worsens with increased anxiety and losing touch with reality.
The Social Dilemma (2020): With expert testimonies from tech whistle-blowers, this Primetime Emmy award-winning documentary narrates the dangerous human impact of social networking.
The Hater (2020): With a scary take on how much information is being spread online and the influence of social media on people’s lives, the movie revolves around a man who seeks purpose in the online world where he controls and manipulates rich and famous.
Celebrity (2023): A thriller Korean drama showcasing the intense battle of glamorous influencers in Seoul to become the next hottest celebrity on social media platforms.
Unlocked (2023): A Korean movie follows a woman whose world turned upside down when her cell phone was hacked by a dangerous man.
Snowden (2016): A biography crime movie following the story of Edward Snowden, the former NSA employee who leaked the NSA’s illegal surveillance technique to the public.