LifeHack
The brief
Director Ronan Corrigan turns what could've been another hackers-in-hoodies cliche into a genuinely unsettling descent that feels like scrolling through the worst parts of Reddit at 3am. The four leads nail the specific brand of overconfident teenage stupidity that makes you both root for and cringe at their scheme, while Corrigan ratchets up tension by keeping most of the horror implied rather than shown. It moves fast enough to feel like doom-scrolling but takes time to let the paranoia really sink in. Perfect for anyone who thought Searching was too tame or wished Black Mirror episodes were feature-length.
The verdict
If you crave psychological thrillers that build dread through atmosphere and implication rather than jump scares, this is a tightly crafted descent into digital paranoia that captures the specific horror of internet culture. If you prefer your thrillers with clear explanations and traditional scares, you'll likely find this too ambiguous and slow-burning for your taste.
Watch with
- 👥 Perfect for tech-savvy friends who love thrillers
- ⚠️ Skip if you're easily stressed by cyber paranoia
Heads up
- Intense psychological tension and paranoia (moderate)
- Implied violence and threatening situations (moderate)
- Dark web content references (brief)
Credits
- Director
- Ronan Corrigan
- Cast
- Georgie Farmer, Yasmin Finney, Roman Hayeck-Green, James Scholz, Jessica Reynolds, Charlie Creed-Miles, Jill Winternitz
Official synopsis
Four teenage slackers attempt a multi-million-dollar Bitcoin heist from their bedrooms, only to spiral into the darkest corners of the internet-and a danger beyond their computer screens.
The Double
Make a night of it
Pair this with No Ordinary Heist (2026)
Both explore young people attempting ambitious heists with unexpected consequences.
Total runtime: 1h 37m + 1h 39m = 3h 16m
