Yes, properly. Unfriended is the real thing without being an endurance test.

What is Unfriended rated, and is it OK for kids?

Rated R, and it earns it: real scares, several jump scares, and moderate sex and nudity. Not one for kids.

Unfriended (2014)

Film · 1h 23m · Rated R

Horror, Mystery

A relentless, chilling mystery unfolds on screen as friends are haunted by a vengeful digital presence.

Suspenseful and tense. A full-attention watch at full speed. Emotionally it is heavy.

Streaming on Netflix.

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Unfriended parents guide

No surprises for an R: real scares and several jump scares.

Scare: Properly scary; Frightening, not just tense.
Jump scares: Several; More than a couple of sudden jolts.
Gore: Light gore; Some blood or injury, briefly.
Violence: Some violence; Some fighting or peril.
Sex and nudity: Moderate; Moderate means a sex scene or nudity on screen, even brief, or sexual violence that is described or implied but never shown.
Language: Strong; Frequent strong profanity or slurs.

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Three questions

Is Unfriended scary?: Yes, properly. Unfriended is the real thing without being an endurance test.
How gory is Unfriended?: Light gore and some violence.
What is Unfriended rated, and is it OK for kids?: Rated R, and it earns it: real scares, several jump scares, and moderate sex and nudity. Not one for kids.

What is Unfriended about?

While video chatting one night, six high school friends receive a Skype message from a classmate who killed herself exactly one year ago. At first they think it's a prank, but when the girl starts revealing the friends' darkest secrets, they realize they are dealing with something out of this world, something that wants them dead.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

No. Brace yourself.