Unfriended (2014)
A relentless, chilling mystery unfolds on screen as friends are haunted by a vengeful digital presence.
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.
How intense is Unfriended?
Unfriended is properly scary, with light gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Unfriended feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulchillingtensepulpy
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Unfriended
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Unfriended for you?
Is Unfriended scary?
Yes, properly. Unfriended is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is Unfriended gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is Unfriended sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Unfriended OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 1, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is Unfriended?
Unfriended runs 1h 23m.
Where can I stream Unfriended?
Unfriended is streaming on Netflix.
Does Unfriended have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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