10 Horror Movies About Smartphones

Description: Ghosts use the internet to invade the world of the living, leading to a terrifying epidemic of loneliness and despair. This film explores the idea of technology as a conduit for the supernatural.

Fact: The film is a remake of the Japanese horror film "Kairo," which was also directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa.

Description: A mysterious signal broadcast through mobile phones turns people into violent killers. This film uses the concept of a signal hijacking to create a unique blend of science fiction and horror.

Fact: The film was shot in a single location, a house, to emphasize the claustrophobic and tense atmosphere.

Description: A fan wins a contest to meet his favorite actress, but instead, he's drawn into a web of surveillance, hacking, and murder through his computer screen. This film plays with the idea of voyeurism and the invasion of privacy through technology.

Fact: The film was directed by Nacho Vigalondo, known for his unique storytelling style, and features a non-linear narrative structure.

Description: A man downloads an app that promises to change his life, but it leads him into a psychological horror as he becomes entangled in a web of deceit and murder. This film explores the dark side of self-improvement apps and the consequences of our digital footprints.

Fact: The film was shot in Los Angeles and uses real-life locations to add authenticity to its tech-driven narrative.

Description: A college student accepts a friend request from a lonely classmate, only to find herself trapped in a social media nightmare when the classmate commits suicide and begins haunting her online life. This film explores the dark side of social media and the consequences of digital isolation.

Fact: The film was originally titled "Unfriend" in Germany, its country of origin, before being renamed for international release.

Description: A group of friends find themselves haunted by a mysterious figure during a Skype call, revealing dark secrets and leading to horrifying consequences. This film is a pioneer in the "screenlife" genre, where the entire movie takes place on a computer screen.

Fact: The film was shot in real-time, with the actors performing their roles through Skype, and it was inspired by a short film called "Unfriended."

Description: A documentary filmmaker uses a video chat service to study human behavior, but her project takes a dark turn when she witnesses a murder and becomes the next target. This film uses the concept of online voyeurism to create a tense, real-time horror experience.

Fact: The movie was shot entirely through webcams, giving it a very authentic, found-footage feel.

Description: While not exclusively about smartphones, this film features a photographer whose pictures reveal ghostly figures, tying into the theme of technology capturing the unseen. It's a chilling exploration of the supernatural through the lens of photography.

Fact: The film is a remake of a Thai horror movie of the same name, which itself was inspired by a real-life urban legend.

Description: A group of friends download an app that promises to fulfill their deepest desires, but soon they realize it comes with a deadly price. This German horror film uses the allure of instant gratification through technology to create suspense and horror.

Fact: The film was released directly to video in the U.S., but it gained a cult following for its innovative use of smartphone technology in horror storytelling.

Description: A group of friends stumble upon a dark web site that promises to fulfill their darkest desires, but they soon find themselves in a deadly game orchestrated by an unknown entity. This film delves into the hidden corners of the internet and the dangers lurking there.

Fact: The movie was inspired by real-life stories of people who accidentally accessed the dark web.