If you enjoyed the chilling horror of 'Deadware (2021)' and are craving more terrifying tech-themed scares, you're in the right place. This article explores 10 movies and shows that deliver similar thrills, blending digital dread with psychological horror. Whether you're a fan of cursed software, haunted gadgets, or sinister AI, these picks will keep you on the edge of your seat.

The Ring (2002)
Description: A supernatural horror film where a cursed videotape brings death to those who watch it, highlighting the fear of media as a conduit for evil.
Fact: The movie was a remake of the Japanese film 'Ringu' and popularized the trend of J-horror remakes in Hollywood.


The Collingswood Story (2002)
Description: A found-footage horror film that uses webcam footage to tell its story, emphasizing the eerie and unpredictable nature of online interactions.
Fact: The movie was one of the first to use webcam footage as its primary narrative device, predating many similar films.


Stay Alive (2006)
Description: The plot revolves around a video game that has deadly real-world consequences, blending horror with the digital realm.
Fact: The film features a fictional video game that was later developed into a real, playable demo for promotional purposes.


Pulse (2006)
Description: A horror film that explores the terrifying consequences of technology, where ghosts invade the world through the internet.
Fact: The movie was a remake of a Japanese horror film and was one of the early entries in the techno-horror genre.


Host (2020)
Description: This horror film is set entirely within a video call, emphasizing the eerie and unsettling aspects of digital communication and isolation.
Fact: The movie was filmed remotely during the COVID-19 lockdown, with actors handling their own lighting and special effects.


The Den (2013)
Description: The story revolves around a woman who encounters a terrifying presence through an online video chat platform, highlighting the dangers of digital anonymity.
Fact: The film was one of the first to use the 'screenlife' format, where the entire narrative is shown through a computer screen.


Friend Request (2016)
Description: The film delves into the horror of social media, where a seemingly harmless online interaction spirals into a deadly supernatural threat.
Fact: The movie's antagonist was inspired by the concept of digital ghosts and the fear of online harassment.


Unfriended (2014)
Description: The film utilizes a screen-based storytelling format, focusing on the horror that unfolds through digital interactions, similar to the way technology is central to the narrative.
Fact: The entire movie was shot in real-time and appears as a single continuous take on a computer screen.


Searching (2018)
Description: A thriller that unfolds entirely through digital screens, exploring themes of mystery and the dark side of online interactions.
Fact: The movie was the first mainstream thriller to be told entirely through computer and smartphone screens.


Profile (2018)
Description: A suspenseful narrative that takes place entirely on a computer screen, focusing on the dangers of online deception and manipulation.
Fact: The film is based on real-life cases of online radicalization and was shot in just 10 days.
