Cyber Hell: Le réseau de l'horreur

As hard as it is to watch, parents need to see this. We all know there are dangers on the internet however this is just horrible and it only takes one click to ruin your child's life. And it is real - I can tell you that it is worldwide and it just doesn't happen to girls as I recently saw a news warning in Chicago suburbs where a teen boy left a suicide note describing the same exact thing that happened to him. When I first heard about it I thought how could this happen. Thank goodness the investigation took place and the biggest offenders were arrested but the after affects and more dangers are still out there.

After Don't F*ck with Cats and The Tinder Swindler, Cyber Hell is yet another Netflix documentary that delves into serious cybercrimes. The victim list of this cyber-sexual abuse scandal is pretty huge, and the fact that young women and children are majorly involved makes it difficult for the creators of this piece to paint the complete picture. It is told primarily from the perspective of the media and some ethical hackers who spent months investigating the crimes and tracking down the key perpetrators - Baksa and GodGod.

It is worth mentioning that the documentary is 60% sickening with all its immersive details (of the crime) and 40% thrilling with its investigative actions. The documentary never veers off course, focusing on the insights offered by the relevant people being interviewed (including a journalist who was also subjected to cyber harassment). The stylistic choices employed in the piece are acceptable, given it talks about the digital world and its eerie side. Texts are typed out as they are, apps are explored on the go, and location maps are shared for a greater geographical understanding. Cyber Hell is best watched without reading much about the case, as it offers the feeling of proceedings unfolding in real-time.

This is the best Internet topic in a while. A must watch for every teenager and for parents. Don't miss this. Watch as soon as possible without thinking twice.

When I want to listen to the violin, I will open this documentary. The victims should have talked more. There is no reason why every event should be made into a documentary. Some are newsworthy, some have documentary value.

The subject of this documentary may be hard to enjoy, however it is interesting and engaging. What makes this a little masterpiece is the stunning cinematography, editing, photography and set design. A classic South Korean little gem.