Friend Request is a social media-inspired horror film directed by Simon Verhoeven, released in 2016. The story follows a college student named Laura who unwittingly befriends a mysterious loner, Marina, on Facebook. After unfriending her due to her disturbing behavior, Laura becomes the target of a supernatural force linked to Marina's malevolent online presence. As her friends start dying under gruesome circumstances, Laura races against time to unravel the dark secrets behind the curse. The film explores themes of isolation, the dark side of social media, and the consequences of digital interactions.