Inspiration part 2: Ratter, Friend Request and Mr Robot

Inspiration part 2: Ratter, Friend Request and Mr Robot 

Throughout the whole process we have kept in mind a few movies and shows which we gained inspiration from. Both of these movies, "Ratter" and "Friend Request" are due to be released this year (2016) which reinforces that technological horror is an extremely contemporary genre. "Mr Robot" however, is an American TV series broadcasted on the USA network. The show looks into the world of hacking and how technology has become a threat to society.


Friend request

Synopsis:
"Life as a popular student, Laura shares everything with her more than 800 friends on Facebook. But one day, after accepting a friend request from a social outcast named Marina, Laura’s life is cursed, and her closest friends begin dying cruel deaths. Before her time is up, Laura must solve the mystery behind Marina and her Facebook profile, in order to break the deadly spell"

• Produced by Warner Bros studios which is a major conglomerate and directed by Simon Verhoeven
• The movie explores the dangers of the internet, particularly social media websites such as Facebook
• The movie is rated 15 by the BBFC

Here is a link to a recent review:
http://www.denofgeek.com/movies/friend-request/40031/friend-request-review

Ratter

Synopsis: 

Emma, a graduate student living alone in NYC, is being watched by a stalker who hacks into the technology that surrounds her - laptop, cell phone, and other web connected devices.We're constantly connected through our phones, laptops and the Web every moment of every day. But while we look at our screens, who's looking at us? - Written by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

• Ratter is a similar movie which explores the vulnerability of young teenagers who are constantly surrounded by technological devices
• The movie uses a variety of gliches and technical post production effects which compliments the movie extremely well.
• Produced by Star Motion Pictures and directed by Branden Kramer
• The movie is rated 15 by the BBFC

Here is a link to another recent review:

http://thehorrorclub.blogspot.co.uk/2016/03/vod-review-ratter-2016.html#.Vxk41fkrLIV

Mr Robot

Synopsis 

The TV series follows young computer programmer who suffers from social anxiety disorder and forms connections through hacking. He's recruited by a mysterious anarchist, who calls himself Mr. Robot.

• Produced by Univeral Cable Productions and created by Sam Esmail
• Distributed by NBC Universal Television
• Again, this inspired us to create a technological horror film opening as it has elements of hacking and how large corporations have affected society with their technology and ideas.
• The show set a 'Rotten Tomatoes' (a rating system for movies and tv shows) record of 100% in every episode
• Each episode is titled uniquely in a way which represents the technological theme  
• For example, the pilot episode was titled "eps1.0_hellofriend.mov" and the season finale "S1.E10 eps1.9_zer0-day.avi"

Here is a link to an article regarding the shows high ratings:

http://zap2it.com/2015/09/mr-robot-rotten-tomatoes-record-episode-ratings/

The first part of our inspiration can be found here