Assassination Nation

Year: 2018

Runtime: 108 min

Language: English

Director: Sam Levinson

Budget: $7M

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When an anonymous hacker reveals the private secrets of a group of high school friends, their small town descends into a chaotic spiral of judgment and revenge. Lily and her companions find themselves caught in a dangerous game as their lives unravel and they struggle to protect themselves from the escalating fallout. Facing public scrutiny and increasingly hostile encounters, they must confront the dark side of social media and fight to survive a terrifying night.

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