Cyberbully

Casey is listening to music when she discovers her Spotify settings are being tampered with. She checks her playlists and notices odd changes, hinting that someone is watching her online habits. The moment unfolds in real time inside her bedroom.

Casey talks with her best friend Megan, who is about to go on a date. They exchange updates about school and life while in the same room. Megan reveals that Casey's ex, Nathan, posted a cruel tweet about her antidepressants.

After the chat ends, Casey receives an instant message that seems to come from Alex, providing a hacked link to Nathan's Twitter. She eagerly follows the link and posts a revenge tweet about Nathan's erectile dysfunction. The messages reveal the hacker's ability to mimic trusted contacts and monitor her activity.

The hacker describes themselves as a 'fan' and reveals their identity as a vigilante who 'helps victims of cyberbullying'. Casey grows frightened as the hacker takes control of her computer screen. A screamer appears, and Casey is suddenly faced with a webcam feed and a computer-generated voice.

The hacker threatens to post nude photos Casey took of herself unless she stays in the room and avoids calls. They intercept messages to Megan by accessing Casey's phone as well, leaving her isolated and terrified. The attacker begins to upload videos as Casey's private life is weaponized online.

The hacker uploads a video exposing Tamara's sexuality, outing her to Casey's social circle. They reveal that the chain of events is part of a larger cyberbullying pattern that includes Casey herself. Casey is horrified to learn that her own online actions helped fuel harassment.

The hacker uses Jennifer Li's story to illustrate the consequences of online trolling and abuse. They recount how Jennifer's Vine posts were attacked, leading to a torrent of harassment and ultimately her suicide. Casey is forced to confront the real-world harm her words have caused.

Casey wonders if the hacker is a relative of Jennifer, but the hacker denies this and demands sincere admission, apology, and responsibility for Jennifer's death. Casey breaks down and apologizes, yet the hacker doubts her sincerity. The hacker resumes posting Casey's and Megan's nude photos while insisting on accountability.

The hacker gives Casey a brutal choice: take antidepressants for each posted photo to delay discovery or live with the shame and lose her best friend. Casey contemplates overdose as the only escape. The taunts intensify with the hacker typing 'har har har'.

Casey's father arrives with a message from Megan, who has deduced that Casey isn't acting like herself. Casey feels a glimmer of hope as a trusted ally is on her side. She attempts to defy the hacker, and her courage grows even as the situation remains dire.

Casey vomits up the pills she had started to take, a moment of clarity and resistance. She realizes she cannot control the hacker and the consequences of her actions. This moment rekindles trust with Megan and steadies her resolve.

Casey tells the hacker that their identity doesn't matter and asserts that she will stop talking to them. She tells them they can post the photos if they wish, because they cannot control her emotions or her family. With a final act of defiance, Casey closes her computer and blocks the hacker from her life, collapsing with relief as her father reaches her.