Social Suicide

A close group of teenage friends operates as content creators, posting videos hoping for internet fame. Balthazar leads with his camera, driven by a need for virality. The others—Reese, Julia, Marc, and Ty—participate while navigating their budding popularity and personal tensions.

Balthazar always carries a camera, hoping every moment will become a viral hit. He takes meds for anxiety and anger, hinting at a fragile mental state. His fixation on filming makes him jealous of Julia and Reese's relationship.

Reese is in love with Julia, and Balthazar's insecurity feeds his jealousy. The group dynamic becomes strained as competing desires clash with their shared goal of online success. The drive for views starts overpowering genuine connection.

Marc and Ty are discovered dead, throwing the group into shock. The tragedy triggers a rapid police response and a surprising turn in the investigation. The event marks the first major pivot in the story.

Detective Dalton leads the investigation with a team that includes IT experts and psychologist Laurence Emerson. Balthazar is taken into custody for interrogation, raising questions about his role and possible involvement. The detectives begin to parse alibis, video evidence, and psychological profiles.

In the interrogation, Balthazar appears scared and confused to Emerson yet deceptive to Dalton. He alters his account multiple times as fear grips him, exposing his unreliable memory and testimony. The psychologists work to untangle truth from fear.

The investigation centers on a single piece of evidence: a memory card containing the true version of what happened that night, filmed by Balthazar. Detectives, with Emerson's help, try to determine whether Balthazar is lying or telling the truth. The memory card promises to resolve the mystery, not just confirm suspicions.

When the memory card is finally reviewed, a horrifying turn reveals what really occurred. The footage upends the suspects' narratives and forces the investigators to confront uncomfortable truths. The reveal shifts the case from guesswork to a documented account.

The film portrays most teenagers as disturbed and lonely, with few family connections. Their risk-taking and poor judgment stem from emotional neglect and a lack of guidance. This context explains, but does not excuse, their dangerous decisions.

Dalton's teenage daughter posts bikini fitness videos to seek popularity, which heightens her own stress and potential bias during the case. The dynamic adds a personal motive to the investigation and the skepticism toward the teens.

Laurence Emerson, the psychologist, provides steady support for Balthazar throughout the process. He offers warmth and attempts to ground him, even as Balthazar resists or changes his story under pressure. Emerson's role underscores the film's exploration of mental health under scrutiny.

As Balthazar leaves custody, Emerson urges him to stop making videos and join real social activities. Balthazar remains fixated on online fame and dismisses the advice, signaling a deeper problem. The scene underscores the film's critique of social media obsession.

Despite warnings, Balthazar declares he will create the next video that deserves a million views. The drive for virality dominates his behavior and compounds the group's troubles. The moment emphasizes the film's central theme about youth and fame.

The memory card's truth delivers a shocking turn that reframes the entire narrative. Psychologists and detectives confront the consequences of chasing online popularity. The film closes on the message that real-world connection and parental attention matter, even when the truth is brutal.