Megan Is Missing
Fourteen-year–old Megan and her best friend Amy spend a lot of time on the internet, posting videos of themselves and chatting with guys online. One night Megan chats with a guy named Josh who convinces her to meet him for a date. The next day, Megan is missing—forever. Based on actual cases of child abduction.
Why it matters
A harrowing found-footage nightmare that captures the raw terror of online predator culture before it was a mainstream obsession.
- Unflinching in its depiction of digital vulnerability and the dark side of teenage internet life circa early 2010s.
- Disturbingly effective use of faux home video and chat logs to build an atmosphere of creeping dread and realism.
- Not for the faint of heart—its graphic content and emotional weight linger long after the credits roll.
- A cautionary tale that predates viral true-crime horror, resonating with anyone attuned to the genre’s role as a cultural alarm bell.
Director
2 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
43
Slow Burn
83
Psychological
29
Supernatural
0
Creature
0
Disturbing
100
Fun Factor
0
Cerebral
43
Survival
50
Found Footage
