Beware the Slenderman is a must-watch HBO documentary which asks the difficult question: why would two 12 year old girls attempt to murder one of their friends? The answer appears to lie in an internet phenomenon known as “creepypasta”, where horror-related legends and images circulate around the web.
Shot over 18 months, this documentary follows the story of these two girls and their attempted murder. It features many interviews with the families of both girls, as well as YouTube videos related to Slender Man – a fictional monster whose popularity has been growing steadily over the past few years.
The film is an emotional journey, a look into how events like this can happen and how they can be prevented in the future. Through its exploration of creepypastas, YouTube videos and interviews with families, Beware the Slenderman provides an important insight into our world today. So if you’re looking for something different and thought-provoking to watch tonight, make sure you don’t miss out on this powerful documentary.
