A horror film banned in New Zealand is now going viral on TikTok.
You know a movie crosses a terrifying line if it’s forbidden, with it being a line very rarely crossed.
A Serbian Film found itself banned in over 40 countries for being so messed up, likewise, C****bal Holocaust was banned and its director arrested.
But there’s also a lesser-known horror prohibited in New Zealand and it’s become the talk of social media.
Sharing their reactions to the film after watching it for the first time, one viewer writes: “Man, that s*** got me staring at the wall and wanting to delete all my social media accounts and never come back ever again.”
Another viewer warns: “If you are easily triggered or under 18 please watch it during the day or with someone… or both.”
“This film is completely disturbing, the photos in the film were left imprinted in my head afterward,” a third confirms.
Somebody else admits: “I was traumatized at the end, that’s how scary it was. This happens in real life and we don’t even know about it.”
The movie has also gained a notorious reputation among horror movie fans on Reddit.
One person writes: “The photos scene was f***ing horrible and the only way that I can describe how that made me feel is that I felt my heart fall inside my chest… I’ve seen some dark films, but this pushed me to my f***ing limit. Never again.”
In agreement, a second adds: “Watching this I felt like I was watching a crime happen in real-time.”
“It’s been a while since I’ve been shaken by a film, but this film really upset me… and I say this as somebody that has seen their share of films that push the limits of acceptability,” comments a third viewer.
The horror film begins innocuously, following two teenage girls who are best friends.
Both are typical high school students – one is outgoing and rebellious and the other is shy and reserved.
They gossip about boys, talk about school, and explore the world of social media, unaware that this innocent curiosity will soon spiral into something far more terrifying.
What starts as a portrayal of typical teenage life quickly shifts into a cautionary tale about online predators.
The film takes a dark turn when one of the girls, encouraged by the other, begins chatting with a boy she met online.
The second half of the movie is where the true horror lies.
Its use of found footage, interviews, and real-time dialogue adds chilling authenticity, making it feel more like a documentary than fiction.
What sets this film apart is its ability to make the audience feel as though they are witnessing something too real for comfort.
More than just a horror movie, it’s a powerful reminder of the very real dangers lurking in the online world.
The low-budget horror was subject to tons of controversy following its release and was even banned in New Zealand due to its themes.
The Office of Film & Literature Classification in New Zealand said (via The Sun): “The DVD is classified as objectionable.
“The feature depicts s**ual violence and s**ual conduct involving young people to such an extent and degree, and in such a manner, that the availability of the publication is likely to be injurious to the public good.”
Due to Megan Is Missing‘s newfound popularity, the film’s director, Michael Goi, has issued a warning.
Speaking on his TikTok page, Goi says: “I didn’t get to give you the customary warnings that I used to give people before they watched Megan Is Missing.
“They are: do not watch the movie in the middle of the night, do not watch the movie alone, and if you see the words ‘Photo Number one’ pop up on your screen, you have about four seconds to shut off the movie.
“If you’re already freaking out before you start seeing things that maybe you don’t want to see.”
Though heavily criticized for its graphic content and emotional intensity, the film has earned a reputation as one of the most disturbing portrayals of internet-related crime.
For those who have seen it, its final scenes are nearly impossible to forget, lingering in the mind long after the screen.
Watch the chilling trailer below…
You can rent Megan Is Missing on Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, and YouTube.
