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Cyber Horror ‘Red Rooms’ Explores Our Obsession with Killers

Utopia’s critically acclaimed psychological cyber-horror Red Rooms opens Friday, September 6th, at the IFC Center in New York City. Writer/director Pascal Plante calls the film “true-crime meets genre cinema.” He promises an exploration of our fascination with serial killers and the dangers lurking in the dark corners of the internet. Inspired by the unsettling rumors of “red rooms“—online spaces rumored to host violent content—Red Rooms delves into the disturbing phenomenon of serial killer fandom. Plante further grounds the film in the reality of today’s cybersecurity threats, creating a terrifying killer born in the digital age. More than just a horror film, Red Rooms offers a nuanced commentary on our relationship with technology. The movie doesn’t rely on graphic violence to be chilling. Instead, it focuses on the psychological impact of exposure to such darkness. Plante uses the central character to explore how technology can fuel loneliness and isolation, driving individuals toward dark obsessions. In the film, Kelly-Anne becomes enthralled by