ReviewNetflix movie review – in Cyber Hell: Exposing an Internet Horror, Korea’s Nth Room case and its investigations receive the stylish documentary treatment

The documentary shows the investigation into perpetrators such as ‘godgod’ and ‘baksa’ who were involved in a number of online sex crimes against young women

The film provides a summary of the case that exploded in 2020 but avoids its graphic details and public furore, and does not provide enough focus on victims

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A still from Cyber Hell: Exposing an Internet Horror, a new documentary on Netflix.

Published: 6:15pm, 19 May 2022Updated: 6:32pm, 19 May 2022

3/5 stars

One of the most horrifying events to hit the South Korean news in recent years makes its way to Netflix through Cyber Hell: Exposing an Internet Horror. This documentary chronicles the investigation into the perpetrators behind the infamous Nth Room case.

Directed by Choi Jin-seong, the film combines the investigative sensibilities of his previous documentary, the acclaimed The Reservoir Game, and the harsh social realities explored in his indie film Steel Cold Winter.

Dynamically shot interviews with several reporters and investigators, dramatic recreations, and extensive animated graphics combine to provide a timeline of the discovery of the Nth Rooms and the eventual capture of their creators.

In 2019, news first surfaced of chat rooms on the messaging service Telegram which were circulating degrading and pornographic content obtained through coercion and blackmail.