Assassination Nation
dir. Sam Levinson · 2018
Feature
Surveillance & Control
Mood
Dark / Tense
Look
vibrant, neon-lit visuals with a stylized, almost hyper-real quality
Structure
fragmented and nonlinear, reflecting the chaos of the events
Plot
After an anonymous hacker begins leaking the private data of thousands living in a small American town, the townspeople spiral into madness, with four high school seniors at the center of the maelstrom.
Why watch
"Assassination Nation" is a visceral exploration of the dark side of digital culture, where privacy is obliterated and chaos reigns. With its vibrant visuals and sharp social commentary, this film is a thrilling ride through the madness of modern adolescence.
Cultural context
rise of digital surveillancesocial media cultureyouth activismcontemporary anxieties about privacy