Cyber Hell: Exposing an Internet Horror

Deeply disturbing case that all should be aware of.

I just wish the case was told with less fillers (animations, slow motion walking, lengthy text message tappings etc). It led to a very slow tempo documentary.

The fillers could have been traded for attention to the court case, the impact this case has made to modern society and legal implications of cyber crimes.

The subject of this documentary may be hard to enjoy, however it is interesting and engaging. What makes this a little masterpiece is the stunning cinematography, editing, photography and set design. A classic South Korean little gem.

A serious cybercrime and sexual exploitation towards young girls that everyone should take notes. Choi Jin-sung brought cautious interpretation of NTH Room Case though kinda slow and predictable. At least the criminals were being exposed.

After Don't F*ck with Cats and The Tinder Swindler, Cyber Hell is yet another Netflix documentary that delves into serious cybercrimes. The victim list of this cyber-sexual abuse scandal is pretty huge, and the fact that young women and children are majorly involved makes it difficult for the creators of this piece to paint the complete picture. It is told primarily from the perspective of the media and some ethical hackers who spent months investigating the crimes and tracking down the key perpetrators - Baksa and GodGod.

It is worth mentioning that the documentary is 60% sickening with all its immersive details (of the crime) and 40% thrilling with its investigative actions. The documentary never veers off course, focusing on the insights offered by the relevant people being interviewed (including a journalist who was also subjected to cyber harassment). The stylistic choices employed in the piece are acceptable, given it talks about the digital world and its eerie side. Texts are typed out as they are, apps are explored on the go, and location maps are shared for a greater geographical understanding. Cyber Hell is best watched without reading much about the case, as it offers the feeling of proceedings unfolding in real-time.

Detailed and well organized show. Would be way better if they cut half of the entire documentary and speed up the whole story. All the filler visuals killed the momentum. Would have been interesting to know more about what motivated these criminals.