[psychobyrd]

Technology started to advance in such way that the fear of “isolation” in horror movies became obsolete. Across the 2000’s horror films began incorporating technology more within the plots. During the late 2000’s films focused around the mobile phone as way of constant reminder that anyone could have access to your privacy and therefore your life. So like every time the phone rings we jump, or we get anxious whenever the phone doesn't work. Mobile phones became part of the story, almost as one of the characters.

If we consider Scream 4 (2011), Phone (2002), and One Missed Call (2003) the cell phones become anxiety-inducing devices, do they reflect our modern society's anxiety of "always being connected"? Do these movies reflect a criticism against constant communication and connection to virtual beings instead of reality? Also, considering each movie focuses on different societies (so like American, Korean, and Japanese) are these anxieties the same across communities? Or do they differ?

Any opinion would be greatly appreciated!