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New Netflix thriller leaves viewers with ‘anxiety & anger through the roof’ – but still tops charts with perfect reviews
NETFLIX fans have been left feeling 'anxious' are tuning into the site's latest hit thriller, Accused.
The programme chronicles the ins and outs of the world of social media and has left many viewers reflecting on their own relationships with social media sites in the wake of its premiere.
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Accused has managed to bag itself a perfect score of 100 on Rotten Tomatoes despite some fans being left uneasy.
Sex Education star Chaneil Kular takes the lead as Harri in the show where he is wrongly accused of being a terrorist online.
In the dramatic scenes that follow, a terrible witch hunt begins to spill beyond just words online and into a real-life scenario.
Harri has to aim to protect himself when it becomesclear that people are wrongfully after him and out to get him.
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Presented in a disturbing manner, the show aims to get fans to tap into their own anxieties and worries as if they were in the same situation as the 'accused'.
Philip Barantini directs the film who is known for his incredible work in 'tense films', often leaving the viewer on the edge of their seats.
It seems that Phillip has certainly done what he intended with many fans being left shook after watching the new hit.
Writing online, one fan said: "Omfg im watching Accused on Netflix and it has me STRESSED".
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Another added: "Watched ‘Accused’ the other night on Netflix & it’s a brilliant film! Quite nerve racking & really showcases the dark side of social media. Worth a watch, if you’ve seen it , let me know what you think!"
The comments did not stop there with another being left rattled by the 'stressful' feature.
They said: "Ngl.. watching #accused and I just keep pausing to compose myself coz it’s so intense. Social media can really ruin lives."
As a fourth admitted they were still feeeling anxious now, saying: "If anything is after something good to watch, I've just watched Accused on Netflix.
"Absolutely brilliantly acted. Still feel anxious now. Really shows how dangerous social media can be."
Before a fifth penned: "It may only last 1 hour 27 minutes... but I think I'll be clenching for some time to come! #Accused on Netflix ... talk about tense?
"It is a terrifying look at what could happen in this social media reality world we live in.";
Starring alongside Chenali in the film are Frances Tomelty, Nitin Ganatra, Nila Aalia, Lauryn Ajufo, and Robbie O’Neill.
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