She texted her boyfriend to death. Yes, this really happened.
Two suicidal teenagers, Conrad and Michelle, turn to each other for support, communicating via text messages. But when Conrad expresses his desire to end his life, instead of trying to stop him as she had previously, Michelle encourages Conrad to take his life, even providing him suggestions on how to do it.
Acting
Bella Thorne's unsettlingly flat affect is deliberate and chilling.
Direction
Text bubbles as dramatic tension — Tolkin makes screens terrifying.
Director
Stephen Tolkin
Bella Thorne
Michelle Carter
Austin P. McKenzie
Conrad Roy III
Paula Marshall
Lynn Roy
Rodney Rowland
Conrad Roy Jr.
Michelle Borth
Katie Rayburn
Lydia Meredith
Beverly Roy
Sienna Novikov
Jillian Roy
Courtney Dietz
Tracy Howe
Kelly Lamor Wilson
Paula Tapman
Alpha Trivette
Judge Lawrence Moniz
Deena Dill
Gail Carter
Josh Randall
Joseph Cataldo
Mel Fair
David Carter
Allie McCulloch
Detective Duke
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The real Michelle Carter was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in 2017; her case established new legal precedent for 'virtual' encouragement of suicide.
The film sparked debate about 'suicide texting' laws; Massachusetts had no statute covering this, forcing prosecutors to use involuntary manslaughter.
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