Beware the Slenderman

Beware the Slenderman examines a 2014 stabbing in which two 12-year-old girls brutally attacked another girl in the woods. The incident drew particular attention because of its connection to Slender Man, a fictional figure popular in online horror communities.

The perpetrators allegedly carried out the attack as a tribute to Slender Man, a character often associated with stalking and terrorising. The documentary presents a variety of online videos featuring Slender Man to help acclimatise viewers who may be unfamiliar with the character.

Over a period of eighteen months, from shortly after the incident until the trial was brought to a close, the documentary presents interviews with family members and others close to the case. The film aims to answer why these girls committed such a heinous act and what role the concept of Slender Man played.