Unknown Number: The High School Catfish
Unknown Number: The High School Catfish
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A teen girl and her boyfriend face persistent harassment from an unknown caller. Police investigating the months of torment discover a revelation that upends their initial assumptions.
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Netflix has added another compelling entry to its documentary lineup with Unknown Number: The Highschool Catfish.
TLDR -> It’s definitely worth a watch—gripping, frustrating, and at times downright maddening.
The real-life events and the film itself drag on longer than necessary, and honestly, I couldn’t help but think: this could’ve been resolved on day one. If my family were involved, there wouldn’t be a documentary—just a swift, decisive end to the chaos.
What this story really highlights is a glaring issue: parental oversight in the digital age. It should be a wake-up call—loud and clear—for parents to take a more active role in managing their children’s devices. Let’s be real: middle schoolers have no business on platforms like Instagram or TikTok.
These spaces are designed for adults and require a level of maturity and digital literacy that kids simply don’t have yet. I know that stance won’t win popularity contests, but this isn’t about preaching—it’s about protecting.
Throughout the film, you’ll likely find yourself infuriated by the parents’ choices—or lack thereof. Their failure to enforce a no-phone, no-social-media policy after things spiraled is baffling. Phones and online presence aren’t birthrights—they’re privileges. And they should be treated as such, with boundaries and accountability.
In the end, Unknown Number is absolutely watchable. But more importantly, I hope it serves as a lesson. If nothing else, let it spark real conversations about digital responsibility, parental involvement, and the consequences of unchecked access.