The Cultural Review

Digital Gatekeeping

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A close-up of a content moderator's face illuminated by a screen displaying fragmented, disturbing images, reflecting the psychological toll of their work in a dimly lit, unsettling room.
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New Horror Films on Social Media Content Moderation Debut at SXSW

A new wave of horror films, including a reimagining of 'Faces of Death', is putting the psychologically taxing job of social media content moderation on the big screen, reflecting deep-seated societal fears about our online lives.

Claire Donovan·April 10, 2026