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Unknown Number: The High School Catfish

Unknown Number: The High School Catfish

Documentary · 2025

Vulgar, taunting texts blow up the phones of a teen and her boyfriend. Who's sending them — and why? This twisty documentary reveals the shocking answer.

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Unknown Number: The High School Catfish

2025 Documentary 1h 34m

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6.8 / 10

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Vulgar, taunting texts blow up the phones of a teen and her boyfriend. Who's sending them — and why? This twisty documentary reveals the shocking answer.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Skye Borgman

Lauryn Licari

Lauryn Licari

Self

Owen McKenny

Owen McKenny

Self

Sophie Weber

Sophie Weber

Self

Macy Johnston

Macy Johnston

Self

Shawn Licari

Shawn Licari

Self

Kendra Licari

Kendra Licari

Self

D

Dave McKenny

Self

Court is in session

Put Unknown Number: The High School Catfish on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Auteur Devotee

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.