Nerve (2016 film)

Nerve is a 2016 American techno-thriller film directed by Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman, written by Jessica Sharzer, and based on the 2012 novel of the same name by Jeanne Ryan. The film stars Emma Roberts, Dave Franco, Juliette Lewis, Emily Meade, Miles Heizer, Colson Baker (Machine Gun Kelly), and Kimiko Glenn.

The plot centers on Vee Delmonico (Roberts), a high school senior who participates in an online dare game called "Nerve." As she and her partner, Ian (Franco), progress through increasingly dangerous and morally questionable dares, they uncover the dark secrets and potential consequences of the game's anonymity and lack of real-world consequences.

Nerve explores themes of online anonymity, the dangers of social media validation, peer pressure, and the blurring lines between reality and virtuality. The film utilizes a visual style that incorporates elements of social media interfaces and online streaming to immerse the audience in the world of the game. It was released in theaters on July 27, 2016. While the film received mixed reviews, it was a commercial success.