The Bride He Bought Online (2015)

In the world of the internet, a seemingly innocent prank spirals into a dark, twisted game of revenge in The Bride He Bought Online. John, a socially awkward computer programmer, leads a life of solitude, with only a callous world of bullying for company. His only neighbor is a prostitute, his only solace lies in the invisible strings of code he manipulates for a living. Driven by loneliness, he turns to the promise of companionship on an international dating site, falling for a tantalizing Filipino mail-order bride. Unknown to John, the bride is nothing but a cruel illusion, a fabricated profile birthed from the mischievous minds of three teenage girls - Kaley, Avery, and Mandy. The trio, led by the callous Kaley, indulge in mean pranks for their video-blog, seeking amusement in the humiliation of others. Unfortunately for John, he becomes their latest victim, spending a hefty sum and a piece of his heart on a love that never existed. The revelation of the hoax shatters John's world, making him the laughingstock of the internet. But beneath his mild-mannered exterior, a storm of vengeance brews. Harnessing his expertise in Information and Communication Technology, he tracks down the spiteful trio. With the help of Nick, a charming gay accomplice, John sets a trap that ensnares Kaley, Avery, and Mandy in a terrifying web of retribution. Avery and Mandy, despite their remorse, find themselves powerless against John's wrath. But it's Kaley, unrepentant and scornful even in captivity, who faces the full brunt of John's fury. What begins as a prank ends in a chilling journey from a suburban basement to a truck destined for the white slave trade, as John turns the tables on his tormentors in this gripping tale of deception, revenge, and the dark side of the digital age.

The Bride He Bought Online is a thriller movie featuring Anne Winters and directed by Christine Conradt.

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