Directed by prolific Hong Kong filmmaker Danny Pang and enjoying its world premiere at the Bucheon Fantastic Film Festival, “Warning from Hell” might, at first glance, appear to be a generic Asian ghost movie. However, a closer look reveals something more layered. The film offers a compelling critique of streaming culture and the recurring theme of bullying, all while maintaining its footing in traditional genre territory. Now available through distribution from Est N8, “Warning from Hell” proves to be more than it initially seems.

The story follows Lily (Lin Min-chien), a young girl who relies heavily on livestreaming to gain followers and earn a living. Although she’s a hit online, she is relentlessly bullied at school. Her life takes a further downturn when she discovers her boyfriend is cheating on her with her best friend. In a desperate moment, Lily steals a phone from a neighbor, unaware that it...