Unknown Number: The Haunting Documentary That’s Captivating Netflix Viewers Worldwide

A Digital Nightmare Unfolds

Netflix’s latest documentary sensation ‘Unknown Number: The High School Catfish’ has climbed to No. 1 on the streamer’s Top 10 movies list. The film chronicles the disturbing story of Lauryn Licari and her boyfriend Owen McKenny, who in 2020 became targets of harassing text messages from an unknown caller.

Small Town, Big Secret

Set in Beal City, Michigan, the documentary follows teenagers Lauryn Licari and her former boyfriend Owen, who at age 13 became victims of relentless harassment from an anonymous phone number. As authorities investigated the months-long ordeal, they uncovered a secret that challenged everything they initially believed about the case.

Expert Storytelling

Created by celebrated filmmaker Skye Borgman, known for ‘Girl in the Picture’ and ‘Abducted in Plain Sight,’ this chilling true crime feature explores how deception, obsession, and manipulation intersect in the seemingly ordinary world of high school life, where nothing is as it seems.

Impact and Aftermath

The emotional fallout from the events continues to affect the community today. Lauryn, now 18, is working on moving forward and navigating her family relationships as she enters adulthood. The case’s impact resonates not only with the Licaris but also with other students whose lives were disrupted by the investigation.

Critical Reception

The documentary has earned praise for its measured pacing and masterful storytelling structure, maintaining tension while progressively deepening the mystery. The film has achieved a remarkable 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, establishing itself as a must-watch nail-biter.

Production Details

The film is helmed by director Skye Borgman, with Ross M. Dinerstein and Rebecca Evans serving as producers. The executive production team includes Borgman herself, alongside Ross Girard, Tom Forman, David Metzler, Justin Sprague, and Alysia Sofios. The documentary is a Campfire Studios production in collaboration with Terminal B TV.