Project X - (2012)

Though presented as a fictional story, Project X drew heavy inspiration from the real-life 2008 party hosted by Australian teen , whose massive rager made international headlines after a viral TV interview.

: It was a massive box office success, grossing over $102 million worldwide and gaining a cult following among young viewers. Project X (2012)

: Thanks to Costa's aggressive promotion on social media and Craigslist, thousands of strangers descend upon the house. Though presented as a fictional story, Project X

🔥 : Project X was the most pirated movie of 2012, with approximately 8.7 million downloads. 🔥 : Project X was the most pirated

: The film famously inspired "copycat" parties worldwide, most notably the Project X Haren riot in the Netherlands, where thousands gathered for a girl's birthday after a Facebook invite went viral.

Released in 2012, is a high-octane "found-footage" comedy that redefined the teen party genre for the digital age. Produced by Todd Phillips (director of The Hangover ) and directed by Nima Nourizadeh, the film chronicles an eighteenth birthday celebration that escalates from a modest gathering into a full-scale riot that destroys a Los Angeles suburb . Plot Overview

The story follows three high school seniors— (Thomas Mann), Costa (Oliver Cooper), and J.B. (Jonathan Daniel Brown)—who are desperate to shed their "loser" reputations.