FOX 5 Investigates: Online Dangers

WASHINGTON -

With Halloween nearing, there are a few things scarier than someone stalking you online. But that is exactly what could happen if you download certain apps or scroll through some social media sites without paying attention to the permissions page.

It can be easy for someone with evil intentions to find you. And those intentions can be deadly. What you are about to see is a story of a short movie with a very important message.

We showed it to people and watched them react -- with many still frightened.

At first glance, you might think this is a horror movie. And you know what? You're right. But the only thing is that you are the star.

The interactive five-minute film called "Take This Lollipop" was created by Hollywood director Jason Zada.

It shows a very intense version of Facebook stalking.

It's so real, said one girl we showed this to. That's my face and those are all my pictures and those are things that I think are private when I log onto my personal Facebook.

The app takes your pictures, it takes your location, and your friends list, and then shows how someone could take your life in a matter of minutes.

Those are my pictures, said Tom Guarino. It's weird. I don't know what's going on.

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FOX 5 Investigates: Online Dangers