Jane Schoenbrun Debut Film Explores Online Horror and Social Isolation

By Terrence O’Brien · The Verge · 2026-08-23

The Verge revisited Jane Schoenbrun's first feature, We’re All Going to the World’s Fair, as the director's latest work gains traction in theaters. The film follows a solitary teenager who documents her psychological and physical deterioration for a mysterious internet challenge.

The Verge revisited Jane Schoenbrun's first feature, We’re All Going to the World’s Fair, as the director's latest work gains traction in theaters. The film follows a solitary teenager who documents her psychological and physical deterioration for a mysterious internet challenge.