The rise of spoiler culture has always puzzled me. I have never understood why people love to spoil movies for others. What thrill does it actually give them? Are they just like the Joker from The Dark Knight, wanting to watch the world burn?
The College Days: Running Away from Spoilers
I remember back during my college days, whenever a new suspense or mystery film was released, I was on high alert. If anyone in my friend circle started talking about the plot, I would make up an excuse and leave immediately. I would pretend to take an urgent phone call just to make sure I did not hear a single clue about the ending.
The Social Media Era and Modern Spoiler Culture
Then came the social media era, which made things ten times worse.
Now, a complete stranger can reply to your post with a major spoiler for no reason at all. Imagine browsing your feed peacefully, seeing a notification on a tweet where you said, “Going to catch up on this movie this weekend!”, and a random reply says, “Do watch. The main hero dies at the end.”
There was a time when I would completely avoid social platforms like X and Facebook for an entire week before a big movie just to protect the surprise (much like how trailers today reveal way too much before you even step into the theater).
Knowing the Twist Kills the Magic
These days, things are a bit different because my busy schedule makes it hard to watch movies on day one. The last time I saw a film in a theater was in 2020, just before Covid.
When the big twist for Dhurandhar 2 was spoiled for me well in advance, it did not hurt as much as it used to. But that still does not make spoiling okay. Knowing what happens before watching simply kills the special feeling and love you would have given to that moment on screen.
Respecting the First-Time Viewer
This is why I always add a clear “Spoilers Ahead” warning in my movie reviews. I completely understand that someone watching a classic like Gupt in 2026 might still not know who the real killer is!
I know there is no point in asking internet trolls to stop. Spoiler culture is only going to grow as long as people enjoy ruining surprises for fun. The only real solution is to protect your own experience, stay off social media timelines, and catch the movies you care about as soon as possible.
