The "cursed file" trope works because it taps into . A .rar file is a box; you don't know what’s inside until you let it out into your system.

The "rar" file isn't just data; it's a digital container for a presence. Users report that after opening the file, their computer's webcam light flickers on at night. They find new files appearing on their desktop: screenshots of them watching the screen, labeled Watching_Lili.jpg . Why It Sticks

A real, surreal game with endless rabbit holes.