: When Thomas's parents go away for the weekend, Costa convinces him to throw a birthday party. They hire an A/V student named Dax to film everything, intending to document their "social breakthrough".
: Costa advertises the party on radio stations, Craigslist, and social media. What Thomas intended to be a small gathering of friends explodes into a massive event with thousands of uninvited guests. Project X
The film follows three high school seniors—, Costa , and J.B. —who are desperate to escape their "unpopular" status. : When Thomas's parents go away for the
The story of typically refers to the 2012 found-footage comedy, though it is famously rooted in a real-life incident in Australia and later inspired a massive riot in the Netherlands. The Plot: Project X (2012 Film) What Thomas intended to be a small gathering
: The SWAT team arrives to shut down the riot. Thomas's house is destroyed, and he faces criminal charges. However, the boys achieve their goal: they are now the most famous kids in school. The Real-Life Inspiration: Corey Worthington (2008)