Is it actually dangerous? Most researchers who have looked for the "original" file conclude that it is a classic piece of internet folklore, much like Smile Dog or The Grifter .

The "curse" attached to the file follows a familiar trope of the digital age:

The Mystery of "Dodici minuti.rar": Digital Curse or Elaborate Hoax?

While there are many "re-creations" of the video on YouTube today, these are almost certainly modern tributes to the legend rather than the original source material. The "rar" format was simply a popular way to package files at the time, adding a layer of mystery because you didn't know what you were getting until you unpacked it. The Verdict

The legend typically describes a file found on obscure Italian forums or peer-to-peer sharing networks in the early 2010s. The contents are said to be a (hence the name) of distorted audio and abstract, low-quality visuals that supposedly depict someone’s descent into madness—or worse, a recorded crime. The Urban Legend

Some believe it was part of an early Alternate Reality Game (ARG) meant to promote an indie horror project that never saw the light of day. Fact or Fiction?