In 2012, a small Dutch town found itself at the center of chaos when a teenage girl’s innocent birthday party invitation on Facebook went viral. What was meant to be a private celebration quickly turned into a massive event that spiraled out of control, reminiscent of the Hollywood movie “Project X” released just months prior.
The teenager’s social media blunder led to an overwhelming response as thousands of people RSVPed to the public event, catching local authorities off guard. Despite warnings about the potential scale of the gathering, the town of Haren was ill-prepared for the influx of party-goers, resulting in a situation that escalated into a full-blown riot.
Similar to the plot of “Project X,” the real-life party in Haren saw excessive drinking, drug use, property destruction, violence, and clashes with law enforcement. The aftermath left the town in disarray, making headlines not just locally but also internationally.
The incident in Haren was not an isolated one. The movie “Project X” drew inspiration from a 2008 event in Melbourne, Australia, where a teenager’s out-of-control party led to significant property damage and police intervention. This connection between fiction and reality is explored in an episode of Netflix’s “Trainwrecked,” which delves into the consequences of social media influence on real-life events.
“Trainwrecked” on Netflix provides a detailed account of the Haren party fiasco, using interviews, archival footage, and social media posts to reconstruct how a simple mistake online snowballed into a major crisis. The documentary sheds light on the power of social media to amplify situations and blur the lines between fantasy and reality.
Episodes of “Trainwrecked” began airing on Netflix in June 2025, with “The Real Project X” episode specifically focusing on the events surrounding the ill-fated party in Haren available for streaming from July 8. The documentary serves as a cautionary tale about the far-reaching consequences of online actions and the potential impact of digital platforms on real-world events.
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