If you love movies but want to stay safe and legal, here are excellent alternatives that cost very little (or are free) and offer superior quality.

Instead of paying for all OTTs, use a subscription sharing service (legal) like WhatsApp groups for family plans, or choose mobile-only plans which cost less than a single coffee per month.

The "Download" buttons on these sites are a minefield. You click "Download 1080p," and you might actually download a .exe file or a .apk file. Running these can install keyloggers (that steal passwords), ransomware (that locks your files), or turn your device into a bot for a DDoS attack.

Many piracy sites run hidden scripts (cryptominers) that use your computer’s processing power to mine cryptocurrency without your knowledge, slowing down your device drastically. Others simply sell your browsing data to third-party ad networks.