However, the tide is turning:

Many of the "download" buttons and pop-up ads contain malicious code. One click can install keyloggers (tracking your keystrokes), Trojans, or ransomware that locks your files until you pay a fee.

You aren't getting a Blu-ray. You are getting a of a screen. The audio is echoey, people walk in front of the camera, and the "HD" tag is a lie. You ruin the cinematic experience.

: Preferred by those who want to preserve the original actor's vocal performance and linguistic nuances. Simply South - App Store

Pirate sites often ask for "free registration" before allowing downloads. This is a scam. Your email, password, and sometimes even banking details (if a "premium speed" upgrade is offered) can be harvested and sold on the dark web.

The site was run by an anonymous group that frequently changed its domain extension (e.g., .com, .is, .at, .ws) to bypass government blocks and ISP restrictions.