The Choking Game is a 2014 American psychological drama made-for-television film about two high school seniors who become enthralled with the habit of self-asphyxiation.

The film, which is based on the book Choke by Diana Lopez, is directed by Lane Shefter Bishop and stars Freya Tingley, Alexa Rose Steele, Beverly Ndukwu, Mitch Ainley and Ferron Guerreiro.

It received mixed reviews from critics, and attention from psychology websites, owing largely to it being the only mainstream film of its time to cover the choking game phenomenon.

After an embarrassing encounter with Ryder at a coffee shop when Courtney interrupts, Taryn complains about her life, after which Nina shows her "the choking game", a way in which one can get high without actually using drugs, through a method of pressing their hands around their own neck until they pass out, or by having a proxy do it.

Nevertheless, the "game" persists, and Taryn becomes more rebellious, losing touch with Elena, talking back to Courtney, snapping at her parents, dressing differently and letting her high grade score decline, which will destroy her chances of going with Elena to Michigan State University the next year.

Taryn reaches out to steady her, only to discover an enormous purple bruise over Nina's left eye that spans most of her head.

Taryn apologizes to Ryder for her behaviour later that day, and reveals to him that Nina hit her head while playing the "game", rendering her indefinitely disabled.

Christine Louise Hohlbaum of Psychology Today praised the realistic acting in particular, and also the honest way in how the film portrayed the dangers of "the choking game".

"[4] Critic Marc Fusion had a more neutral opinion of the film, stating, "The Choking Game shows that all kinds of teens were involved in this dangerous game and makes a point that parents need to stay vigilant, even if their children are studious and otherwise make educated choices in life.