YouTube is an interesting space for found footage. It’s a fantastic place to find, and post, short films and is absolutely FULL of FF shorts. The site has also become a really interesting option for posting full features. Once upon a time you put these films either from a studio or you and your friends… Continue reading THE MITCHIN MURDERS – found footage review
Author: Chris Ringler
Author, blogger, podcaster, filmmaker, artist, and all around odd fellow.
VISHER – found-ish footage review
OK, this movie breaks the rules. I found it on YouTube and it claims to be found footage, but isn’t. It’s SORTA found footage. It uses a LOT of found footage, but also has shots of an actor that wouldn’t make sense to have a camera on him. It’s an angle that COULD be like… Continue reading VISHER – found-ish footage review
The Spooky Chris Podcast – An Interview with Author J.C. Vande Zande
In a conversation with Michigan author J.C. Vande Zande, we discuss his latest book, The Dance of Rotten Sticks, published by Montag Press. The discussion covers his writing process, other works, book promotion strategies, and the potential influence of AI on the publishing industry.
Strange & Wonderful – an indie author showcase!
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Thankful
This is a time of year a lot of us start to contemplate things and the life around them. I tend to get sentimental this time of year and think of the things I have lost. The people I have lost. I start to think about my place in the world. The funny thing is… Continue reading Thankful
SAINT NICK OF BETHLEHEM – review
Holiday movies come in three varieties: the sentimental, the preachy, and the counter-programming. The sentimental films are not just pulling at the heartstrings; they are kicking at them. The preaching ones want to ensure you know the reason for the season at any cost. The counter-programming films want to turn things on their head and… Continue reading SAINT NICK OF BETHLEHEM – review
The Spooky Chris Podcast -Re-visiting the Blair Witch Project
The author recently purchased the Second Sight special edition of THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT and shared their reflections after watching the festival cut. They express their thoughts on this version of the film, indicating a personal engagement with the content and its unique elements.
THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT – festival cut – found footage review
The author expresses deep admiration for the Blair Witch Project (BWP), praising its rich mythology and influence on the found footage genre. They highlight a recent boxed set by Second Sight Films, sharing insights on the superior festival cut, which adds intensity and realism. This re-release rekindles excitement among fans, making it a must-see.
The Spooky Chris Podcast – The Call is Coming From Inside the House
The post briefly references a recent Presidential election, indicating an intention to discuss it further. It suggests a casual tone, inviting engagement with the subject of the election without going into specific details.
Eras
The movie industry is fascinating when looked at in the long view. Seeing it as part of a long timeline you see the rise and fall of genres, stars, studios, and movie fads. It’s interesting because you can measure how trends rise and fade and how tastes change. Look at 1999 and BLAIR WITCH PROJECT’s… Continue reading Eras
SHADOWS OF BIGFOOT – found footage review
This episode of our regularly scheduled program finds us deep in the woods once more with another group of social media investigators hot on the case! All of these found footage movies about influencers in the wild have me wondering if there are just legions of these folks flooding the woodlands in search of…whatever. It’s… Continue reading SHADOWS OF BIGFOOT – found footage review
FOUR
If you told me when I was, say, 18, that I would be where I am today, I am not sure how I’d react. I have seen and done things I’d never have dreamed of. If you told me I was going to have a daughter one day, well, odds are I’d collapse. Never in… Continue reading FOUR
Spooky Social – Oh Hey!
This is just me, saying hello, in a small little way. This crazy world is spinning and we're all gonna fall. Hooray. In my heart there'd be a way to have a sidecar function on the page that lets me do little, wee social-type posts for thoughts that don't want to be tethered to full… Continue reading Spooky Social – Oh Hey!
The Spooky World of Chris Ringler 