V/H/S/: Beyond – found footage review

For a series that has become an annual event, it really is remarkable how solid this franchise is. The use of found footage as the way these short films are presented give everything a connection point and makes it so the films don't need to be big budget. The series is also a great place… Continue reading V/H/S/: Beyond – found footage review

OUT THERE HALLOWEEN MEGA TAPE – review (found-ish footage)

For anyone that had the chance to see WNUF HALLOWEEN, you got the opportunity to see a really fun slice of What If filmmaking. The movie was purported to be the Halloween broadcast from a regional television station as one of their anchors investigated the validity of a local house being haunted or not. The… Continue reading OUT THERE HALLOWEEN MEGA TAPE – review (found-ish footage)

THE MITCHIN MURDERS – found footage review

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

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 -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.

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

BEYOND THE NORTH WOODS – found footage review

As I have mentioned before, it's interesting to note the trends in found footage. To see what gets popular because it reflects where the culture is at that moment. At this moment influencers and digital content producers are the catch of the day. It makes sense because they are, well, influencing the culture and how… Continue reading BEYOND THE NORTH WOODS – found footage review

THEY ARE WATCHING – “found footage” review

In the title I have found footage in quotes because this isn’t QUITE found footage. It’s one of those movies that frustrate me to no end, the ones that have one foot in found footage and another in more traditional filmmaking techniques.  There’s nothing wrong with mixing techniques and styles.  At all.  It’s not that. … Continue reading THEY ARE WATCHING – “found footage” review

#MISSINGCOUPLE – found footage review

The post discusses the film "#MISSINGCOUPLE," focusing on a young couple and their dog as they explore their new property while filming their adventures. The narrative blends reality and mystery with engaging performances, though it raises questions about found footage and narrative reliability. Despite some unresolved mysteries, it remains entertaining and thought-provoking.

NAME THE DEMON – found footage review

The supernatural is a tried and true topic for found footage films and horror movies, and with reason. It is our fear of not just our physical selves but our metaphysical selves that keeps many of us awake at night. The fear that not only could something happen to our body, but also to our… Continue reading NAME THE DEMON – found footage review

HIMALAYA – found footage review

It's been interesting over the years to note how "found footage" has infiltrated so many different types of media. To a degree, it was already there with ghost hunter shows, but with the growth of survialist television shows and monster hunting shows you saw more and more of the techniques of found footage and mockumentaries… Continue reading HIMALAYA – found footage review

MILK & SERIAL – found footage review

It’s so interesting seeing how influencer culture has become such a prevalent part of found footage. It makes sense in that it has become such a huge part of modern American society. People wanting others to see their lives, acknowledge their lives, and follow their lives. Needing to be seen and wanting to turn our… Continue reading MILK & SERIAL – found footage review