Top 10 Underrated Found Footage Horror Movies
#10: “Found Footage 3D” (2016)
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The title of this one may throw you off, as we would expect a C-grade cash grab of a film taking advantage of the format. It’s most likely why it didn’t garner enough viewers. That, and because a lot of people are not on board with 3D in general. What we actually have is a smart and original take on the genre. You’re essentially watching a movie be made within the movie, which is all very meta, and the actors inside the film ask the same questions an audience would while watching it. The movie generates a lot of laughs before it expectedly transforms into a full-fledged horror experience, but that’s what we came to see in the first place.
#9: “The Conspiracy” (2012)
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The fake documentary, or mockumentary style of filmmaking, adds another level of realism to the movie that acts as a barrier for the audience separating themselves from the fiction to make it less scary, and it immerses them into the story that’s being told. “The Conspiracy” explores the notion that conspiracy theorists, deemed crazy by many, may have been right all along. It’s unfortunate that this only has a handful of critic reviews on Rotten Tomatoes. There are many movies with the title ‘The Conspiracy,’ which is maybe why this one was lost among the crowd. What starts as a tame exploration into a conspiracy theorist’s psyche slowly develops into an incredibly tense, scary movie, with a chilling final act.
#8: “Grave Encounters” (2011)
We can almost guarantee that this film would have been talked about by millions worldwide if it had just come out a few years earlier. Just because the market was becoming saturated with found-footage cinema doesn’t mean the quality took a dip. “Grave Encounters” is a nail-biting escape adventure that doesn’t take too long getting into the crux of the matter. Terrifying ghosts, a never-ending night, and a constant change to the hospital’s layout make it a challenge for our heroes to escape, and it means that no matter who’s watching, they’re going to be scared of something.
#7: “Afflicted” (2013)
It is hard to remember vampires are monstrous, horrible, terrifying, blood-sucking creatures when “Twilight” and their sparkling vampires are so ingrained into our minds, but if you watch “Afflicted,” you definitely won’t forget. The film is a compelling mystery thriller as we try to work out what strange illness Derek has contracted after he spends a night with a mysterious girl. However, when we do find out, it becomes an engaging study on how someone would react if they have contracted vampirism and the steps they take to survive it. While audience reception was mixed due to the number of cliches “Afflicted” leans into, we still highly recommend it.
#6: “The Poughkeepsie Tapes” (2007)
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This mockumentary is more disturbing than scary. A serial killer has led police to where he keeps videotapes of him torturing and murdering his victims. While the film touches on the psychology of what would bring a man to do such things, it focuses instead on what someone like this is capable of doing. Once we see, it sends shivers down our spines. It’s what we don’t see, however, that scares us more. The film would have met a larger audience had MGM not removed it from their release schedule. It was largely unavailable for many years, which is why a lot of people are just hearing about it now.
#5: “The Taking of Deborah Logan” (2014)
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This film explores the effects Alzheimer’s has on the one suffering from it and its impact on their family, and respects that that can be enough horror on its own before it delves into the supernatural. Just the looks Deborah Logan gives to the other characters, and by extension, us, are enough to make us uncomfortable. Still, it’s what she does as her possession becomes more and more powerful that will genuinely make us look away. A few critics commented that the film was unoriginal, and couple that with the fact that this was Adam Robitel’s directorial debut, could be the reason the film didn’t receive the attention it deserved.
#4: “One Cut of the Dead” (2017)
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It’s a struggle to talk about this one because there’s not much we can say without ruining the experience. It’s about a film crew making a zombie movie when the zombie apocalypse actually happens. We urge you to watch this one as soon as you finish watching this Top 10. It’s a comedy horror with fantastic timing and genuinely creative and funny ideas. The beginning may not meet your expectations, but trust us when we ask you to stick it out because it shifts quite dramatically between acts. You won’t regret it. Given that this is a foreign film, we need to get as many people aware of it as possible so it reaches western mainstream media.
#3: “As Above, So Below” (2014)
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If the concept of Lara Croft stuck in a haunted tomb doesn’t excite you, it should at least get you intrigued. Granted, this isn’t actually Lara Croft, but it is an English archaeologist exploring the catacombs under Paris with her crew for lost treasure. By now, we’d seen found-footage films releasing so fast that audiences had grown tired of them, which is why this film didn’t receive the praise it deserved, but it is a chillingly fun experience, and the ending is a mind-bending revelation that has to be watched.
#2: “Lake Mungo” (2008)
This is a mockumentary so convincing that you could show it to anyone, and they would think it was real. The performances are as natural as they can get, and the concepts and visuals are so subtle that we wouldn’t blame anyone for thinking so. Its execution in bringing attention to the ghost haunting the family in the corners of the frame makes us go white. Not only scary, but the film is also emotionally scarring, as the tragedy that has befallen the family, and how it has affected them is devastating to witness. Australian movies have a hard time reaching international audiences, and we haven't seen anything else from director Joel Anderson, but we hope he comes back soon. Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions. “Hell House LLC” (2015) Because of Its Great Concept “The Last Broadcast” (1998) Because It’s An Effective Horror Released One Year Before “The Blair Witch Project.” “The Borderlands” (2013) Because Its Ending Will Haunt You For Days “Noroi: The Curse” (2005) Because of Its Disturbing Imagery “The Tunnel” (2011) Because of Its Terrifying Creature
#1: “Creep” (2014)
This one will make you feel a myriad of emotions. Any movie that can make you laugh, question what the hell’s going on, feel fear, feel at ease, and empathize with both protagonist and antagonist, all with each element being equally engaging, deserves merit. As the film isn’t supernatural horror or a gorefest, we can understand no one talking about it. It’s definitely more on the unsettling side as we try to work out the motivations behind Josef’s (joseph) actions, and even when we see the ending coming, it doesn’t make us any less shocked. If you like this one, then be sure to also check out the sequel.
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