6. Grave Encounters (2011)
A ghost-hunting TV crew finds real terror in an abandoned psychiatric hospital. Grave Encounters brings the found footage format to the haunted asylum trope, creating an immersive and nightmarish experience that stands out in a crowded field of grainy hand-held cameras meeting ghouls of unknown origin.
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7. As Above So Below (2014)
A young scholar turned adventurer and her team explore the catacombs beneath Paris, discovering something sinister and otherworldy the farther they descend. Combining found footage with adventure and supernatural terror, As Above So Below offers a unique and thrilling journey through claustrophobic tunnels and existential dread.
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8. [REC] (2007)
A TV reporter is trapped in a building during a zombie outbreak in this Spanish horror hit. [REC] breathed new life into the zombie genre by embracing the found footage format, resulting in a relentless and visceral experience that has spawned several sequels.
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9. The Taking of Deborah Logan (2014)
This chilling found footage film follows a documentary crew filming a woman’s descent into Alzheimer’s, only to discover something more nefarious. The blend of real-world horror and supernatural elements creates a deeply unsettling and memorable film that expands the found footage genre’s horizons.
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10. Lake Mungo (2008)
A grieving family uncovers secrets about their deceased daughter through home videos. Presented as a documentary, Lake Mungo stands out for its emotional depth and slow-building dread in the found footage landscape. It’s a thoughtful and haunting experience.
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