Category: Found Footage

Perhaps one of the most divisive subgenres in horror, found footage and its many evolutions are part of a love/hate mindset. Some people hate the oversaturation it has become, others hate the visual style and constant shaky cam. I, personally, am a fan and consider it to be a comfort genre for me.

For the evolutions of the found footage subgenre, check out the subcategories.

My Thoughts While Watching… Paranormal Activity 2 (2010)

I've seen plenty of Buzzfeed posts floating around where people write a list of thoughts while watching a movie. I read one years ago where someone watched all of the Harry Potter movies for the first time while live tweeting and writing a post per movie. I still quote a lot of what he said … Continue reading My Thoughts While Watching… Paranormal Activity 2 (2010) →

My Thoughts While Watching… Paranormal Activity (2007)

I've seen plenty of Buzzfeed posts floating around where people write a list of thoughts while watching a movie. I read one years ago where someone watched all of the Harry Potter movies for the first time while live tweeting and writing a post per movie. I still quote a lot of what he said … Continue reading My Thoughts While Watching… Paranormal Activity (2007) →

My Thoughts While Watching… The Blair Witch Project (1999)

I've seen plenty of Buzzfeed posts floating around where people write a list of thoughts while watching a movie. I read one years ago where someone watched all of the Harry Potter movies for the first time while live tweeting and writing a post per movie. I still quote a lot of what he said … Continue reading My Thoughts While Watching… The Blair Witch Project (1999) →

Grave Encounters (2011) Review

Here is a found footage movie based on shows like Ghost Adventures and Most Haunted. Ending Explained A team of ghost hunters on a reality show enter an abandoned asylum and are never seen again. All I can say is Sean Rogerson, who plays show host Lance Preston, must have studied Zak Bagans very closely. … Continue reading Grave Encounters (2011) Review →

Paranormal Activity (2007) Review

After some supernatural goings-on, Katie and her boyfriend Micah begin filming their lives, hoping to catch some supernatural footage. Katie has been experiencing these things since she was a child, so moving won’t help. After some research they discover that it is a demon rather than a spirit. I’m sure most people have seen this … Continue reading Paranormal Activity (2007) Review →

The Blair Witch Project (1999) Review

Okay, so I’m sure most people have seen this movie, seeing as it’s nearly 20 years old. It popularised the whole “found footage” craze and has been parodied to death. I have to admit though, I love this movie! If you just sit in the dark and watch it alone, you start to appreciate how … Continue reading The Blair Witch Project (1999) Review →