30 Essential Found Footage Horror Movies
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LookMovie · 2007 · 98m · ThrillerThe film unfolds through security camera footage from various locations: storage rooms, police cars, parking lots, shopping malls, and more. We see store manager Tony having affairs with his employees, a high school student plotting to seduce her teacher, a pedophile stalking his next victim in a mall food court, and two thieves embarking on a violent spree that connects to the other stories captured by these silent witnesses.IMDb 6.6TMDB 5.3 - 2
The DenMovie · 2013 · 77m · Horror, Thriller, MysteryWhile studying online webcam chat users from her apartment, a young woman witnesses a brutal murder. Suddenly, she finds herself caught in a terrifying nightmare where she and her family become the targets of the same violent fate as the victim she saw online.IMDb 6.0TMDB 6.1 - 3
AfflictedMovie · 2014 · 85m · Horror, ThrillerA couple's European vacation becomes a desperate fight for survival when one of them falls ill with a strange disease. They must urgently discover the cause and a cure, or the illness will overwhelm him entirely.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.4 - 4
The Dyatlov Pass IncidentMovie · 2013 · 100m · Thriller, MysteryIn February 1959, nine Russian hikers died mysteriously in the remote Ural Mountains. The cause of their deaths has remained a decades-long enigma, known as the Dyatlov Pass Incident. Five American college students, granted funding to investigate the site, arrive determined to uncover the truth about the experienced hikers. Instead, they encounter unsettling and terrifying events that suggest they are not alone in the desolate landscape. As they retrace the Russians’ journey, the forces behind the Dyatlov Pass Incident appear to be waiting for them.IMDb 5.7TMDB 5.9 - 5
Apartment 143Movie · 2011 · 80m · Horror, ThrillerA team of parapsychologists investigates strange occurrences in a new apartment. They document unexplained events – phantom phone calls, mysterious shadows, unusual lights, flying objects, and exploding light bulbs – using advanced technology like infrared cameras, digital photography, and specialized sensors. As they try to communicate with the unknown, their investigation becomes increasingly perilous.IMDb 5.0TMDB 5.2 - 6
Noroi: The CurseMovie · 2005 · 115m · Horror, Mystery, ThrillerA documentary filmmaker investigates a series of seemingly unconnected paranormal events linked by the legend of an ancient demon.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.9 - 7
Troll HunterMovie · 2010 · 104m · Fantasy, HorrorWhen a group of students investigate a string of strange bear deaths, they uncover a far more sinister reality. Their investigation leads them to a mysterious hunter, who they discover is actually a troll hunter.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.7 - 8
The Taking of Deborah LoganMovie · 2014 · 90m · Horror, MysteryInitially a moving look at Deborah Logan's battle with Alzheimer's and her daughter's role as caregiver, the film transforms into a disturbing depiction of dementia's most terrifying aspects. As unsettling incidents befall the family and the film crew, a palpable sense of dread emerges, threatening to shatter their minds.IMDb 6.0TMDB 6.5 - 9
[REC]Movie · 2007 · 78m · Horror, MysteryA TV reporter and her cameraman enter a darkened apartment building with first responders, only to be unexpectedly trapped inside with a terrifying presence.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.2 - 10
Grave EncountersMovie · 2011 · 93m · Thriller, HorrorA team filming a paranormal reality show seals themselves inside a notoriously haunted psychiatric hospital. As they hunt for proof of the supernatural, they unknowingly film what will be their last episode.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.3 - 11
AtrociousMovie · 2010 · 75m · Horror, ThrillerThe Quintanilla family is discovered dead in their rural home. Police recovered 37 hours of recorded footage. Before their deaths, the family traveled to their ancestral farmhouse to investigate the legend of the Girl in the Garraf woods, documenting their entire investigation. Atrocious presents the final five days of the family's lives, detailing the unsettling events they experienced and which remain unexplained.IMDb 4.9TMDB 5.6 - 12
The TunnelMovie · 2011 · 90m · Horror, Thriller, MysteryIn 2007, facing drought and water scarcity, the New South Wales government plans to access and recycle millions of liters of water stored in abandoned train tunnels beneath Sydney. The project is abruptly halted with no explanation given. Rumors circulate about missing homeless people sheltering in the tunnels, despite government denials. This secrecy prompts journalist Natasha to investigate a possible cover-up. She assembles a crew – Pete (Producer), Steve (Cameraman), and Tangles (Sound Technichian) – to explore the tunnels and uncover the truth.IMDb 5.8TMDB 5.8 - 13
V/H/S/2Movie · 2013 · 96m · Horror, ThrillerA house is filled with TVs displaying endless static from VHS tapes, creating a disturbing, hypnotic atmosphere. These old tapes aren't just random recordings; they hold something sinister. Watching them is dangerous, and resisting the urge to watch is essential because the tapes carry the essence of evil.IMDb 6.0TMDB 6.2 - 14
CreepMovie · 2014 · 82m · Horror, ThrillerDesperate for money, Aaron answers a strange online ad offering $1,000 for a day of filming, with a note about discretion. He travels to a secluded mountain cabin and meets Josef, the person he's supposed to film. Josef seems genuine, and the project feels personal, so Aaron starts shooting. However, as the day progresses, it becomes increasingly clear that Josef is hiding something, and his motives are far from innocent.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.4 - 15
Alien AbductionMovie · 2014 · 85m · Horror, Science Fiction, ThrillerDuring a family vacation in North Carolina, a family faces danger when they encounter an alien threat, inspired by the real-life Brown Mountain Lights.IMDb 4.9TMDB 5.9 - 16
As Above, So BelowMovie · 2014 · 93m · Horror, ThrillerA group of explorers exploring the hidden network of tunnels beneath Paris discovers a terrifying and maddening world.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.7 - 17
End of WatchMovie · 2012 · 109m · Crime, Drama, ThrillerDuring a routine traffic stop, two young officers seize a small amount of money and weapons from members of a notorious cartel. As a result, they become targets for assassination.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.4 - 18
Banshee ChapterMovie · 2013 · 87m · Horror, ThrillerA young journalist searches for her missing friend, who was exploring psychedelic drugs. With help from a rebellious writer, she uncovers a dangerous world of secret government chemical experiments and a puzzling radio signal with an unexplained source.IMDb 5.4TMDB 5.6 - 19
The DirtiesMovie · 2013 · 83m · Comedy, Drama, CrimeTwo best friends begin making a movie about getting revenge on their tormentors, and the line between what's real and what's not starts to fade.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.4 - 20
Street ThiefMovie · 2006 · 86mKaspar Carr is a skilled professional burglar operating in Chicago. He enjoys his work and excels at it, and he agrees to allow two documentary filmmakers to film his life, granting them access to his private world.IMDb 7.0TMDB 5.7 - 21
The BayMovie · 2012 · 84m · Horror, Science Fiction, ThrillerIn July 2009, a devastating event struck the peaceful seaside town of Claridge, Maryland. Two million fish washed up on the shore, followed by a thousand blackbirds falling from the sky. The authorities concealed the truth about the tragedy that resulted in over 700 deaths. Three years later, a reporter's footage exposes the cover-up: a deadly parasitic outbreak. Told through iPhone videos, 911 calls, webcams, and other personal recordings, *The Bay* documents 24 hours of terror in Claridge from the perspective of those who lived through it – a chilling story of a community overwhelmed by unimaginable horror.IMDb 5.7TMDB 5.8 - 22
The Fourth KindMovie · 2009 · 98m · Mystery, Science Fiction, ThrillerFor decades, the area around Nome, Alaska, has seen an unusually high number of missing people. The disappearances have baffled the FBI, remaining unexplained. Dr. Abigail Tyler, a psychologist treating local patients, may hold the key to these unsolved cases. Her work suggests evidence of alien abduction.IMDb 5.9TMDB 6.3 - 23
Snow on tha BluffMovie · 2012 · 79m · Drama, CrimeWhile committing a drug deal, Curtis Snow steals a video camera and gives it to his friend Pancho, and they begin recording their lives. Initially, Curtis continues his routine: robbing drug dealers, evading the police, and selling drugs to support his young son. However, when one of the dealers he stole from seeks revenge, Curtis's life quickly spirals out of control.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.2 - 24
Lake MungoMovie · 2009 · 87m · Horror, ThrillerFollowing the drowning of 16-year-old Alice Palmer at a local dam, her family is plagued by a series of unsettling and inexplicable occurrences around their home. Seeking answers, the Palmers consult a psychic and parapsychologist who uncovers evidence of Alice's hidden, secret life. The investigation leads them to Lake Mungo, where Alice's past is revealed.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.2 - 25
Europa ReportMovie · 2013 · 90m · Science Fiction, Thriller, DramaA team of astronauts from different countries embark on a privately funded mission to Jupiter's moon, Europa.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.3 - 26
ChronicleMovie · 2012 · 84m · Science Fiction, Drama, ThrillerThree high school students stumble upon a remarkable discovery that awakens strange, uncontrollable powers within them. As they struggle to master these abilities and exploit them, their lives become increasingly chaotic, and their inner darkness begins to emerge.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.8 - 27
The ConspiracyMovie · 2012 · 85m · Thriller, HorrorA documentary crew investigating conspiracy theories stumbles upon something far more sinister: a hidden, ancient society with dangerous secrets.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.0 - 28
Home MovieMovie · 2008 · 77m · Drama, Horror, ThrillerReverend David Poe and his psychiatrist wife leave busy New York for a peaceful farmhouse, hoping it will be a wonderful place for their ten-year-old twins, Jack and Emily, to grow up. David films all their holidays and family moments to capture this new life. But when they watch the home movies later, the Poes are horrified to discover a growing darkness within their children.IMDb 5.5TMDB 4.9 - 29
The SacramentMovie · 2014 · 99m · Horror, ThrillerTwo journalists travel to document their friend's attempt to reconnect with his sister. They find her living in a secluded community called "Eden Parish," a self-sufficient rural settlement of nearly two hundred people led by a mysterious figure known as "Father." The journalists soon realize that Eden Parish isn't the idyllic place it appears to be, hiding a dark secret. Their documentary project quickly transforms into a struggle to survive.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.0 - 30
V/H/SMovie · 2012 · 116m · Thriller, HorrorA group of unlikely people takes on a job to break into an isolated house and steal a single, valuable VHS tape. They soon find themselves facing far more than they expected – a disturbing amount of pre-recorded footage.IMDb 5.8TMDB 6.1
