31 of the Best Found Footage Horror Movies to Watch for Halloween

[@catssayquack]

Butterfly Kisses was directed by Erik Kristopher Myers (who is also a character in the film) who passed away last year - RIP. He took his own life sadly. The movie took some turns I didn't expect, props to the cast and crew.

[@mandysmorgueofhorror]

I recently learned that from someone on here. It’s so sad - he was such a talent.

[@Johnroos80]

The entire Hell House LLC trilogy is exceptional.

[@loveahusky]

Absolutely 🎯

[@Pamlou1vamp]

I am always searching for found footage movies but had no idea there were this many. I'm in heaven ! So far my favorites are Grave Encounters. Paranormal Activity, Blair Witch and a couple of Hell House ones.Thank you for telling us what each one is about instead of putting them on a tier with no information about them.

[@suzy8109]

I fell in love with found footage horror movies after watching "The Blair Witch Project" years ago and this expansive list is just my jam (especially in readiness for the upcoming Halloween weekend). I am going to save the video for future reference in the coming months because your recommendations are always bomb so I want to watch them all! Thanks so much, Mandy. 💕

[@mandysmorgueofhorror]

Yay, so happy to help you find some found footage recs!

[@charlesbradley5757]

For me, “The Poughkeepsie Tapes” and “Megyn is Missing” are two of the most visceral and disturbing films I’ve ever experienced. Along with what is depicted on screen, what makes them so gut wrenching is the element of realism. You’re not watching a paranormal event or extraterrestrial phenomenon. Instead, you’re given a ring side seat into the bowels of human depravity and evil.

[@dazed1nyc]

Finally! I applaud u for your disclaimer about Lake Mungo. I felt like I was the only person who didn't think it was a scary movie after hearing all the hype about it. I enjoyed it and I think it's a great example of a suspenseful, moody mockumentary, and I think it does the best job of making u forget what you're watching isn't real, but I think its one of the least scary, universally loved found footage "horror" movies. I had to watch it a 2nd time because I was expecting it to be this terrifying experience based on what everyone was saying about it. After I finished it the first time I thought I was crazy and missed something.

[@mandysmorgueofhorror]

It’s super suspenseful and scary in a different way. It’s very sad to me more than anything, but it does have a great scare towards the end that I think a lot of people latch on to,

[@dazed1nyc]

@mandysmorgueofhorror Yes, the idea and the concept are scary in the sense that it's realistic, and there could probably be 100 real documentaries made about similar cases in real life. That being said, I feel like it doesn't belong on a list with a movie like Paranormal Activity that scared the shit out of all of us the first time we watched it. It's almost its own genre in a weird way.

[@dazed1nyc]

@mandysmorgueofhorror Also, I know this is old now and I don't know if you saw it and didn't like it or have seen it since but The Bay is a really really good example of making u forget what you're watching isn't real. Not necessarily scary just very creepy, especially since it's from 2012 and feels almost like a premonition of what was to come with covid in some ways.

[@rogdawg123]

lake Mungo is very overrated

[@str9867]

You listed so many of my favorites!!! Gotcha a new subscriber!!

[@CONVERSE1991]

Totally feel you on Lake Mungo, I watched it blind, and then after I began hearing a lot of people saying it was the scariest movie they've ever seen, and I was just sat there going, "Really???"

[@shamblepants1450]

Fantastic list! Including 'Trollhunter' and 'Noroi' makes it a top tier list for me. Thank you for the video!

[@HOLYPARISHOFDOOM]

Although I can't recall how exactly, I stumbled upon Trollhunter when it came out and was very impressed with it! Ended up either ordering that disc or maybe found it at the used book store. Good stuff.

[@Apostate_Alexei]

I just watched Lake Mungo the other night. While it didn't scare me very much, i was in love with the style of the film. They absolutely nailed he documentary style! I'll have to watch it again and see if it gives me the chills the second time.

[@emperorcupcake]

Great list! I'm looking forward to watching Deadstream this month. A couple more I really enjoyed are The Bay and Horror in the High Desert

[@AJNerdSwag]

Hey Mandy, was trying to find horror booktubers here on good ole' KZbin and ran across your channel.... I have been binge watching your content ever since. You are absolutely kick ass and have introduced me to so many horror books I haven't read or heard of. You did the same with horror flicks as well. Really enjoyed your new video and I will definitely be checking out a few of these horror flicks you spoke about here. Very stoked I came across your channel and you gained a new subscriber too💀, who loves the fact you do not censor yourself in your content lol. I cuss like a damn sailor! Lol. I express myself with cuss-words quite a bit lmao. Btw, you deserve way more subscribers than what you have. You're content is fucking awesome! Lol

[@mandysmorgueofhorror]

Thank you so much, AJ! Glad to have you, and glad you enjoy my occasional foul language 😂

[@ichangedmyname4108]

your a game changer wen it comes to ff reviews, i actually find new ones on your recomendation, thanks

[@MrSporkster]

Digging Up the Marrow is an underappreciated gem!

[@acejoker007]

Fantastic list! I've been in a 'found footage' kick, and this gave me quite a few I completely missed, Thanks!

[@denisemadigan1038]

Seriously, thank you! I've seen most of these and they are favorites, like you totally got it correct and you have about five I never saw and I cant wait to check them out!! This was the list I was looking for!! Great job, Love your channel! You will be my October time favorite reference on what to see!

[@arthurwinter9010]

Great list, thanks for the recommendations! Some FF/mockumentaries i like that are available on Tubi: Howard's Mill, Population Zero, The Blackwell Ghost, Untitled Horror Movie, Lunopolis, Skyman and Cult Following

[@mandysmorgueofhorror]

Tubi is so good for found footage!

[@BmthSharon]

I highly recommend found footage 3d. Really underrated and fun

[@hutch1319]

The Tunnel is amazing, deadstream and The phoenix incident are both excellent as well.

[@bernardmulligan5504]

Someone needs to do a found footage vlog series on KZbin. I'd watch it. Also, Barlow just bursting in and then leaving suddenly. He has so much personality for a dog doing random things. He makes me think of Courage from "Courage the Cowardly Dog", just battling spooky beings unbeknownst the rest of us.

[@mandysmorgueofhorror]

Barlow is the star of this channel.

[@grif5332]

May I recommend "Exist"...another Bigfoot found footage video.

[@williambrandt8877]

I was pleasantly surprised at Paranormal Activity:Next of Kin. I think its worthwhile. And thankfully goes in a different direction. As for the rest of the list I could go on for hours about. So I'll just say great list. I got some binge watching to do.

[@NightOwlandtheMoon]

I was a fan too!

[@mandysmorgueofhorror]

I loved Next of Kin. The final act is insane!

[@williambrandt8877]

@@mandysmorgueofhorror yes It gave me Resident Evil 4 vibes. I was also happy that it was not linked to the others.

[@williambrandt8877]

On a side note. I just saw V/H/S/94 right before your video came out. Holy Ratma

[@guardian_bel8391]

I recommend 'What We Do in the Shadows' (its more like a found footage horror/ comedie movie)

[@osonhodeleon]

I love found footage horror movies.

[@wheelsNaround]

Great video. Found footage need more love. My TOP 5 favorites are Evidence, The Blair Witch Project, In Darkness We Fall, CREEP and The Sacrament

[@mandysmorgueofhorror]

I need to check out Evidence!

[@wheelsNaround]

@@mandysmorgueofhorror Oh yes do so. But I must warn you, there are two different Evidence. One starring Radha Mitchell, which is not the correct EVIDENCE.

[@therosebride]

The only one that I love and is missing from your list is Ghost Watch. Seriously good FF. Savageland is so good. You are in for a treat with that one! Great video, Mandy!

[@mandysmorgueofhorror]

I watched SAVAGELAND the other day and wow, it was really unique and effective! Ghost watch is fun!

[@denisemadigan1038]

Very well done!! Great, great FFM!!And now I get to check a couple I havent seen!

[@AlexAtEight]

You need to see Exhibit A (2007). One of the most realistic and (probably because of that) genuinely chilling FF films out there.

[@fyraga9654]

I watched Rec on a Theater in a midnight session. One of my best movie experiences ever.

[@MadailinBurnhope]

I absolutely love found footage, The Blair Witch Project is my favourite horror movie

[@AlexisH.JohnsonPlays-ts8cy]

Awesome video! I'm gonna save it so I can watch all the ones I haven't already. Also! an unknown found footage movie that I liked, is "Archivo 253", the translation would be "Archive 253", it's a Mexican movie, that is similar to Grave Encounters. I liked it, it's fun, nothing out of this world, but it's alright in my opinion

[@LyesCard14]

I love the FF movies based on urban legends the most. Such as “As Above, So Below”, “The Devil’s Pass”, and even “The Frankenstein Theory” was enjoyable to a degree imo. I don’t think it’s included in the genre but “The Descent” has some great found footage scenes in it as well.

[@tonycancellara]

Great roundup of movies in my fave horror subgenre! Tonnes of great movies here and a few I've not seen yet, so thanks for the recs. Speaking of, can't believe you've not seen Rec yet! Probably my fave amongst these (or Incantation), need to stop what you're doing and go watch! 🎃

[@jinx4life316]

OH MY LORD I LOVE FOUND FOOTAGE HORROR FILMS THANK YOU 😊

[@mandysmorgueofhorror]

Yay, me too!

[@markolepotan]

Amazing list! Thank you

[@ITCamefromthePage]

All hail Barlow! Great batch of Found Footage flicks here!

[@rogdawg123]

the taking of Deborah logan is awesome 👍👍 you are missing afflicted 😕

[@jesusdavila7052]

I super, *super* second giving the original Rec a watch if you are a fan of the genre. Manuela Velasco as Ángela Vidal really grows as an actress and Javier Botet (Think of him as the Spanish Doug Jones) is absolutely and brilliantly horrifying as La Niña Medeiros.

[@mandysmorgueofhorror]

This is gonna be the year I check it out! I think it’s currently on Tubi.

[@jfgibson73]

Rec had a great premise and built up tension that was unbearable. This movie made me jump the highest I ever have while watching a film.

[@hinduhillbilly]

One of my favorite favorite underrated found footage movies is Afflicted. It follows the rules of the subgenre while still feeling innovative.

[@rogdawg123]

that movie is amazing 👍👍

[@rubyjreads7503]

Awesome list! Definitely adding them to my TBW list. Thank you!

[@rogdawg123]

you are awesome 😍

[@michaelautrey6641]

i dont scare easy but im not ashamed to admit the original paranormal activity got me. i watched it late at night with the lights turned off and i kept looking over my shoulder through the whole movie.

[@mandysmorgueofhorror]

It was scary!

[@dinabaughman8731]

I laughed at that movie! 😂

[@gumby26062]

so glad i subscribed to you alot of these movies ive seen some i havent and you give me new movies to watch

[@antepa112]

I watched Lake Mungo with "I've heard it's a kinda scary but eh I watched 50 of these so it's not gonna be difficult". I turned it on at about midnight and after 15 mins I kid you not I turned it off and watched it tomorrow with the lights. It was a terrifying experience. But the problem is the exact thing that you said that people hype it a lot and when you hype something, it's always gonna disappoint. When I recommended my girlfriend to watch it, she didn't find it that scary, but that's honestly my fault for hyping it that much. I do think everyone should see it because it's an amazing movie and it deserves a lot more credit.

[@mandysmorgueofhorror]

I am so happy to hear it scared you! I think it effects everyone differently, and it definitely scared me too. It’s such a devastating film.

[@horizonmage_o1839]

Recently watched some Found Footage vidoes so I am always glad for more recommendations, and I hope you watched and had lots of fun with Savageland, I thought it was great!

[@horizonmage_o1839]

And if you like Bigfoot, you should check out "Exists" - not really that scary, but lots of cool Bigfoot action

[@CancerrGirl92]

I've watched a lot of these which helped me feel validated as a horror fan haha, but also added a lot of new ones to my list. thanks!

[@mandysmorgueofhorror]

Glad you found some new recommendations!

[@Popchyk]

This is so awesome! Will be checking some of these out for sure! 🎃

[@crazytexan7532]

I'm not a fan of the sub genre but I'm delving into it and I'm getting into it. I've watched 13 in the past week

[@mandysmorgueofhorror]

@@crazytexan7532 awesome!

[@spo0kyxspice]

Still have to see The Poughkeepsie Tapes and Leah Sullivan, hopefully I’ll get to them this spooky season. Love the list! Barlow is full of sass haha. The Collingswood Story will get your dial up tingles going again and it’s on Shudder this month

[@Azuulke]

Can't wait to hear your thoughts on REC, definitely in my top 10 of found footage films, maybe you can see 1 + 2 back to back !? Of all the V/H/S/ movies it's the second one I like the most, especially the Safe Haven segment is so good ! Some recs from my side: My Little Eye, a little gem that is worth a peek. Phoenix Forgotten, we need more alien ff movies asap.

[@mandysmorgueofhorror]

The Safe Haven segment was SO GOOD! Not I love My Little Eye but I tend to not recommend it because it’s not streaming anywhere. Still need to check out Phoenix Forgotten!

[@maskedathiest]

when i was 5 years old in 1987 i watched Day of the dead for the first time. That is where my love for zombie films began. Since then I have watched just about every zombie movie made. I can honestly say, Savageland is one of the best zombie movies ever produced. there is a movie called "The last horror movie". find that one, it is done well and makes you feel certain ways about being human. Alien Abduction from 2014 is also a good one. not many alien found footage done right. if you missed that one.

[@mandysmorgueofhorror]

I think my love began at Dawn of the Dead!Thanks for the recs!

[@elizabethgared]

Thank you or recommending Hell house, I've just watched and loved it.

[@Abrakadabro666]

So, you didnt like the Poughkeepsie Tapes because it had horror?

[@Nellsism]

Can’t believe nobody has mentioned “Ghoul”, A Ukrainian FF movie about a real serial killer. It starts off slow but ends super strong

[@michaelschuett]

Host and ghostwatch are also amazing

[@kencoakley8366]

You let one slip through your fingers. In 2014, there was a great faith based found film called "The Remaining". The film is about a group of friends attending their friends ' wedding. Then The Rapture happens. One of the friends dies then fireballs come out of the sky as well as huge pieces of hail . The friends try to find a safe place. It was non-stop action. And all the youtube personalities, who do episodes about Found Footage films omit this.

[@catssayquack]

Be My Cat: A Film for Anne (2015) is a really creepy found footage horror film as well. It's unsettling. I think the director, Adrian Țofei, is releasing a new film soon

[@mandysmorgueofhorror]

I’ve been thinking about watching that one!

[@Jbargnani94]

One I was really shocked by was “followed”. A lot of reviews didn’t like the main actor but I felt it was a great film and played well by each actor. Also has a scary plot twist near the end.

[@GunRunna47]

One of the scariest possession FF films not mentioned is The Possession of Michael King. Also more of a disturbing FF film about a little brother and sister is Home Movie

[@joseluisherreralepron9987]

Love me some found footage horror! I chanced across "The Borderlands" about a month ago and was really impressed; it's shame it seems to be so unknown. That ending...I've never seen anything quite like it and it may be the most unexpected ending to any film I've ever seen.

[@mandysmorgueofhorror]

@@joseluisherreralepron9987 the ending is so damn haunting!

[@dinabaughman8731]

Savageland and Grave Encounters are good ones.

[@ivandavies5035]

Hell in the high desert series is worth a watch

[@villanelle9303]

As above so below is good movie

[@jfgibson73]

I have to recommend a movie called "Cult Following" from 2021. It's not much to look at, but there are some intense moments. But what really makes it worth watching is the character Rob Regis. Highly entertaining.

[@LilaCerullos]

If you enjoyed Quarantine and you think is a really scary film, you totally need to watch Rec because is far way better than the american remake, i probably sound biased but trust me, Rec is awesome. About Lake mungo, when i finished watching it i felt more sad than scared, but the same night i had nightmares all the time about Alice's ghost scene, is really a great movie.

[@mutatedsilverunicorn]

I'm from Jersey and I love anything about the Jersey Devil! I am surprised I have never heard of this one, but it's now added to my list so I can watch it. ^_^

[@bluebyyou7504]

The Taken of Debra....is Amazong

[@SimpleAnchovy]

Deadware was good, thanks for the recommendation.

[@jimbrow83]

Great video im from Massachusetts to 🔥🎃

[@mandysmorgueofhorror]

Hell yeah 🙌🏻

[@paulwoodford1984]

The Pyamid 2014 as well

[@DavidChandler-x9c]

Ugh end of borderlands....needed them to solve mystery, not that....hard to digest lol. Yes happy Halloween 2024. Bad thing about FF is they're so many. Top recents I've seen that are good enough to even bring them to your attention, no specific order. Really started after I watched hell house trilogy is when I found most of the following: The Found Footage trilogy ( had to watch on different sites free though, wasn't easy to track them down), Horror in The High Desert trilogy, Alien Abduction (2014), The Fourth Kind, The Devil Inside, Exists. Just a few, hope you watch and enjoy. As for your list, was on fence about watching some...lake mungo, last broadcast, the sacrament (love ti West), the conspiracy....ty so much....great minds etc.....gonna retro with deadware.

[@austindolan7182]

spree has great social commentary, and i really enjoyed the hell out of it. i know i''m in the minority, but the visit is also a great one too. last exorcism has such a scary ending/ cliffhanger.

[@mandysmorgueofhorror]

I really enjoyed Spree. Joe Keery is so good in the role.

[@dillanstevens6380]

I just watched it today and it was a fun one

[@martijn_yt]

So confusing to watch this in september ;)

[@susanstorm4450]

Have you watched Jeruzalem? I really like that one 😊

[@licorice1237]

Conspiracy Theory 2015? and Phoenix Forgotten

[@mandysmorgueofhorror]

I need to watch Phoenix Forgotten asap!

[@michaelkay8914]

Instant Like Instant Subscribe! Spooky astronauts led me here! 👻🌵😻🌵👻

[@analiysanchez9949]

Only a five second blurb about Hell House? Coulda gave that movie more love IMO. And Paranormal Activity 3 is as scary as any movie 🤗

[@adamsteinbacher2629]

Great list Mandy! Highly recommend going right from REC to REC 2. The sequel is just as batshit, and even elevates the tension and insanity.

[@denisemadigan1038]

Aahh, dial up!! My son actually matured before me and made me get cable from dial up!!😋

[@shanetheliver]

Not technically “found footage” I guess, but “Ghostwatch” (1992) follows a news broadcast investigation of a haunted house, and there’s a bunch of sneaky, spooky moments throughout. Some people find it cheesy, but it creeped me out!

[@mandysmorgueofhorror]

I need to give this one a rewatch!

[@drax17]

Have been working thru this list (thanku for the few i hadnt heard of 👏) & found another one on Tubi - 100 Ghost Street. Typical ghost hunting a serial killer in abandon building.

[@mandysmorgueofhorror]

Ohhh I will have to check that one out!

[@ghostlightx9005]

Weird. I find the Ratman story not only the worst in VHS94, but one of the worst in any VHS. Anyway I recommend the FF film by Renny Harlin (no less) called Devil's Pass (aka The Dyatlov Pass Incident). I thought it was excellent.

[@suzy8109]

Have you seen "Last Radio Call" (2022)? Same director as "Deadware" and it's surprisingly creepy. Available to watch for free on KZbin.

[@mandysmorgueofhorror]

I actually just watched it. I had no idea it was made from the same director. I didn’t enjoy as much as Deadware, but still thought it was fun

[@NoirHammer]

Deadware (Tubi) was totally not worth it. Silly ending but it may work for someone else. However, Savageland is probably the best of the bunch.

[@adriennelee26]

Some obscure ff that I thought were good (some better than others) are: Home Movie, Delivery, Lovely Molly, Horror in the High Desert and Mr. Jones. Do you know where I can stream the Lea Sullivan movie?

[@mandysmorgueofhorror]

I believe you can find it on Amazon and KZbin for rent. It used to be on Tubi, but I don’t see it there anymore :(

[@RBlizz]

This “made my flesh tingle” That was hot 😅

[@Shippo28]

Maybe its because I watch YMS talk about Megan is Missing instead of watching it on my own but oh god I can't understand why people think is scary and disturbing

[@lordxenu25]

I’m a year late to this but vhs 2 should have been included it’s the best one of the series that cult tape man they peaked there

[@Jager71]

Have you seem The Medium? Same kind of vibe as Incantation, but I like Medium a bit more. Some very creepy scenes

[@mandysmorgueofhorror]

I have not yet, but I plan to eventually!

[@confusedgamer7951]

I would also suggest a Turkish horror movie Dabbe : Cin Carpmasi. It fucking freaked me out

[@mandysmorgueofhorror]

I will look into this, thanks!

[@martinefaguy3840]

I do not know if you've already watched it, but I strongly suggest you "The fear footage".

[@mandysmorgueofhorror]

@@martinefaguy3840 I haven’t seen this one yet - thanks!

[@texassmokingmonkey]

Might not be a super-cool recommendation (it gets ripped on IMDB reviews by the “hardcore”), but i really enjoyed The Frankenstein Theory. We watch it every year. It takes a minute to get past the intro stuff. i used to live in Salem, went to college a couple of years there.

[@mandysmorgueofhorror]

I recently watched this one and think it’s fun!

[@davewetering7554]

Add be my cat to it.. it is brutal

[@jaggedj7025]

You use the term "final girl" but you didn't put Behind the Mask: The Rise Of Leslie Vernon on your list. Come on we know you've seen it since you said final girl quality. Edit: On the Bigfoot note Exists should definitely be on this list too.

[@mandysmorgueofhorror]

I love Behind the Mask! Haven’t seen Exists yet. It’s hard to narrow these lists down!

[@jonathan6009]

Watch medium..thailand Found footage and the director is South korean

[@shadow4529]

I like how the sequel to The Houses October Built is not mentioned. The sequel should never have been made as it just completely butchers the first movie and destroys its purpose due to the "plot twist" at the end.

[@mandysmorgueofhorror]

I think I tried to watch the sequel but couldn’t get into it

[@shadow4529]

@@mandysmorgueofhorror Good for you, you shouldn't have to watch that abomination haha I regret watching it

[@DetectiveKemper]

So, basically, "Butterfly Kisses" is a ripoff of Doctor Who's "Blink."

[@frankd4253]

VHS 84 doesn't fit the other movies.

[@BryanLChess]

Lake Mungo was vastly overrated. It's nowhere near the scariest movie ever. It's more sad than anything.

[@hutch1319]

I hate lake Mungo!!!

[@kurtcomics8797]

Sorry, I just couldn't get through this entire video because Youerr Vocall Faryyyeee is like, too annoyingah...

[@mandysmorgueofhorror]

@@kurtcomics8797 thank youah