5 Overlooked Films - Found Footage

[@CERTAIND00M]

Troll Hunter was really solid. There are some shots in that one... like when they see a troll up close for the first time and the guy filming immediately lowers the camera and starts running (most realistic reaction in a found footage movie ever) and as he runs, the arm holding the camera is swinging wildly in such a way that we keep getting these upside-down glimpses of the giant troll chasing them and with each new glimpse, we can see the troll is getting closer and closer... It's such a simple gimmick but so effective and the kind of set-piece you can ONLY do with found footage.

[@guyvizard549]

Troll Hunter is awesome! Also some of the greatest, most breathtaking shots of Norway, ever! I wanted to move there after seeing it.

[@heymistercarter.]

In terms of Found Footage TV shows, there’s also the Animal Planet show Lost Tapes. I don’t know who else remembers it, but it involved short found footage horror films about various cryptids, that also taught about the cryptids as the episodes went on. There were some legitimately good episodes in that show, at least from what I remember.

[@zachwilliams840]

I loved that show

[@TheMichaelStott]

There's full episodes on KZbin😉 I found that by season 3 they kind of jumped the shark with those "Security contractors". It kind of ruined the vibe for me.

[@jacobfarley2332]

Billiam on KZbin has a good video on Lost Tapes

[@gladiusdei]

Is that the show that had the “Vampire” episode where they are creatures that live deep in the house in a nest? That was creepy!

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Cryptids make for great FF

[@SlickOnTop]

Alien Abduction terrified me as a nine year old when it first aired on TV in the 90s. The acring was surprisingly subduded and added a layer of realism to the proceedings.

[@GoodBadFlicks]

They really nailed it

[@SlickOnTop]

@@GoodBadFlicks the ending with with little girl doing her heel turn was the best twist.

[@jonmurphy4889]

For Christ's sake when the remake of Alien Abduction aired on UPN I think I had just got done watching the X-Files with my parents knowing that was fiction well some of it, then watching Alien Abduction: Incident in Lake County Minnesota at 11:00 at night I had to watch the Wonder Year's reruns sleeping in my Mom's bed until 5:30 in the morning I was that scared. It was the same thing when it reran a few months later it still gives me goosebumps watching it to this day. So glad I'm not alone. I was also 9 at the time. I was watching Alien, Aliens, Terminator 1-2, Predator Predator 2 all the Friday the 13ths all the Halloweens when I was like 3-4 years old I loved them but this movie scared the shit out of me!!! So glad to know I'm not the only one that there are others out there that experience this at a very young age!!

[@SlickOnTop]

@@jonmurphy4889 I love how measured they were with the alien reveals in the beginning, from window flashes to bedroom encounters.

[@jonmurphy4889]

@@SlickOnTop For real!!!

[@Zombie_Trooper]

Thank you so much for that nostalgia boost! I still remember when the McPherson Tape was passed around like a snuff film and no one knew anything about it, so it was deemed real. It was a wild time back then. In retrospect it's really obvious, but in the early 90's it had such an heir of realism and mystery.

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Thanks for watching!

[@889654]

Another superb found footage movie from Japan is Noroi: The Curse. The Taking of Deborah Logan is not just a good entry in the found footage genre, it's also gives a glimpse of the real life stress people go through with taking care of a loved one who has Alzheimer's. I saw Exists not too long ago and while I didn't enjoy it as much as you did, I may give it another viewing.

[@pathutchison7688]

I’m actually really enjoying these “5 forgotten” vids. I know they were mostly made as a means to give you time for deeper “exploring” vids, but they are a really fun watch.

[@GoodBadFlicks]

I'm just glad that they are enjoyed and sometimes, they have done better than the Exploring vids. (which take 10x longer to do)

[@pathutchison7688]

@@GoodBadFlicks I’m not surprised. It’s a stereotype, but people really do love lists. Maybe it will help you with the almighty algorithm and get more eyes on the exploring vids. They certainly deserve the exposure.

[@BoyNamedSue4]

I really like the lost broadcast. Had no idea it was filmed for that little. Definitely got every penny out of that budget.

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Indeed

[@jwnj9716]

Afflicted is so underrated. I'm surprised the 2 directors haven't done more stuff. If you want some good mockumentary films, Savageland and The Cannibal in the Jungle.

[@GoodBadFlicks]

I was really impressed with what they were able to do and I agree, they should be doing more!

[@idahomike4254]

13.56 - Love the Brandon Tenold reference! His show is great and so is yours. Thanks!

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Thanks!

[@jackalope7774]

When you said Afflicted, I audibly shouted “Yes!!!”. Lol. Criminally underrated Vampire flick.

[@GoodBadFlicks]

So happy to know it still has fans

[@ianlove3217]

I know it's not obscure or anything but I've always had a soft spot for the original Cloverfield, since it took the found footage format and put it in a much bigger context with a large budget. I get that part of the "point" of the subgenre from a filmmaking standpoint is the low budget, and I love smaller, more intimate stories, but I also think it means we often miss out on the larger scale/crazier stuff. There's something to be said for getting to see a BIG event from a small perspective.

[@GoodBadFlicks]

I do love Cloverfield. There is a lot more going on than just the movie. (lots of subtleties in the background)

[@simplegarak]

@@GoodBadFlicks Sounds like it would make a good exploring video sometime. I enjoyed it back then but have missed a lot of "extra" stuff.

[@MrMojo23100]

Same here, I got sucked into the viral marketing and the links to the fictional drink Slusho!

[@viljamtheninja]

Even though I'm not a huge fan of Cloverfield itself, I definitely applaud it for broadening the horizon on what can be done within the found footage genre. While movies like Blair Witch Project definitely gained its greatness thanks to its minimalism, Cloverfield showed that found footage can very much still work on a much larger scale with a larger budget. Even though it does stretch believability at some points that he'd hold on to the camera in scenes like the subway tunnel chase (or whatever it was, it's been a while since I saw it).

[@KaLionVsTheWorld]

⁠Cloverfield level ARG is something I wish was done more for movies, especially horror.

[@iDEATH]

I'm generally not a big fan of "found footage", but when it's done right it's very effective. I thought "Afflicted" did a really great job with the format, and was generally just a really neat movie (and a good take of a subject matter close to my heart, but I won't spoil it here). I always wanted to see more set in the world they were creating.

[@Zombie_Trooper]

It's not found footage exactly, but the film Savageland is fantastic. It's basically a mockumentary about this town being attacked. The only evidence really left behind are a series of blurry photos and the lone survivor. Highly recommended.

[@trouty606]

Was hoping to see someone else bring it up! Savageland was recommended to me by a friend and absolutely needs more exposure. If you're the kind of person who has an active imagination to let vague details get filled out by your mind, you will love it. I'm never much scared by fiction since it's fiction, but Savageland is one of the few films that really got under my skin and creeped me out in a way that stuck and made me feel legitimately tense and uneasy after watching. I think the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre is the only other movie that I felt as viscerally affected by in how real a lot of it felt even though you know it's just a movie.

[@UglyKenHart]

Absolutely right when you said when Found Footage hits, it hits hard. Funny enough probably my personal favorite of the genre is “Quarantine.” I know it is an inferior American remake of [•REC] (which I haven’t actually seen) but I think I just had such a good time seeing it in theaters that I just fell in love with it.

[@Highice007]

I remember watching Dawson's Creek when it came out on DVD. There was an episode where they were making a student film about a haunting on a nearby island. (This was from the time Blaie Which came out) When they went the the local university to register it for a film festival and discribed what it was, the attendent replied with something like "Oh, another found footage film, put it over there on the pile of other Blair Witch Projects." And that pretty much summed up the overabundance of crappy Blair Witch wannabees avalible for weekend blockbuster video trips in the late 90's early 00's.

[@zubrhero5270]

Dawson's Creek coming out with a zinger, well I never... You're legit not wrong about crappy wannabees for weekend Blockbuster rentals. I remember my group of young, stoner teenage friends renting The Bogus Witch Project and finding it hilarious (I've never seen it since, but, from memory... oof, talk about a couple of students with a camera and bad ideas for skits), and also some cheap softcore porn T&A parody thing with an equally crap name that frankly we wasted money on in the same weekend.

[@Highice007]

@zubrhero5270 there was one called "The Blair Wedding Project", didn't see it though. But yeah, I guess after Blair Witch, every high school AV club, and Uni film student wanted to get rich off making a cheap copy.

[@GoodBadFlicks]

To be fair, every big breakout movie has a bazillion copies

[@fredskull1618]

I genuinely adore films like "Blair Witch" and "Paranormal Activity" for how they popularized the found footage genre, offering an authentic and immersive experience that's unmatched. "Cannibal Holocaust," despite its controversy, was groundbreaking. "The Last Broadcast" was such an underrated contribution, and regardless of the rumors about Artisan Entertainment's interference, it stands strong alongside Blair Witch.

[@GaryDeeks]

I honestly thought that I have imagined, or dreamed the Alien Abduction movie at some point. I wasn't aware of the McPherson version of it. Glad that you mentioned it!

[@GoodBadFlicks]

I aim to please :)

[@dinginternet5199]

One of my favorite found footage movie is The Forbidden Files from 1993. Kind of a collection of short films and I really liked the mystery/unexplained horror of these shorts and the narrator voice over. The Mexican witch and the Canadian TV show shorts really creeped me out. Glad you mentioned Afflicted very underrated found footage movie.

[@LOWBORN-the-LOATHSOME]

Those were all on YT at some point (early-mid 2010's) but then was lost.

[@sdfilmproductions4193]

Afflicted is an amazing film. It's so well made and you don't expect such a good twist. I'd highly recommend it.👍

[@dl733sak]

Glad to see Exists is mentioned here. Not only a great found footage flick, it's also the best Bigfoot flick, period. The Conspiracy is another great, overlooked found footage movie.

[@leesimmons5453]

I love The Conspiracy, but what jerk chose the cover art? If you like that, you should check out Banshee Chapter.

[@dl733sak]

@@leesimmons5453 I have seen Banshee Chapter. Another great movie. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@SakuraAsranArt]

The best found footage horror I've seen recently is here on KZbin. It's a channel called Fake Documentary "Q" and is a japanese horror series showcasing found footage from a defunct TV production company. The name is unfortunate because it gives the game away but otherwise it's one of the best examples found footage genre done well that I have come across.

[@fanfaretloudest]

Awesome debut for a new series Cecil. I love how u covered the U. F. O. movies (the 2nd one was a part of my childhood!)

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Thanks!

[@bensneb360]

I don’t know if Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon counts, but I feel like that movie deserves more recognition. They’re also The Sacrament from Ti West & The Last Exorcist, those are good entries in the genre

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Behind the Mask is a little more Mockumentary. Great film though. Sacrament was good and I don't think I've seen the Last Exorcist.

[@guyvizard549]

I LOVE Behind the Mask. Great mix of comedy and legit slasher. It's hard to deconstruct something, then try to do the real thing and take it seriously.

[@kirbymarchbarcena]

There are more than 800+ found-footage films already!? That is enough reason to make this a series, indeed!

[@nicolashernandrh835]

This series has potential for the channel. Can't wait for this to pick up like the one about forgotten TV series. Found Footage is a genre that gets a lot of hate but also can get love when done right. I have soft spot for them due to the technique and how easily you can put yourself in the situation by how relatable it can get while also the themes that can be used like monsters, demonic possessions, zombies, ghosts, crime, a giant monster, serial killers, and more. Special shootouts towards Evidence, a movie that starts like a run of the mill FF in the woods and it gets bonkers as the movie goes on. The first two REC movies, a movie that is set in the interior of an apartment complex in Spain that most people should know by now but it should be given a look how well made they are. The Bay, a movie that documents a situation involving a coastal town being affected by chemicals being thrown into the waters and those putting the community in danger. Plays more like an actual recollection of events than a movie but it's done better than I thought it would. The Tunnel. The less said about this one, the better to enjoy. Afflicted. A cool take on a particular monster that plays like a disease and we get to see the spiral that the main characters get into.

[@viljamtheninja]

I think most of the hate toward found footage is for the same reason people hate other trends (which seems to be an especially common phenomenon in horror): the terrible trend-follower movies who try to do found footage based on the popularity of the genre while having no idea what to do with it. But as you say, it can be great when done right, just like, in my opinion, pretty much any genre or style.

[@GoodBadFlicks]

REC was incredible and it had a history similar to The Last Broadcast. (a studio delayed its release in the US until after the remake came out)

[@nicolashernandrh835]

@@GoodBadFlicks Glad to hear you liked the original. It is one if not my favorite FF movie. It is so well made and the directors have said that they enjoyed the experience by having the actors improvise if it served for the betterment of the film. Didn't know that bit about it's release but that would explain why it took long and the remake came with no attention to it.

[@russellhale967]

Rec and The Bay are good ones in my opinion

[@CantankerousDave]

It’s not about cryptids, but 1983’s Special Bulletin plays out like a found footage example. I saw it when it aired, but tuned in partway through, so I didn’t know I was watching a movie. Fun!

[@jimmyfandago3211]

I watched "McPherson Tape" on Amazon at the begining of the year. Just came across it by accident. I loved it . One of the best Alien films.

[@fletchkeilman2205]

Also, that "WPEW Halloween Special" (or whatever it is called) was pretty darn good. Especially when it came out after the initial subgenre's boom, when many people were already tired of such films. It really was fun

[@nicolasrusch8250]

I would have loved to see “man bites dog”. It s a pretty famous European found footage about a film crew following a serial killer. It is an extremely dark comedy, but the back story of how the movie was made is great.

[@sunderark]

I have seen it. And man it IS BRUTAL. Yeah I've watched it only once and that's as many times as Ill likely ever see it.

[@thelostone6981]

UFO Abduction took me right back to 1989 when my father had won a small camcorder that recorded on 8mm cassettes and I started making crappy movies in my small town. Luckily for us, aliens never came knocking on our doors….or did they??? Dun-dun-DUN!!! 😂😂

[@ryanwebber5532]

The writer/director of Last Broadcast did a really phenomenal lil horror movie in 06' called Head Trauma. I always loved that one.

[@dfailsthemost]

I enjoyed The Last Broadcast as a random find on IFC back in the day. It's a great example of a predecessor to the kind of "analog horror" or Everyman Hybrid style web series from more recent years.

[@anubusx]

The Jersey Devil lives.

[@baronvg]

The Incident at Lake County movie was awesome! I watched it when it originally aired on UPN and that one jump scare scene near the end totally got me and my sister. We literally shrieked 🤣. I bought the Blu-ray that came out of the original McPherson Tape movie, too.

[@MaximumCarter]

I absolutely love underrated hidden gems... thank you! Can't wait to track some of these down. I came across one "some years" back... called The Bay. I thought it was a fantastic and underrated found footage film. Also... as someone else in the comments mentioned, Lost Tapes is a pretty good series. Another favorite of mine are the first couple V/H/S movies! Btw, bring on the found footage series! My fiance and I love found footage movies and I would love more content regarding this genre!

[@GoodBadFlicks]

You are very welcome! :)

[@SuperMickyChow]

The Bay is very underrated

[@paullewis69]

I caught The Last Broadcast on IFC back in 1999.. Knowing not a thing about it, just tuned in bc IFC was a go-to channel for me back then (remember when they showed, y’know, INDEPENDENT Films??) and they fell for it; I loved the twist ending and now knowing it cost next to nothing, makes me respect it more..

[@WordUnheard]

Great list, especially Exists and Afflicted. The Possession of Michael King is an excellent found footage film I rarely ever hear anyone discuss. Also, Phoenix Forgotten. I actually saw that one in theaters in 2017 and only just recently remembered watching it, and how much I liked it.

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Thanks!

[@name001]

I saw Affiction years ago. I don't remember too much of it. I should probably watch it again. Thank for reminding me.

[@EthanDarke]

So glad you mentioned Exists. I love that one and I tell so many people to see it.

[@AnarchicQ]

Incident at Lake County also has two endings. In one, the aliens come into the kitchen and lead the family out, and in the other (better) ending, the family is freaking out and Tommy hides in the bathroom to record a testimonial. When he comes out, no one is in the house. He goes into a bedroom, turns and an alien shuts of the light and slowly approachs him, takes the camera, and points it at a paralyzed Tommy.

[@travisshallenberger9486]

This is a series I'd love to see you run with. I'll admit, I'm not the biggest FF fan, and yes, it is due to burnout, but this is great. I've heard a lot of great buzz about Exists, and Afflicted is just such a wild premise that I can't resist. I'd love to see what other subgenres you could do with this series. I'd love to see an H. P. Lovecraft one, if nothing else than for The Whisperer in the Darkness, and I'm sure someone like you knows of plenty of other interesting Cthulhu movies. I gotta ask though, what was the bigfoot movie Brandon Tennold made you watch?

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Night of the Demon from 1980 and I still haven't forgiven him for it lol

[@kesterfae5447]

Its very funny you mention Found Footage Whisperer in Darkness. That is the exact story I'm trying to write now for found footage treatment.

[@Goblin_Tank]

I like this. My worry was that you would move really fast and leave me feeling cheated or feel like I watched a top 10 video. This was nice because I feel like I got 5 short videos from you and have great information! Thanks man!

[@GoodBadFlicks]

I like to be thorough, one of the reasons I can't do Shorts. My style doesn't work in 60 seconds or less

[@jayceeleon]

Also the movie “Wer” from 2013 is really good werewolf realistic found footage film didn’t expect it to be good but was really impressed by it 👍

[@jacotromp59581]

It's always little Christmas when you upload!!

[@Knickknackpaddy]

It really is.

[@GoodBadFlicks]

aww thanks!

[@martijn_yt]

I really liked 'Jerusalem', because of the enormous contrast between the footage and the events happening

[@GoodBadFlicks]

I thought it was an interesting one

[@patrickgarvin2570]

I knew I had seen the McPherson tape at some point in my younger years. Thanks for putting a name to the experience! The others look worth a watch for sure. Thanks Cecil!!!

[@GoodBadFlicks]

You are very welcome!

[@guyvizard549]

"Exists" was the best surprise in years! I've been trying to get people to watch it, but you're spot on: Between "Willow Creek" and "The Poughkipsie(sic) Tapes," nobody wanted to sit through another lame bigfoot movie. It is a blast! I'm glad word of mouth is helping it. (Also, being an Austin-nite and lifelong Texan, it was a treat to find out they shot it in Bastrop, AFTER the horrible forest fires, which only added to the overall ambience and terror. In fact, a character is wearing an Austin mural reference on his overpriced tourist shirt.) -Willow Creek has one of the most effective, sound-driven, long-shot classic horror scenes ever put to film... surrounded by the most mediocre movie ever made. In fact, just look up the 20 minute "tent" scene on YT. It's all you need.

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Exists was a big shock, I'm really bummed I avoided it for so long

[@snakehandler87]

Wow the McPherson tape is a rare gem i saw this years ago and its really good

[@joseagripino8664]

Afflicted is great! I also avoided Exists for the exact same reason as you - I went in Willow Creek with high expectations due to the director, it... fizzles out.

[@zetetick395]

There's also the 1989 Found Footage (1st person) Vietnam movie *84C Mo-pic* (or 84 Charlie Mo-Pic - the cameraman's Army designation, taken from the directors actual job title during Vietnam)

[@LOWBORN-the-LOATHSOME]

Big ups to the people in this comment section, all of the best FFs have been mentioned and praised already. I guess it's up to me to champion "Horror in the High Desert". What makes this genre so special is not only the deliberate unpolishing of the cinematic presentation in the name of fostering "authenticity" but also the fact that the genre itself exhibits two extremes; on one hand you got entries that are household names (Blair Witch Project, Paranormal Activity) AND huge profit makers despite being considered unpolished and on the other you got campy microbudget masterpieces that are relatively obscure and are praised around the cult circuit (my go-tos would be Hell House, Lake Mungo, Savageland, and come to think of it the original versions of Blair Witch Project and PA fit this description as well before studios picked them up). The very nature of this genre allows it to innovate in *and because of* obscurity.

[@GoodBadFlicks]

I've seen so many good recommendations on here :)

[@heymistercarter.]

Some other ones worth mentioning, since they don’t get talked about a lot: The Borderlands/Final Prayer Lake Mungo SavageLand Noroi: The Curse Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum The Medium The Tunnel Horror In The High Desert

[@Lifesizemortal]

don't forget Butterfly Kisses!!

[@heymistercarter.]

@@Lifesizemortalnever heard of it! I’ll look into though!

[@heymistercarter.]

@@AzathothsAlarmClock even if just for its mega-WTF ending. I mean that, just… YOWZA!

[@bigwetsalmon1]

Borderlands is a legit good film. The ending ... Amazing.

[@MichaelLeroi]

Borderlands, Lake Mungo and The Curse are all certified bangers! Absolutely terrifying

[@steelballjack]

Noroi is a beautiful found footage horror movie. Its such a slow burn that makes you feel uncomfortable, and when the scares occur, it pays off well.

[@BoogSReviews]

My personal favorite is the monster project. It’s the best found footage type film I’ve ever seen with some creepy and very well done creature designs.

[@alanbear6505]

I have always told my friends that in this kind of situation they should PUT THE CAMERA DOWN AND HELP ME!

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Oh absolutely!

[@DVincentW]

In Buckaroo Bansai I loved how they incorporated the HG Wells radio play (1938), into the plot of people applying as multiple entities for a social security cards, John Yaya, John BigBootie... that they were in fact Lectroids not Martians that invaded Grovers Mill NJ that Halloween night. Great video as usual

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Thanks!

[@pattol666]

Exists is sooo good in my opinion. i seen it during release and was surprised how good it was, definitely recommend

[@aaronjustice9020]

There are so many great ff films. Its like my guilty pleasure. The majority are bad but every few years a great one pops up. Gonjiam Haunted Asylum is a great korean one.

[@Grandmastergav86]

You must've seen Noroi, it's an S-tier found footage movie.

[@aaronjustice9020]

​​@@Grandmastergav86 I've seen it. Wasn't a huge fan of the end but it started strong (Noroi I mean, I loved Haunted Asylum start to finish). Haunted Asylum surprised me. I didn't expect it to be as solid as it was. It's a good go in blind. Out of context scenes can be silly.

[@GoodBadFlicks]

I'm a sucker for some foreign ones so I'll have to check it out

[@aaronjustice9020]

​​​​@@GoodBadFlicksDefinitely check it out. One of th best FF I've seen in years, and I try to catch them all. It's one of those create the atmosphere, night time, lights out and settled in with no distractions, movies. Go in totally blind.. That's how I went In with no foreknowledge and I looooved it. It's on either prime or shudder. I think youtube too but tnat might have ads so I'd guy amazom.

[@aaronjustice9020]

​@@GoodBadFlicksunrelated but have you seen kolobos? Its not the greatest, but the tone is bizarre its like If you put a group of people soaked into the culture of turn of the millennium pop culture (backstreet boys and Britney spears) but mixed with 1970s giallo, and some straight ripping of suspiria light gels and score. I avoided it for 20 years because of the God awful DVD art. It's very odd. I just mention it because I watched it same night as gonjiam: haunted Asylum. Weird double feature. Not great but an oddity with culture potential.

[@tamiryoungjordan6986]

Thanks for the info. I watched Exists last night because of this video. My wife and I enjoyed that hour and a half, even though I yelled at the screen quite a bit.🤦🏾‍♂️

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@fletchkeilman2205]

Last Broadcast was super cool. It was genuinely creepy too.

[@deinonychusben]

Man. Exists is probably the best Sasquatch/bigfoot/foundfootage movie. It doesn’t take much in a movie to make me emotional, but holy crap!……….

[@GoodBadFlicks]

I've got a special video about Exists coming this October :)

[@biggest_mac5060]

Hearing a surprise Bad Ben mention was awesome. Girlfriend and I found his movies a while ago when looking through Amazon. Highly recommend his cameo style videos, made a great Christmas gift lol.

[@GoodBadFlicks]

I had to mention the series, they are something else

[@amadexmilby7309]

I remember when they came out with some of the TV spots for Paranormal Activity. It showed audience reactions being filmed. People just getting jump scared spilling popcorn everywhere. Good times.

[@toubenzucaere]

Omg so glad you're tackling found footage, my guilty pleasure category. Your selection is decent too, all stuff from my 50+ shortlist (I have watched hundreds over the years, seeking out everything I could find up until ff fatigue set in a couple of years ago). Hope to see you do more in the future. Probably could give you a few pointers to unknown gems too if you'd like.

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Recommendations are always welcome

[@toubenzucaere]

​@@GoodBadFlicks Alright, 20ish of them in varying degrees of well-known/obscure (though I will skip super popular ones like Cloverfield, What We Do in the Shadows, the Rec series, the V/H/S series and Grave Encounters 1/2 as well as stuff you covered like Troll Hunter) and irregardless of other comments already recommending: - The Bay (2012): Found footage body horror from Oscar winner Barry Levinson of all people - The Borderlands (2014): Semi-Lovecraftian British ff horror - The Cannibal in the Jungle (2015): Not particularly scary, but elegant blend of real prehistory (Homo floresiensis) with local legends (Orang Pendek) and a fictional criminal case - Chronicle (2012): Pretty much the only ff super"hero" movie that springs to my mind - Digging Up the Marrow (2014): A bit silly at times, but all-in as a ff practical creature feature - Europa Report (2013): One of the better Sci-fi orientated ff movies (definitely better executed as e.g. Apollo 18) - Eyes in the Dark (2010): Super low budget, but pretty commited to the cryptid ff premise - Ghostwatch (1992): Almost like a modern "War of the Worlds" in that it was aired as entertainment at the time, but sparked controversy because many people took it for real - Hell House LLC (2016): Unique blend of supernatural ff and Halloween haunted house culture - Leaving D.C. (2012): No-budget supernatural ff which could easily be taken as a waste of time, but at the same time is decently thought out/executed - The Lost Coast Tapes (2012): Apart from Exists probably the second best rather action-oriented Bigfoot-ish movie - Noroi (2005): My personal favorite ff movie about a Japanese filmmaker collecting seemingly disparate supernatural footage, but piecing together a grand, haunting narrative - Occult (2009): Weird little movie about a cult-like mindset perpetuating through "chosen" people - Rorschach (2015): Another almost no-budget movie that's doing well considering the low budget; supernatural in nature - The Sacrament (2013): Ff movie about a cult, which in a way is much scarier than any supernatural or cryptid stuff - Savageland (2015): Very elegant and unique take on zombies in a ff setting - The Tunnel (2011): Australian ff movie about abandoned railway tunnels below Sydney - The Wicksboro Incident (2003): Decent almost no-budget conspiracy ff movie - WNUF Halloween Special (2013): Fake vintage, but decently executed

[@TheSearcheronYT]

As always banger video. I had the same presumptions regarding Exist, but I will now giver a watch. The alien movie sounded like the segment out of V/H/S 2.

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Thanks!

[@DaveViner]

I remember seeing part of 'The McPherson tape' in the early days of KZbin and it was pretty convincing stuff (even though I was fully convinced), the poor quality of the copy along with the incredible 240p youtube quality of the time added to the creep factor.

[@himbourbanist]

oh dude, thank you for recommending Afflicted, that movie is right up my alley. I can also recommend Hell House LLC - it's gone to have a bit of a cult following since its release, but it's a perfect halloween-time found footage flick. The sequels are cool too but vary in quality.

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Glad you liked it! If you haven't seen, I highly recommend the Exploring Afflicted I did a few weeks after this ep. I saw Hell House and yes, its really great.

[@himbourbanist]

@@GoodBadFlicks I'll check it out, thank you for the reply and the great vids as always :D

[@jackleface2903]

found footage film is both the hardest and easy to get right and it all about how you film it, because some filmmaker just forget that it a found footage and just have some really weird camera angles that make no sense in context, while some fail on "why are they keep filming, put the camera down and help." but it guilty pleasure genre for me.

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Its hard to get right but I think its getting easier to do now with everyone having cameras. Its more believeable that someone would be filming everything because there are people who film everything.

[@piwitiwi]

Favourite horror sub-genre! From the top of my head: Lake Mungo might be my personal favourite. I think Willow Creek gets not enough love. And the rather obscure Butterfly Kisses is worth checking out.

[@MichaelCrawford42]

Love that you included The Last Broadcast. I used to show the vhs to friends any time I could and talk about it being before or right at the time of Blair Witch. You continually create great videos!

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Thank you!

[@pathutchison7688]

I own one of the VHS bootlegs of “AFO Abdunction”. No intro and no credits. I got it from a kid in 7th grade. He had stones it from his older brother. It scared the hell out of me. Never knew what it was until now. I had forgotten about it for well o er 20 years, and this brought me back to 90’s.

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Core memory unlocked!

[@andymartin3039]

Great video, I've aleays been a massive advocate for ''the last broadcast'' and hopefully now more people will get to see this gem. I really like the look of 'exists' im now actively trying to source a copy.

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Thanks! Exists is currently on Tubi (with commercials) or Amazon Prime (without)

[@jaydenrock]

Wow, i remember Alien Abduction as a kid. It scared the hell outta me. I also saw the original before the remake back I the day too. I wish it would get a physical release.

[@GoodBadFlicks]

You can! Amazon has it for like $22 under the McPherson Tape title

[@cjrobles5556]

I love this channel. This is food for filmmakers. I learn a lot from here. Thanks

[@trailsend7877]

This is the first time I`ve heard anyone mention the film "Exist". A friend ased me to find it and rent it. I found it and it was awesome. Scared me too. I have watched several times and it still stands up.

[@kylkim93]

"Host" (2020) was a pretty decent found footage film, especially since it made the Zoom-call part of the medium, down to the runtime being limited to the free subscription.

[@GoodBadFlicks]

I remember that getting a lot of attention over the Pandemic

[@31FilmTalk]

I know you have a video on it already, but Trollhunter is one of my all time favorite found footage films

[@chelsthegameruiner8669]

I saw the McPherson Tapes recently actually. I'm not a massive fan of films about aliens but the McPherson Tapes I found myself enjoying

[@GoodBadFlicks]

I think it feels just real enough to work.

[@mrKWJones]

Such a fine line for this genera! Love this list though!!

[@unpopularthings]

Afflicted is such a good watch! It's crazy to see how far they take their budget! It's a shame that it appears to be the last thing Derek Lee and Cliff Prowse worked on. I'd have loved to have seen them explore the medium more. Have you watched Savageland? That film blends Foundfootage and Mockumentary really well.

[@GoodBadFlicks]

I really hope they make another movie, they showed how much they can do with not a lot

[@pronounsinmybio]

Found footage is my favorite genre of horror; this list is gonna be SO good. I've never heard of any of them! Thank you!

[@GoodBadFlicks]

You are welcome!

[@nilspochat8665]

You know what that thumbnail reminded me of? *_Yeti, il gigante del ventesimo secolo_* a movie i have still yet to see on this channel. I may look at it with rose tainted glasses, since i saw it in my childhood (on VHS, those were aweful) but it was definitely TERRIBLE! a must-watch, i tell you!

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Oh its coming don't worry

[@nilspochat8665]

@@GoodBadFlicks Awesome, finally a _climate change spaghetti movie!_

[@sirobson4080]

For me the best found footage movie is Man Bites Dog. I absolutely love it!

[@briangoldberg4439]

hell yeah. i always am on board for your takes. found footage is another great use of your talents

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Thanks!

[@RavenHouseMystery]

Great job on the video, Cecil. Such a wonderful topic to cover too. I have actually seen four of the five films you covered, and I agree with most of them being good in their own way. I still have to see Paranormal Activity: Tokyo Night. I particularly enjoyed "The Last Broadcast" (didn't see twist coming) and "Exists". I recently saw what was probably the restored version of "The McPherson Tape" and I was amazed how that film actually got made back in 1992 and I had never heard about it until last year. If there is one found footage film I always like to recommend, it is "Bigfoot: The Lost Coast Tapes" (2012).

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Thanks!

[@TheBrandonTenold]

Apologies for the Bigfoot 'O' face, Cecil. To make up for it, next stream we're on I promise I won't pick the movie where the Loch Ness Monster gets a blumpkin.

[@GoodBadFlicks]

That might almost be worth it. Nessie NOOOO

[@justingonzales1723]

Most overlooked right now are Savageland for horror. WNUF Halloween special for goofy yet realistic take. And Hardcore Henry for action

[@GoodBadFlicks]

WNUF was tons of fun

[@noremorseproductions]

Your channel is one of the best on KZbin, you are the best man, keep up the good work ❤

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Than you very much! :)

[@The_Lunatic_Fringe89]

Loved this! Would love to see more episodes of this. Luckily, I didn't watch a ton of found footage back in the day, so I'm not burned out on it lol. I think my favorite found footage movie that I've seen so far is The Last Exorcism. Demonic possession is such a great subject to tackle through found footage, but so few people have really done it well.

[@mjjoe76]

The forgotten TV shows series is what made me subscribe. I would definitely watch if this turned into a new series.

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Thanks!

[@joesaint777]

i rememberwatching the last broadcast w my mom in... late 1990s i think? always stuck w me. Love It!

[@swerdna77]

Last Broadcast is one of my favorites.

[@gerekbraden2983]

Thank you for the recommendations! I just finished watching " Exists" for the first time and I loved it! I also recommend watching "The Bay" and "Wer" if you haven't seen them. 2 great found footage flicks.

[@GoodBadFlicks]

You are very welcome!

[@mikeisernie]

Legit in 1995 or 1996 was shown the McPherson Tape bootleg version late night at a friend's house. He got the tape from the weirdo janitor at his church. It freaked us all out.

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Thats how a lot of people saw it back then. I imagine they were all terrified, as I would have been!

[@g.mitchell7110]

One of my favorite overlooked found footage movies is Exhibit A. It isn't horror in that there isn't anything supernatural going on, but it is very much horror in that it follows the events leading up to a horrific crime being committed. It opens with a British family anticipating the father getting a big promotion at work and using the money from that promotion to buy a new seaside family home and move out of their already pretty nice suburban home. When the father doesn't get the promotion -- not a spoiler because this is the premise -- he starts behaving in increasingly unhealthy ways as he goes to extreme lengths to cover this up, and his teenage daughter starts recording him as a means to show him how unhinged he's become. The justification for why she's filming in the first place also works fairly well -- she has a crush on the girl who just moved in across the back fence and is recording her interactions with the family when the new girl starts dating her brother. It's a really effective examination of two things -- how some men have their core identity tied up in being a provider to such an extent that they begin behaving in unhealthy ways when they can't live up to that ideal, and how trying to cover up for a lie can make things progressively worse and worse. It's a gem.

[@MsWillowbayOrelse]

I loved Afflicted! It's one of my fav FF movies.

[@bloodrunsclear]

Lunopolis, Savageland, and the Hell House series are quite good!

[@viljamtheninja]

9:24 "An American Haunting in Japan" is a horror comedy movie I want made.

[@benderbendingrodriguez420]

As Above So Below is another banger. Always really liked that one

[@GoodBadFlicks]

same, really good

[@rickjohnson803]

awesome new content! can't wait to see what other movies flew under my radar, deffinitely gonna check Exists!

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Thanks!

[@chelmrtz]

The first one sounds almost like funny games as an alien invasion film. Which I would definitely watch

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Hope you enjoy it! Its an easy watch, its only about an hour.