The History of Analog Horror [ft. Kris Straub, Nexpo, NightMind & others] | Documentary (2022)

An unprecedented unfiction documentary featuring ARG & Analog Horror legends including Kris Straub (Local58), Nexpo, Nick Nocturne (Night Mind), Turkey Lenin III (CH/SS & Good Old Days), Wiktor Stribog (KrainaGrzybowTV), and Quarks & Rec (Minerva Alliance & Tapes from the Darkside).
This feature-length documentary from director Alex Hera explores the history of one of the most popular, rapidly expanding, and influential developments in internet horror in the past decade: analog horror. Today, millions of viewers tune into frightening, grainy recreations of VHS tapes and 1980's TV broadcasts on KZbin, including Local58, Gemini Home Entertainment, The Walten Files, The Backrooms, and plenty more. This documentary paints a picture of the importance and impact of this genre, as well as what it may hold in the future, including digital horror.
It's time to take a look back... into the History of Analog Horror.
CREDITS:
[Associate Producer] Wren Dalton - / deathsespresso
MISTER MANTICORE (formerly ALEXKANSAS) - / @mistermanticore
Kris Straub - / @krisstraub
Nexpo - / @nexpo
Night Mind - / @nightmind
Quarks & Rec - / @quarksandrec
Turkey Lenin III - / @turkeyleniniii326
Wiktor Stribog - / @wiktorstribog
[ALEXKANAS VA] Laches - / justlaches
[Wiktor Stribog VA] Ryan Geever - / @profdotgeever
[Consultant] Michael Andersen - / mjandersen
[Consultant] AuthorMx - / @authormx
[Assistant Camera] Ariana Rose
My Website - alexhera.com/
Twitter - / alexhera_
Instagram - / alexhera_
Letterboxd - letterboxd.com/ahera/
KOFI - ko-fi.com/alexhera
CHAPTERS
00:00:00 Intro
00:02:00 CHAPTER 1: AN ANALOG AGE
00:06:36 1.1: War of the Worlds (1938)
00:08:26 1.2: Golden Age
00:09:02 1.3: Videodrome
00:11:53 1.4: Max Headroom
00:13:03 1.5: Ghostwatch
00:14:42 1.6: Blair Witch
00:16:17 1.7: The Wyoming Incident
00:20:13 1.8: Marble Hornets
00:23:14 1.9: Vaporwave
00:28:18 CHAPTER 2: INCOMING SIGNAL
00:29:31 2.1: VHS & WNUF
00:31:01 2.2: KrainaGrzybowTV
00:34:33 2.3: Why is Analog Horror successful?
00:47:24 2.4: NOC+10
00:48:48 2.5: ClearLakes44
00:51:54 2.6: Cave of Shadows
00:52:59 2.7: Local58
01:12:19 2.8: CH/SS
01:17:39 2.9: Stranger Things
01:18:59 2.10: ECKVA
01:21:00 2.11: Local58 (Revival)
01:24:20 2.12: Channel 7
01:26:15 2.13: Nexpo & Clones
01:35:00 CHAPTER 3: THE ANALOG TAKEOVER
01:37:32 3.1: Analog Archives & Gen 2
01:43:31 3.2: Immersion Breaking (Credits)
01:45:17 3.3: The Unfiction Debate
01:50:56 3.4: Five Nights at Freddy's
01:53:46 3.5: The Minerva Alliance
01:57:04 3.6: Gemini Home Entertainment
02:00:08 3.7: Eventide Media Center
02:02:12 3.8: COVID-19 & Accessibility
02:07:16 3.9: Analog Horror's Popularity
02:13:09 3.10: The Walten Files
02:15:17 3.11: Video Games
02:21:30 3.12: Monument Mythos
02:24:00 3.13: Explosion
02:26:06 3.14: OmegaMart
02:27:36 3.15: Blue Channel Thalasin
02:28:30 3.16: The Mandela Catalogue
02:43:13 3.17: Local58 (ARG)
02:43:43 3.18: Backrooms
02:46:06 3.19 The Future
02:55:05 3.20: Conclusion
02:57:48 CREDITS

[@schweedies4597]

The next step in analogue horror is producing them onto actual VHS cassettes and hiding them in thrift shops all over the midwest so they inevitably show up on Red Letter Media and blow their MINDS.

[@magma_fire_bagwan]

Way too real

[@darkninjafirefox]

Hehehehehe

[@joshuaperrine2019]

They said in this video that analog horror can't be made with actual analog tech, though.

[@Cosmo_raptor]

Would love to actually attempt that one day

[@stormhought]

@@joshuaperrine2019 yea but any video can be converted to be used on a vhs tape

[@TheBraedon2]

What the hell KZbin, why am I only seeing this pushed up 7 months after release? Absolutely criminal on the algorithm's part, this was an excellent documentary and deserves way more views for the amount of work put into it.

[@TicklesTrout]

Sup dawg

[@alexandrdenisov8520]

This video was uploaded almost a year ago, and here I am, watching it first time, right now.

[@christopher9727]

.. Only Jesus Christ blood can cleanse us of are sins come to Jesus Christ today Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Come to Jesus Christ today Jesus Christ is only way to heaven Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void. The Holy Spirit can lead you guide and confort you through it all Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today John 3:16-21 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. Mark 1.15 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Hebrews 11:6 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Jesus

[@ErinJeanette]

Same, a year later!!!

[@TheSpiderkiller141]

The Nn😮😮😮😮😮😮😅

[@remy-abode]

completely blown away by the depth of research in this video!! I had assumed that the Local 58 clone epidemic had been lost to time, it was such a surprise see discussed here. I found the separation of generations fascinating, I remember watching Walten Files, Mandela Catalogue and Monument Mythos after over a year of myself making more traditional videos and thinking “you can do that!?”

[@whoissyx]

Hey i just wanted to say i love all the work you do on your videos and that GHE is one of my favorite series on youtube and cant wait for whatever else comes next!!!

[@alexhera_]

It took a lot of digging to put this whole history together but my goal was to preserve it all, and I did as much as I could to achieve that - as well as provide a greater framework/context for it all with concepts like the separate generations. I'm glad you found it valuable, especially since you're someone on the front lines of the subgenre!

[@IKARIking67]

Gemini Home Entertainment is one of my personal favorite Analog Horror series. Thank you so much for creating it!

[@nightowlfm]

We here at NIGHT OWL agree.

[@Reallysplendidengine_OFFICAL]

You forgot the Walten foles

[@emarino9805]

I’m in genuine shock this hasn’t gotten more attention, easily one of the best most insightful looks into internet horror culture

[@alexhera_]

Me too! Haha, thank you so much though

[@anubisthacutest4752]

I'm just now getting it in my recommended. And it's 7 months old? Geez they're obviously but pushing it.

[@RedSpade37]

Me too. I've been recommending this video to every one I know that might have an interest in the topic. I hope more people will spread the word as well, since the Algorithm Almighty isn't quite doing its job.

[@CorelexVoidOwl]

1:48:24 We have a lot of Alexes in the analog horror/horror/unfiction/mainstream community We got a Bale, a Hera, Hirsch, a Kansas, a Kister, and a Techno

[@Amongusaurus]

Yeah, its a hilarious pattern

[@chiyoongi]

i wonder who alex *techno* is… ( i know who it is )

[@theanalogzone5724]

@@chiyoongi Technoblade.

[@chiyoongi]

@@theanalogzone5724 YUPP

[@ThatOneGuy0006]

Alexs are naturally good at video editing. This is a little known fact.

[@sewingsavage]

the fact that shortly after this video was made, Skinamarink blew up in popularity really shows how the mainstream success of this genere could only get bigger. this documentary is a great primer.

[@alexhera_]

I know! I really wish I had gotten to talk about Skinamarink in the documentary. It's such an awesome addition to the genre!

[@cassandralittle]

Skinamarink is such an amazing movie. So uniquely filmed, and such a great concept.

[@FuriosoDrummer]

I actually love that you started with War of the Worlds. What a great acknowledgement of a way of approaching horror that we've actually been doing for awhile.

[@Pokechon]

I immediately thought of that when I started the video and I was elated to see it discussed

[@spencer9305]

A truly triumphant mark, documenting the history of Analog Horror. What a spectacular show of dedication, love, and care for the genre.

[@Margen67]

Pikachu needs HUGS

[@SwaggyG_2102]

While analog horror may feel saturated and unoriginal nowadays, I assure that there are still some pretty good analog horror channels out there that deserve some love and attention. Here are some of my picks: Pocket Painter TRYRED WITNESS ARCHIVES RICHLAND Bucklesuckle SINCHRONIC INC Midwest Angelica Tapes from the Darkside Jordangaming101 These are some really good channels that I think deserve a lot of love and attention, yet are obscure unfortunately.

[@nobodykayaks1041]

manistee research archives looks like its brand new, might be able to catch it in real time and actually participate. im gonna try atleast

[@manisteeresearcharchives606]

@@nobodykayaks1041 wow to be honest thankyou, that really does mean alot. stay tuned for the new events, he just stole a computer from the biotech company he works at, but what he took is completely different than what he meant to take, was it sabotage? or was it fate?

[@joshuaperrine2019]

I can't get into these, because the whole aesthetic is too over the top with all the static and relics and glitches.

[@acidkyledaLSDj]

Love seeing a swaggy g comment... That how u *KNOW* ITS *_-FIRA-_*

[@internetjournalist4593]

dont forget Vita carnis, its really good!

[@JoeDan54]

2:16:45 Atari 2600 is second gen, rather than third gen. Third gen is NES/Master System era stuff. Also, that part where Kris Straub mentions how a great way to begin a series is to start as a copycat and then learn your own vision along the way is absolutely genius. Perfectly captures the way so many people started successful channels, analog horror or otherwise.

[@mariecarie1]

When learning how to write music, I often would try to re-orchestrate pieces I’d heard on my synthesizer, one instrument at a time. As I got older, I still often take songs I really like and try to “do my own take” of that song, whether trying to recreate the same tones, mood or general vibe. It’s been great to help me learn on my own how to write different kinds of music.

[@ElementiaYT]

This may be a cliche thing to say, but this documentary is criminally underrated.

[@lucid8553]

This is STUPIDLY underrated. The production quality and editing easily rivals youtubers like nexpo and night mind. Not only the editing but you did your research too. There's a lot of underrated horror you talked about, stuff I've always wanted covered by someone. Genuinely surprised this doesn't have millions of views.

[@TubbyDreta]

I can’t believe this was only viewed for 20K times. Deserves 2M views with the depth you go to.

[@alexhera_]

I wish haha, thank you so much!

[@LiterallyCensoredDaily]

Not everyone wants 3 hour videos.

[@laine_s]

Well, @TubbyDreta , many others - myself included - have agreed with you in the year since you first commented. As of today, 4 December 2023, KZbin has documented 1,265,347 views of this well-researched, well-crafted documentary. It deserves more. I hope that by December, 2024, that number of views at least doubles.

[@quarksrec]

An exceptionally well-made exploration of the origins of analog horror, its nature, and how it became how we know it to be today. I feel very honored to have been a part of this and commend you for the many months of hard work and dedication it took to make this come to life. Cheers!

[@alexhera_]

Thank you so much! I'm honored you were willing to be a part of it!

[@chloewalker214]

I feel like something important to note is how many of the older teenagers and new adults of gen z in their early childhood still used VHS tapes, DVD's, stuff like that. I distinctly remember my small box tv repeatedly watching the first five episodes of SpongeBob on VHS in my room at like 5. So while we mainly know the more modern technology, a lot of us in our early childhood experienced the last dying years of the older technology, so early it's almost a forgotten moment of our lives. There is a connection between us, just distant and hazy, which can make anolog horror all the more scary.

[@amandakriss4244]

My grandma got me into analog horror. She was 8 when she heard the World of the Worlds broadcast and had a lot of fun stories about how the Florida town she was in reacted.

[@qurn]

Had no idea how much Kris Straub had done. I love love love local 58, and always want more. The local cable tone is so perfect. It's super comforting and cozy, like a little horror sandwich. Little bit of horror between two slices of comfort.

[@madeleinebraham7500]

Ya know, hearing him talk about the people who were afraid of “The S from Hell” reminded me of how I used to be absolutely terrified of the “THX” sound logo that would be featured on a ton of DVDs in the early 2000s. It’s nice knowing that it’s not just a me thing - let alone a whole generational thing!

[@ariaxrose1]

How has this not blown up and gotten millions? 🧐

[@pineapplejane]

The section in Marble Hornets about making less important works before you take on bigger ones to help guarantee your ability to do those things is something I feel you really artfully explained. Good job 👍

[@Bl00prs]

I remember first watching Analog Horror back in late 2019, which began with Local 58. At the time, I was 13 and was easily scared by horror. This was no exception. I remember cowardly tilting my phone away or having the lights on when the “horror” part kicks in. As time went on, I had watched so many Analog Horror channels, one-off’s, and series’s. I am glad to be part of the Analog Horror community. Can’t wait for the premiere good sir.

[@loadupthejaj3809]

Analog Horror being such a flexible genre allows for so many different stories and subgenres to come from it. I'd even argue that something like monument mythos isn't even horror, but it doesnt have to be, since its my favorite to come from the genre. I'm looking forward to all the upcoming talented people in the field to make whatever they want.

[@alexhera_]

It'll be very interesting to see genre experiments in the future as this continues to grow. Though I'm not sure if we'll ever have another 'analog ______' genre, because the inherent analog qualities (e.g. glitches, rough visual style, etc.) add a lot to the horror genre and fundamentally alter it. I'm not sure how the use of analog recreations could structurally or creatively change something like comedy, action, or other traditional genres - it's already been done, and it's just a gimmick or aesthetic in almost all of those cases. But I am 100% willing to be proved wrong on that by some bold new creator in the future.

[@Syphonfllter]

I think the animation from the Walten files was the first time I actually felt fear since some of the older projects like 58. From a fnaf clone of all things, its so grotesque and over the top I can't help but love it.

[@jessd3012]

I feel very vindicated in learning that Local 58 was removed and reuploaded, because it pulled a Local 58 on me. It was this thing that I saw, loved, and saved. Just to lose it. Then I found it again on a completely different channel and really questioned my memories about it. Hahaha I really wondered if I had seen it, or if what I was watching was close enough that I was convinced it was the right thing. Especially since Channel 7 existed. This is an awesome documentary, man! I love the interviews and the one with Kris especially, because his experience was so similar to mine growing up. Really cool to hear about the creation of Local 58 from him. Thank you for that!

[@WiktorStribog]

Great job, Alex!

[@alexhera_]

Thank you, Wiktor! Your insight was priceless and it was an honor to have you in the doc.

[@mechadragon2]

A nearly 3 Hour long documentary on Analog horror. Alex, you are a legend. Thank you for making this.

[@four-en-tee]

For those wanting to delve into Digital Horror, i'd maybe given Sagan Hawkes's video on the subject a look. Both gunslingerpro2009 and The June Archive are really interesting projects. People my age have a lot of nostalgia for stuff like gmod, roblox & minecraft, flipnote, what have you. I also wouldn't be shocked if stuff like Sonic OCs and Homestuck along with spaces like DA or Newgrounds become fixations for this upcoming subgenre as well. There's admittedly a LOT of material to work with within the confines of the early internet, even looping back to Creepypastas potentially since those are of that era (though i suppose they'd be "post-modern creepypastas").

[@alexhera_]

It'll be really interesting to see where millennium horror goes, there's so much potential and eventually we'll get around to recreating like early internet ARG's from a modern perspective which will be really fascinating.

[@berenguela7324]

Don't spread the memory virus

[@elizabethrudas7621]

Alex, thank you for this immaculate well written story on analog horror history and thank you to everyone who contributed to analog horror as well

[@IKARIking67]

This documentary has inspired the hell out of me. Thank you so much for your hard work @Alex Hera, and to EVERYONE who's ever contributed to the Analog Horror genre, and good luck to the Millenials on their upcoming Digital Horror movement! As an 80's baby who really sat in front of the television watching old VHS B movies, and falling asleep to The Weather Channel, I can't WAIT to see where everyone takes it!

[@Sady845]

This is so unfair that this video only got my attention now as a fan of analogue horror just because it doesn't have that many views. This level of research and work deserve at least a million! Thank you so much for making this

[@mikeydflyingtoaster]

9 Months Later...

[@_daughterr]

i can't believe youtube hid this absolute gem of a documentary from me for 7 months. fantastic work man, seriously grandiose stuff

[@Margen67]

Opossums need HUGS

[@kandykatz]

It makes me so beyond happy that you mentioned Marble Hornets, incredible series that really got me into analog horror as a teen! Feels criminally underrated nowadays but I’m glad people still remember it :) amazing documentary! Definitely checking out the videos I haven’t seen mentioned here!

[@WiMae]

Thank god this video is being pushed out more and more now, eventhough it's been 11 months later. I really love the depth of the time and dedication in creating this massive documentary.

[@Yuu-pn9dg]

Jesus! This is a very very well put together video. I LOVE the throwback to WOTW. I LOVE that you interviewed some of the GOATS directly. This better blow up so you can get the recognition you deserve. W video.

[@garmfild5136]

When I thought I had a good grasp of analog horror and the different projects it had to offer, I come across this documentary and proves I still have much to watch. This was one of the most informative documentaries I've ever seen.

[@pan-semitistcommunist4181]

Dude... 3 hours?! This is basically a double feature documentary on analogue horror, and a high quality one at that! Keep it up man, this is the first vid I've seen from you but you've definitely earned a sub.👍🏽

[@SwaggyG_2102]

I like to think that Cannibal Holocaust was the first ever recorded instance of "analog horror", given it's "found footage" style of filming.

[@alexhera_]

That is a valid point! However, it's not as relevant to unfiction because it was merely a film, and not a transmedia story like The Blair Witch Project .

[@vesperlord4342]

​@@alexhera_ I believe there was some degree of unfiction-ness to it, given the whole "the actors must not appear publicly for a year" clause in the contracts (or whatever it was)- but I agree, it's not nearly as relevant as the War of the Worlds broadcast or The Blair Witch Project.

[@viviv6774]

You know... I'm more and more surprised that on all video talking about analog horror, nobody ever talked about the show "archive 81" on Netflix. It might be unknown for most people but it is surprisingly good at what it does. And for me it completely goes into the analog horror genre and it is especially good at putting us into that atmosphere of uncertainty and feear that analog horror do but maybe with a less subtly narrative since we do follow a protagonist in it rather than us being the victim of the videos.

[@monikahmm]

thank you for talking abt polish influence on unfiction, this doc is incredible!!

[@BlurryNova]

Out for 7 months??? Wtf youtube??? Im constantly watching stuff regarding analog and horror here on youtube. This algorithm should have known I wanted to watch this ages ago. Oh well, at least I still got to discover it. This was amazing! Well put together, easy to follow, and super informative. Also, a fun look back at all the old ARGS and webseries that got me into internet horror :,). I still remember pulling one of my first all nighters in middle school watching Marble Hornets, the only thing keeping me awake was the can of Pepsi I stole from the fridge when everyone fell asleep and the innate need to know what happens next in the series. I was obsessed with Creepypasta and Slenderman growing up. I'm so glad it led me down this path of experiencing these fascinating stories. I look forward to what future creative minds have in store for horror. The nostalgia for the digital age will happen eventually...

[@YawnK]

I never knew I needed a video on analog horror until I saw this in my recommended. Thank you for putting in your time to work on this great documentary!

[@hannahnoll433]

Thank you for taking the time to make this!!! Idk how many people truly appreciate it, but as someone who grew up using dial up to read creepy pastas it was sooooo therapeutic to sit and watch how this genre evolved in a wonderful recounting with some of the people who made it what it was. I thoroughly enjoyed it all, but especially Kris Straubs explanations to some things, cause it was never what I was expecting to hear. I can't believe we've gotten to where we are today and I love it. I want as much analog horror as we can produce out there. I could go on forever, but in the end, I just wanted to say thanks for putting this together guys! ❤️

[@mtdl3x]

This is way beyond incredible. Comprehensive, well-researched and I love how you included KrainaGrzybowTV! I always felt like it was an important analog horror genre pioneer that is often omitted by many. Hope your channel will blow up soon!

[@YoutubeCommentor1]

I've been really diving into this genre because of the Mandela catalogue when it started, going back and watching full channels as they update along with watching good summaries definitely has kept me hooked in the long run. As a 30 something year old this is such a cool concept not only in terms of horror but just in how much technology has changed in my lifetime going from vhs tapes and cassette types to having portable phones becoming essentially all in ones that can do almost anything in terms of technology. This documentary was such an interesting look back into the genre as a whole, very well put together and the length works for me since I love long form content to listen to while I work with my hands. Well done! 👏🤓

[@Thatcher-Davis]

I honestly love how much the analog horror community has grown, analog horror itself is amazing and creative and its insane how it grew so fast. Analog horror is a very special interest of mine and this documentary is an amazing representation of analog horror and deserves more attention.

[@GreenGranados]

Oh my goodness, this was posted seven MONTHS ago!? I can't believe I missed this incredible work you've done. Thoroughly enjoyed your documentary and will share with everyone. Thank you!

[@megdincler8727]

this was EXCEPTIONAL how does this not have millions of views - incredibly well researched, well organized, and well explained 1000/10

[@FuriosoDrummer]

What a fantastic mix of people to bring together.

[@sk4rletsusern4meisth1s]

This is AMAZING and UNDERRATED. This teaches me more than school ever will lol. Overall, this is very cool! Nice job!

[@Shabriris]

really miss when analog horror was still super underground and local 58 had like 90k views, also when the monument mythos didn’t have a name and I called it the “American analog horror” and it was only 4 videos

[@o7Frantix]

Mentioning the Skeleton Creek series by Patrick Carman made me realize EXACTLY why I love Analog Horror. Skeleton Creek was the first series of books I read without being told too, completely voluntary. I totally forgot about the series. Im going out to buy the books now.

[@ScarabD]

An excellent documentary, though I feel really frustrated for Alex Kister for all the backlash he got, tbh. Like, I didn't even realise how young he was when he made that series. He was a kid, a LITERAL MINOR and people were hounding him for something he made on his phone? I would absolutely cringe if anything I made at that age was seen by millions of people (of course mine would have the disadvantage of not being half as GOOD as Mandela catalogue, but I think we're all a little embarrassed by our early works) and people were ragging on him for "ruining their precious special horror genre". Like... seriously, people, grow up. He seems like he's being really mature about the whole thing.

[@projectonestar]

Holy shit, brother... This was really great! I hope you're proud of this. I learned a LOT and I'll be happy to send this to anybody else who doesn't understand what Analog Horror is. THANK YOU!

[@VS-kf5qw]

That was extremely comprehensive and really, really well made. Your skill and effort really shows man - while I've enjoyed some other videos focusing on the Why of analogue horror, I appreciate just how much this one focused on the timeline and the evolution of it. This is a record of internet history that truly *feels* like a documentary. Seriously, well done!

[@alexhera_]

Thank you so much!

[@nufaylakanyakinanti6380]

holy shit this video's quality and thoroughness ain't playing around. this must've taken FOREVER. excellent video, alex!

[@Master214.]

I commented on the trailer for this video how I was going to see how accurate this documentary would be because I was worried that there would be some misinformation. Well based on what I know about the subgenre, this video didn't have any misinformation and I loved the whole thing! I was primarily worried you were going to say that CH/SS was the first analog horror series like most people (including Nick Nocturne) say it is even though Local58 started first (as you pointed out :3) so thank you for that. This is an extremely well put together documentary with high quality and professional audio and visuals that fully explain the history of analog horror and the subgenre's development over the years, and you still need A LOT more subscribers :) Also I didn't know you created Walker Creek Broadcast Station! I really need to find the time to watch it! (for some reason I thought you were a lot younger than you actually are when I first heard of it)

[@FLABrowncoat]

The role of "copycats" in the development of a new genre is some of the most insightful, intelligent artistic commentary that I've ever heard outside of academic realms like literary analysis. Well done, sir. If I may point out two data points that have been overlooked: * Winter of '83 (aka Blizzard of Fear), which is one of the few examples of innovation in the medium of expression itself, i.e. incorporating imperfections of audio cassettes and video camcorders in addition to VHF broadcasts and VCRs. * An entire sub-genre of, I kid you not, Jurassic Park analog horror, that actually works.

[@johndunham1096]

I'm waiting for the day someone makes a comprehensive internet horror documentary. Good video!

[@laine_s]

I’m glad that the documentary credited Nexpo for helping to make people aware of analog horror series. I’d never even heard of “analog horror” prior to watching his channel, and it was only through his coverage that I found out about The Walten Files, Local 58, and the Mandela Catalogue.

[@CyhAnide]

Oh, boy. If they can excavate that nostalgia crevice where I'm still finding "be kind, please rewind" anti-theft stickers on my Blockbuster DVD rentals, THAT's the corner of the analogue/millennium horror genre I want to see next. This was such an excellent overview. Thank you for putting this together and enlightening those of us on the fringes!

[@ohsilver4723]

oMG THIS DOCUMENTARY IS AMAZING! Also I think this video is about to go viral

[@navyeod_24]

How did I never see this nine months ago when it came out?!?!? This is an awesome video, Alex! I love the sheer research you put into every part of the video, and even getting the features like Nick Nocturne and Kris Straub were amazing! Keep up this type of quality!

[@vgclairisch]

This is a truly fantastic documentary. As a die-hard analog horror fan, you taught me new things and tied it all together with great insights and ideas. Absolutely marvelous job.

[@KrazyVideoChick]

1:32:27 I was definitely introduced to analog horror by Nexpo!! He's so humble ❤❤

[@geometrak4999]

I'm so mad that the algorithm didn’t bring this to me earlier! This put into words so many of the ideas and thinking I'd had about analog horror that've been floating around in my head since I fell in love with the genre almost a year ago. It's also a nice catch-up; I'm sad that I missed being a part of some of the history of the community as it was unfolding but this said clearly everything I'd sort of picked up by immersing myself in all the fantastic content out there. Well done!

[@Zuldim]

This is a phenomenal documentary, excellent work.

[@gggthsb]

with the amount of horror content I consume on this platform I see it as a personal attack, that this wasn't brought to my attention sooner! such a magnificent and well made documentary. This really deserves more attention!

[@SemicolonExpected]

As someone who wants to make analog horror but worried that mine would be no good, hearing all the creators esp nightmind be so supportive and encouraging was really heartwarming

[@Lean_1738]

glad to be here before this blows up, GREAT WORK!!!

[@jakecollins1932]

Finished it now, yeah, superbly made and I can’t say I feel like you missed anything. Glad Remy’s new project got a shout at the end too as that’s a great series. Excellent work, Alex.

[@brendandangelo715]

You're a fan of Analog Horror? Name every Alex then. I dare you. More seriously, great video! I was actually introduced to Analog Horror via Gemini Home Entertainment and didn't realize Local 58 existed until later. I haven't really watched much of the early stuff (ie. CH/SS & Channel 7) but I've kept up with most of the others mentioned here.

[@darkmatt01]

I love that you mentioned Skeleton Creek by Patrick Carman. Was my favorite book series when I was growing up, and still love the concept behind it. Following the book's narrative and being given media online to consume that pairs with the story was so much fun while reading, it really added to the story.

[@Froggediah]

For me personally, I grew up rather poor. It’s the life of a farmer, I never had the newest things and if I did it was because of family. I feel such nostalgia for analog horror because I remember sitting in front of my little analog box tv watching stuff I had on vhs, just kids shows n stuff and I remember the grainy feel, hell, I first saw Star Wars: A New Hope on VHS. I had an old house and played with old toys that all had been hand me downs from one of my aunts co workers. I live in a rural area too, and I feel that combined with my experiences I had a small fake version of a 1980’s childhood experience and I’m happy that I had that as I can relate, and I know fully not to take what I got granted.

[@Hyperion4K]

genuinly how the hell does this not have more recognition??? this is incredible dude

[@mistertimber9124]

I can’t believe we’re reliving history by going back to analog and then going forward to digital again. History truly repeats itself, and I’m all for digital horror

[@dakotaloven1362]

Holy shit you got the guy behind monument mythos on this doc? AND night mind? AND all the other greats but mostly those 2 cause currently my top favorite analog horror stories are monument mythos AND the brand new "welcome home" I like a lot and the best guy to listen to explanations of these stories is night mind

[@Nman-hm7tw]

How does this only have 10000 views this is incredible

[@virginiaordaya]

“The late 1900s” almost knocked me out of my seat 😂😂😂

[@theghostsofgiants]

I feel like Mark Fisher's discussion of "hauntology" in Ghosts of My Life would be very relevant to explaining and understanding this kind of media. (The section on "the eerie" The Weird and the Eerie as well, to a lesser degree.)

[@alexhera_]

That's absolutely true, there are some fascinating correlations and it's a great perspective to examine analog horror from. However, I didn't want to get overly academic in the documentary. I hope to see more academic discussions/literature about how it relates to analog horror in the future though!

[@theghostsofgiants]

@@alexhera_ Even without getting into the theory aspect, hauntology as a musical genre is a fun parallel I think, the way artists like Burial and Kode9 use crackle on their records, etc. (A really fun exploration of that is Hari Kunru's novel "White Tears" if you haven't read it. Really great book.)

[@alexhera_]

@@theghostsofgiants I'll check it out! There's a lot of interesting links and parallels to music within analog horror that I found interesting in my research and would love to look into further.

[@dorberino]

this is a Netflix quality documentary. a great insightful look on a horror genre i love and cherish. i hope this gets more recognition

[@finfails]

this deserves SO much more praise and attention!! I am blown away by the amount of depth and research put into this. the interviews, the timeline, the analysis. I'm in love. by far one or my favorite videos i've ever watched. amazing work!!

[@chuucake]

thank you all for your hardwork !♡

[@DavidCrandallDC]

Just watched this entire thing and already want to hit replay. So impressed with how well this was researched and produced. I've only known about Analog Horror for a few months and have been binging on what I could find. This was such a great watch because it really just walked through the history, introduced a few I hadn't even heard of, and was just very entertaining to watch. Appreciate the work you put into this!!!!

[@turtleluvr69]

Dude, how did this come out 8 MONTHS AGO and I am just now seeing this. Thank you for putting this together it is amazing.

[@mavzikk]

The quality and amount of research on this video is nothing short of incredible.

[@Phantom0507]

As a (mediocre) analog horror creator, this really envelops the meaning of what this subgenre stands for, innovation and even the opposite when it comes to the limit of analog technology. it's something that almost anyone can do with little to no knowledge and not even a computer. it's truly something special to me and i'll always remember it as something that i've enjoyed with my friends and enjoyed making for years past and hopefully years to come.

[@marist1079]

Unfiction is such an amazing take on horror and storytelling in general, and I hope it’ll expand to other mediums like Omegamart did, bringing it to the physical, I wanna see creators in music specifically. I feel like there’s a lot of potential there, especially with masked singers/bands that already tell stories in a multimedia form.

[@alexhera_]

Between immersive theater, escape rooms, and other in-person immersive experiences popping up, we're living in a great era for unfiction or unfiction-adjecent storytelling styles in physical locations!

[@01Tyler10_real]

this is very underrated. based on how much research, effort and time went into this, it’s a shame this barely gained any traction. keep it up bro, love the content

[@tropezando]

When you were talking about the Viacom V and the S from Hell, I was reminded of the start and end of the song Dream Weaver. My parents would listen to 70s music, and having this blast in after a meandering disco or calm folk song was terrifying as a kid. I will never understand WHY it's so dissonant and miserable, it doesn't sound dreamy at all, it starts with an audio jumpscare and then the rest of the song is unenjoyable because you're filled with dread about the haunted wailing synth scream coming back.

[@alois4002]

This documentary is AMAZING! Definitely one of the most complete documentaries talked about Analog Horror on KZbin

[@robbieliddle2462]

Brilliant video! I loved how you pulled back the curtain on these topics in a really fun way, and the interviews with the creators was lovely!

[@kellyalves756]

It’s trippy, Thalisin was a one- off but it still scares me more than most of the others combined.

[@jakecollins1932]

Not even halfway through yet, but seen enough to comment on what a brilliantly made and wonderfully researched documentary this is. I’m hoping to finish watching during the week when I have time. Great stuff

[@milkysky]

Omg thank you YT for recommending me this absolute gem of a documentary! It's so incredibly well made and I will recommend this to my horror loving friends for sure. Amazing work Alex!

[@teadekere]

this was so good! Alex, thank you for this documentary 👍

[@kylemitchell6866]

Amazing and much-needed documentary. Thank you for this content and all those involved with this and other forms of analog horror! Absolutely love this.

[@paulinetruong7422]

This was an incredible documentary, I might be a new viewer but I am thrilled to see what other content you have made. Great job and incredible research!

[@annalisel.9233]

ty for making this, lol. i've been doing chores around the house & this video has made it less miserable. on another note, i appreciate all the effort you put into this nearly 3 hour long video. i've always loved analog horror & even though i love the ideas and everything, sometimes i feel like certain tropes are being overused. i rlly agreed with all the criticisms that were noted in this video as well. it was cool to see how you brought a lot of big-name ppl in the analog horror universe to participate in this talk!!

[@ErinJeanette]

Also this was fantastic - I don't know how this hasn't exploded it's so well done. Criminally underrated video.

[@sasquanchsmoove3685]

Marble Hornets happened in my hometown by some dudes a few grades ahead of me in my high school. It was sick watching it years later and seeing familiar points of interest, and finding out that it was a big part of the creepy pasta/slender universe.