The Most Disturbing Fake Documentary

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[@RyanHollinger]

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[@tsarofshadows1347]

What do you think of "When Evil Lurks"?

[@jordanloux3883]

Check out Tread! It's a legit documentary about the Killdozer Rampage and a real look at a serious mental breakdown.

[@RyanHollinger]

@@tsarofshadows1347 already covered it!

[@Egan-pop]

Haunted Hospital Heilstaten

[@finalgirl640]

The Monster Project, Cold Ground, Devil's Pass, Willow Creek, Blair Witch 2016, (covering the pseudo docs connected to BW would be cool too.) Also, RORSCHACH. it's free on youtube. Best found footage I've ever seen. Its so well done. You already covered Savageland and Final Prayer. Definitely check out RORSCHACH though!

[@wstine79]

I want a documentary where a film crew follows a young Irish KZbinr to see how he makes his video essays called "MAN SAYS HOYEVER."

[@hchoe741]

There is such a thing as TOO disturbing to be filmed

[@groofay]

Let's not get carried away here.

[@m00k61]

Does no one else hear "hiever"? Lol

[@m00k61]

Hi-ever*

[@gleann_cuilinn]

Man Says Håüævur

[@harold3165]

Hoyever: Portrait of an Irish KZbinr

[@RyanHollinger]

Omg!

[@video-luver769]

I'd watch it.

[@simonster-9094]

It starts out with you thinking it's about Ryan but PLOT TWIST it's actually about CallMeKevin... 😱

[@raiseeachotherup]

I’m Belgian, when I was a kid/teenager there was an evening tv program titled “man bijt hond” (“man bites dog”) which just had what can only described as “random local things that are mildly unusual”, with little comedy skits sprinkled in. No connection to this work as far as I know

[@DCG909]

Then you'll also remember that interview where the guy had an extremely high pitched voice and the talkshow host couldn't keep his laugh contained. In the end there was another spectator who had an extremely heavy voice iirc. There were actors who thought it was real and wanted to start a fundraiser for research iirc. not knowing it was a skid.

[@marievdw6092]

man ik hou van man bijt hond!

[@nl3064]

The original Belgian title for this movie is C'est arrivé près de che vous.

[@PostUberClarity2.0]

Ik dacht dat het een Nederlandse tv show was

[@anathema2325]

​@@PostUberClarity2.0nederlandse versie was overgenomen van de vlaamse

[@josemaria8177]

Eric Idle, between The Holy Grail and Life of Brian, made a little known sketch show called Rutland Weekend Television. In one of the sketches, we see a janitor who is being followed arround by a documentary crew. He protests, he fights and he tries to run away, but the documentary crew is always behind him, He pleads for mercy, He doesn't want to be in a documentary, his life isn't interesting and he doesn't want to be on TV. But the cameras are relentless. No matter what he does he will be followed around forever by the documentarians. When I read the title about most disturbing documentary that was what immediatly came to my mind, but I guess that a documentary following a serial killer also works

[@crakhaed]

Super interesting! Reminds me of that paris Hilton south park episode where the paparazzi hound her to death

[@Violentcissy]

​@@crakhaedThat was Britney Spears. Paris Hilton's episode was her trying to beat Mr Slave in a contest about who is the biggest whore, and selling a "Stupid Spoiled Whore Video Playset". Still, you were close.

[@thing_under_the_stairs]

Python era Eric Idle and I haven't seen it? Well now I'll need to find it!

[@josemaria8177]

​@@thing_under_the_stairsthe whole show is on KZbin. You're in for a treat

[@DANINSKYWOW]

@@thing_under_the_stairsIf you know about Neil Innes (who replaced John Cleese in Monty Python for their final season) then you should know about Rutland Weekend Television and more importantly THE RUTLES!!!

[@KalCounty]

It sounds like the main character is a good depiction of extreme narcissism. He looks down on others for failing to live up to his own impossible standards and uses it as an excuse to abuse them while expecting them to put up with it, meanwhile when he's treated the same way he treats others, he considers it an unjust tragedy and demands sympathy and restitution, all while bearing absolutely no self-awareness of his own double standards.

[@eelyy212]

If you want to see a narcissistic killer, watch The House That Jack Built. While not very similar to Man Bites Dog, the movies complement each other very well and The House That Jack Built is a straight up character study of a narcissistic killer trying to justify himself

[@geeker6350]

A found footage movie that definitely needs more exposure is 'Be My Cat: A Film for Anne', directed , written by and starring Adrian Țofei. It's the first ever Romanian found footage horror movie, about an aspiring filmmaker who desperately wants Anne Hathaway to star in his film, after becoming infatuated with her in 'The Dark Knight Rises'. As the film goes on, he resorts to increasingly horrific methods. It's also been compared to 'Man Bites Dog'.

[@chrizpytoast6464]

Watched this a year ago what a crazy ride

[@seancain2216]

Bro, you're killing it. You look 5 years younger. Rock on.

[@cantonnierbethcepourlavhy6343]

To tell how chocking it is to a current french/Belgian audience, Benoît Poelvoorde today is one of the most popular comedic actor around. To an anglo audience, it would be like watching Jim Carrey in such a role

[@Menstral]

Man Bites Dog was actually quite funny. This reviewer was too busy shaming the movie for niggling political nonsense.

[@cantonnierbethcepourlavhy6343]

@@Menstral yeah it's absolutely a fark comedy, but the brutality of the tone shifts is really unique in Poelvoorde's filmography "shaming the movie ?" How so ? If anything he's pretty elogious of it !

[@pennyforyourthots]

It's like watching Robin Williams in one hour photo.

[@frogstack7186]

@@Menstral He's...he's praising the movie. What the fuck are you talking about?

[@Art-ed1tz]

​@@frogstack7186he said it very hardhly in his comment but i think he undermined a little how funny the movie is, the film is still remembered to this day for the funny dialogue way more than for the brutality of it in france and belgium, "t'en vas pas gamin !!" (can translate to "don't run away kiddo" in a very nonchalant way) is basically a meme here

[@robertdochter277]

The thing about this film is its use of pitch dark humor in the first half! It is messed up, but it is also very funny at times. Then about half way through it stops being funny (if you have seen the film you know the scene). After that it becomes bleak and serious. It punishes the viewer for finding humor in Ben's actions, and make one question why they found it funny in the first place.

[@yurilouback6331]

Tell what scene it is :p

[@hiide0us123]

​@@yurilouback6331Long, very hard to watch SA scene.

[@Jazzisa311]

Exactly this. In th first half, you're kind of laughing at the violence. Benoit makes a lot of jokes and you really don't take it seriously. Then after that scene, you feel so guilty about laughing at all of that right before...

[@GarGhuul]

Okay, the second crew part got me. 😂

[@KyleShiflet13666]

Hell yeah Man Bites Dog a cinematic masterpiece that doesn't hold back

[@patanouketgersiflet9486]

In France and Belgium, it's actually a cult classic : half of Poelvoorde's lines have become quotes you can use between friends. Start one of his lines in a room with 10 buddies, and half of them will be able to finish it on the spot. This movie gave Benoit Poelvoorde a shot a comedy TV, he excelled in it and did some more brilliant stuff if you like dark humor. After which it was time for the big screen, he soon became a household names and drew the crowds. He's been great from the get-go.

[@stevencowie7151]

How I love this one. Was watching it once, and during the scene where he chases the kid, my sister came into the room. She took one look at me (literally rolling on the floor laughing) and then one look at the screen, then walked out without a word. Ah, happy memories.

[@rachelcurtisb5639]

Oh yeah you know your about to get another great mockumentary recommendation when Ryan makes a video on it

[@Tyson2394]

I saw this movie about a year ago at age 28 and couldn’t turn it off; ended up getting to sleep late since I had to finish it. The dialogue and acting is great. The main character was so fascinating and the concept was enthralling. Pretty amazing how awesome the movie was considering how it was made. Also it looks beautiful and still holds up today!

[@Elderand]

Oh man, Belgium represents, nice to see you cover something from my country

[@jasonblundelldobebussing]

Check out the original mockumentary that the show "Mr. Inbetween" is based on. It's called "The Magician". Somewhat similar to "Man Bites Dog". (Loosely 'somewhat')

[@cecerose6463]

This! 👌🏽

[@joshuaflores8532]

Hey Ryan! Have you ever thought about reviewing Felidae? It’s an animated movie about a cat trying to solve a series of cat murders in his neighborhood. It looks like it’s just about that but it also goes into genetics.

[@jondorr4011]

This reminds me of the movie Behind the mask: the rise of Leslie Vernon. Im wondering if the makers of that movie took some inspiration from this one.

[@99thegodfather]

Haven’t watched fully yet but so happy to see you covered this, one of my all time favorites! Benoit has some of the best line delivery for some of the most depraved sentences, masterclass in dark comedy

[@NQR-9000]

I'm Belgian, and this movie is a very important part of belgian French speaking culture. It's obviously inspired by one other important part of that culture, a TV show called "Strip-Tease" on the public TV Channel RTBF, whish was made of short documentaries following quirky people, without any comment from the TV crew, very much like in the movie. This movie also launched one of the most famous French speaking Belgian actor, Benoît Poelvoorde, who plays the main character in the movie.

[@mandalorianhunter1]

Ryan when are you going to make your own movie or documentary? I would like to see what you create.

[@AlexGreat87]

Your channel not only analyzes horror movies with great takes, but it is a masterpiece in horror itself, like for example, you've just said "it's not conceived as a thesis film" made me remember that I should be writing my own thesis, that filled me with absolute shock, anxiety, and dread.

[@dominique2o06]

Great job Ryan the premise of this movie already made me a bit uneasy but i also understand what they were going for and you went through each part really well.

[@meowtheap2483]

just found your channel can’t wait to binge at work! love your insight. based on other vids your ability to delve into complexities in film but also appreciate silliness is refreshing. cheers excited to watch more!

[@appleyapple9019]

I was legit going to reccomend this for a vid! God bless you ryan

[@felixia9558]

glad to see an upload from you! love your content

[@Xenotric]

always enjoy watching your vids and glad you doing better so far this year

[@Rileyw239]

I feel like we can feel your recent confidence coming through so much lately and I’m so glad.

[@Gypsygeekfreak17]

Hey Ryan good to see you as always

[@smcinstosh9]

I knew this channel would get to this flick! Very surprised how little this film is discussed in KZbin movie discussions; this is the first video covering it I've seen.

[@ragevsraid7703]

Thanks for reminding me i NEED to see Man Bites Dog. Also no matter if it was only for your ad, you do not need a makeover. You have one of the most welcoming personas i have ever seen on youtube

[@cerebralsleuth6828]

Every new video you release adds another movie to my watch list! This one reminds me of Long Pigs, where a documentary crew follows a local cannibal around in his day-to-day life

[@thisgirl7807]

First, thanks for your videos, you are truly so intelligent! Second, the jewelry and increased confidence are both AWESOME

[@bodyisnull]

Great video! I always look forward to the movies you cover/recommend. I will say, small note, I don't think he killed his friend by accident at his birthday party. There was a moment in the scene where the friend appears close/flirty with Valerie and we get a reaction shot of Remy watching them. I think it was a cheeky way of killing him while, in his flourish, make it *look* like an accident. But his stance when she shot him was very purposeful.

[@tomato.sandwich]

Heck yeah this was one of my suggestions! I was so busy with school and work that I’m just now seeing it.

[@WFHRUG]

Do I have a soft spot for disturbing mockumentaries? Kinda. Do I have a soft spot for Ryan’s videos? YES.

[@matthewjames3637]

Interesting film! Thanks, Ryan. Will definitely check this out on the Criterion Channel.

[@docsaico]

I wanted to say how rad the sponsor is and how beautiful the jewelry is! Really love seeing guys embrace jewelry that they feel expresses them, and these pieces rule! Also, great video! 😅

[@acid3137]

Hey Ryan, a few Belgian films for you (apologies if you've covered them before); Calvaire The Vanishing (original) Bullhead And a wee French entry: 13 Tzameti (original) That is all.

[@anathema2325]

Spoorloos is so good

[@rubennollet]

Not to nitpick, but the original ‘Vanishing’ is Dutch (albeit with a Belgian lead actor).

[@acid3137]

@@rubennollet Hey, yo'u're not nitpicking, this is welcomed info. Thanks!

[@chuckart2006]

Always great, sir! Thanks so much.

[@MGetman91]

Another fantastic video as always Ryan! Looking forward to the day you can cover Japan's best found footage film Noroi: The Curse

[@gdkemeaty]

love your videos!! I hope it's ok to ask this here, but would you ever consider covering recommendations of your go-to or must read film analysis/history etc. books? as an English/film major I really enjoy your analysis and interpretations of films so I was curious about which sources you recommend!

[@Dkclemons1]

I've been hoping you'd cover this movie for years! I saw this movie around 13 years ago and I've thought about it once a week since.

[@wstine79]

I enjoyed MAN BITES DOG. It almost seems like the serial killer enjoy the attention of the film crew gave him, even if he was going to take them down.

[@kohhna]

Amazing, one of my all time favourites.

[@KahnShawnery]

I had the pleasure of seeing this in a theater in '94. It's a great film and becomes hysterical by the end. It just gets more and more absurd as it progresses.

[@eelyy212]

This movie and The House That Jack Built are the perfect duo. Definitely recommending watching both consecutively!

[@hollyswoods]

This was one of my first Criterion DVDs and still one of my favorites

[@matthewtiene4417]

Them running into another documentary crew following a killer is actually hilarious

[@intern_dana]

i don't have much to say, just that this was very interesting! i love hearing about more obscure horror films, especially from non-english speaking countries; its always so fascinating seeing common tropes filtered through different cultural lenses (and in this case, using said tropes as cultural critique). its always so fascinating~

[@pittlebelge]

For a bit of context and possibly what inspired the movie: in Belgium, back in the late 80's and 90's, there was a very popular tv show called "Striptease, the show that undresses you" that followed regular, if slightly eccentric people in their daily lives whilst cutting in different short interviews of the people involved. That show had a knack for having scenes where people simply forgot about the camera following them. I can't be sure for certain, but Man bites dog feels like a movie version of Striptease if it followed a serial killer around. If you are curious, there are few episodes of Striptease on KZbin with English subs.

[@thomascarmichael6659]

Was just thinking about this movie tonight oddly enough. Unforgettable

[@gfdggdfgdgf]

I like this mockumentary so much

[@benjaminrieland]

"stay away from anyone being followed by a film crew". words to live by fam

[@zaccy_binx]

Really enjoyed this one, Man bites dog is a film that really stuck with me after seeing it. I think more so for how often I went back and forth on my feeling on the film. How it presents and justifies its violence in an almost shallow and direct way that your conclusion towards the end is that if “well yeah”

[@AStupidID]

Love the mix of genuinely thought-provoking stuff like this atm - and trash like the Winnie the Pooh horror movie. Keep up the great work :).

[@wittycreativehandle]

You should totally cover "All My Friends Hate Me," really wild psychological horror that's very fun to analyze, I don't see many people covering it either.

[@badbrilliantboth]

My media studies teacher told me about and lent me this film when I was 15, and it changed EVERYTHING for me!

[@thekingingiallo]

Amazing video as usual. "Man Bites Dog" has been my favorite film for nearly 15 years. My friends and I spent years trying to order a dead-baby-boy in a bar. When we get drunk we sing "CINEMA!!! CINEMA!!!!!!!!!" Such an amazing film, one of the best mockumentaries, and one of the greatest black comedies AKA gallows humor films. Fun fact for those who may not know: the ongoing joke in Peter Jackson's "King Kong" where Jack Black's character keeps dedicating the film to the the family of the most recently deceased film crew member is a direct homage to "Man Bites Dog" where the director does the same thing no less than three times. ~ Ryan your videos have been an inspiration for me to begin making my own KZbin videos, which I have been for the last year. My channel covers giallo films. Thank you for the work you have created for the last several years.

[@BurnzyNUFC]

I would really like it if you made a video on the movie Orphan from (2009)... its an underatted gem.

[@rvre]

Wicked. Good advice with that last line.

[@shosc16]

I remember as a teen I found Man Bites Dog under the ‘most disturbing films’ exploration I was on. This was long before iceberg videos or KZbinrs like yourself who cover niche topics. This mockumentary always scared me when I first discovered it

[@GENUINEKAI]

Great video

[@brittanylynn420]

yay new ryan video!!! 🎉 i would reccommend the movie unsane! it’s not a found footage movie but it was filmed entirely on an iphone 7 and it’s very scary!

[@TicTacPilgrim]

Now this is a movie I never expected you to cover. Now you'll have to do Be My Cat Anne

[@skyeoak3]

This was such an interesting video! I wish we had more portrayals of perpetrators like this

[@bluechills53]

Wow this actually sounds like a beautifully thought out movie

[@maydayman9285]

I thought this video was gonna be on 'Be My Cat: A Film For Anne'

[@DJtheBlack-RibbonedRose]

Maybe not, but hoyever in the meantime, you can watch Mista GG's short review in his "I Watched Four More Disturbing Films and Was Pleasantly Surprised" video (time stamp: 4:34). Believe it or not, it went on to catch the attention of the director himself Adrian Tofei, who stuck around in the comments! (He even replied to a couple of my own 😊).

[@buncombeshinola2257]

great video about one of my favorite movies! for a MUCH earlier equally intense utilization of the fake doc format i cannot recommend PETER WATKINS’ 1971 film PUNISHMENT PARK enough, one of my most relished cinema underdogs. unfairly maligned to the point of lunacy for, in the end, being borne out as painfully prescient and accurately predictive. one of the most searing, lasting & overlooked artifacts of ‘radical’ 70s politics. MUST. WATCH!! haha keep up the good work.

[@voidliving6922]

Please i’m begging, cover the Ginger Snaps series!!! 😭

[@jadegecko]

Getting vibes of the Glacbeck Hostage Crisis with this one.

[@jonmesser5968]

Hey Ryan, great stuff as always! I would LOVE to hear your thoughts on Late Night with the Devil. Any chance that could be a reality in the coming months?!

[@NinaDemoustier]

As a belgian this is so great to see you talk about this movie!

[@mrflipperinvader7922]

What timing, I JUST watched this 3 days ago

[@jasonblundelldobebussing]

3:31 it's because they haven't seen the "ANGST!" 1983 yet

[@rhianasnyder1943]

I saw this at 16 when I did a paper in high school French class about horror films in French. Basically this SHOOK me. I got more disturbed but how nonchalant the leads are and how easy it is to talk about killing. A great film but if you don’t know what it is it is quite intense.

[@mikeisernie]

It's been 20+ years since I watched it... I completely forgot everything that happens after the rival film crew.

[@nl3064]

This was a pleasant surprise. Always loved this movie 👍

[@HotStrange]

Randomly bought this during one of the annual criterion sales like 12-13 years ago and it blew me away. Great film. I’d love to see you cover SpoorLoos. It’s not really similar but I watched them on the same night so they remind me of each other now lol Edit: and Henry Portrait of a Serial Killer please.

[@jorgelara-maldonado3860]

This is one movie I wished I watched before watching your video. I had a vague idea of the movie but I didn't know the details

[@ReservoirDucks]

I love seeing people talk about our little country, it's so rare^^ Just FYI, the original title of the movie is "C'est arrivé près de chez vous", "It Happened Near You". I find it more relevant, transcribing well the intention of the authors and the banality of the violence that is shown in it.

[@RusPitman]

Yay, he’s finally talking about it! Also Kid Cudi did a short film called Maniac which was based on this 👍

[@Maryleneblues]

I’d like to see your take on The Cell (2000)

[@willythepeachfacelovebird]

Saw it upon release. Not a rewatcher very often at all.

[@Art-ed1tz]

The main character's actor is an incredible comedy actor who's very known in both France and Belgium he's really amazing

[@omaruk1979]

I'd recommend Bad Boy Bubby (1993), it's a genuinely disturbing and beautiful film. One of the best films ever made that few people have seen.

[@KronantheBarbarian]

Could make a great thematic double feature with "Funny Games"

[@blackcrust330]

This is one of my favorite movies ever

[@sadie9728]

"If it bleeds, it leads" isn't a movie quote, it's a very, very old journalistic philosophy they teach is bad but, you know, true.

[@michaelsilver253]

When Ryan mentions the sound guy getting shot all I could picture was Trailer Park Boys haha

[@LTJZamboni]

Oh my god I remember being shown this movie in high school and becoming obsessed with it. Then I watched it after graduating college and thought a lot of it was shocking for the sake of shock value and it thought it was smarter than it actually was. I’m interested to see where you go with it Edit after watching: I think I need to rewatch this movie now

[@Temaile]

My favourite mockumentary happens to also be Belgian: King of the Belgians. I LOVE that movie so much, I watch it everytime I'm upset and it never fails to make me feel better. Highly recommend.

[@DJJuxtapose]

My brain wasn't old enough to handle this film when I watched it.

[@thesphd1433]

I couldn't help but get the impression of this movie being a mix between "American Psycho" and "Creep"

[@yoshi5I4]

I love this film since I was searching for more movies like The Blair Witch Project was a teenager like five years after that came out. I always thought films like Creep and Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon were a more comedic evolution than this maybe that’s why I love them as well

[@BeyondBaito]

I think while the humor of the plot alone is obvious, the fact most of the time he shoots people in the middle of a busy street, but never gets caught I found funny.

[@bS0up]

Watching this one definitely made me feel uneasy after a certain point in the film. Love a good mockumentary, my favorite's Punishment Park which is equally if not more unnerving at times

[@_xkikix_]

looking FRESHHHH brother!!