“In October of 1994, three student filmmakers disappeared in the woods of Burkittsville, Maryland, while shooting a documentary.” Okay, not really. The students were actors: Heather Donahue, Michael C ...

Found footage is a subgenre of horror that aims to make a film more immersive or realistic by making it seem like it has been shot by amateur filmmakers who are experiencing these paranormal events ...

Found footage is an ideal technique for the horror genre. It gives filmmakers the freedom to add realism in a way that can be truly terrifying. Generally, they do not require a high budget or a large ...