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The Found Footage Phenomenon

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Showcasing how found footage horror became a global sensation with films such as Kōji Shiraishi's "NOROI: The Curse," "Shirome and Occult," "The Paz Brothers' JeruZalem," André Øvredal's "Trollhunter," and also the differences between how the British and American film industries took to the genre respectively.
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John Anderson Wall Street Journal The Found Footage Phenomenon wanders a bit into the genre-wonky weeds. But the subject of the documentary is one that reaches far beyond the limits of fantasy-movie esoterica. May 18, 2022 Full Review Aaron Murray Loud and Clear Reviews The Found Footage Phenomenon may not work completely for those who are new to the subgenre [...]. However, it does work as a space for many underappreciated filmmakers to discuss how this subgenre gave them the creative template to create radical works. Rated: 3/5 Nov 6, 2024 Full Review Xero Gravity Big Gold Belt Media "When you think of found-footage horror, you think of these films. So, who better to listen to on educating you on the subject than the representatives from these films; the people who had their hands on creating that level of fear." Rated: 3/5 Jul 8, 2024 Full Review Daniel M. Kimmel North Shore Movies It takes what many would consider a trivial sub-genre and places it firmly within the history of the horror film, tracing its roots as well as its evolution. Rated: 4/4 May 20, 2022 Full Review Steven Warner In Review Online It feels more like an incomplete Wikipedia article than anything else, the type of project where true horror fans—and those who would naturally gravitate toward documentaries such as this one—already know the info, while beginners will likely be bored. May 19, 2022 Full Review Matt Donato Paste Magazine Appleton and Escott only capture a snapshot of a vaster movement. Rated: 5.0/10 May 18, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Stuart R The movie means well and it does everything well, I just think it could've been toned down a bit. You have to be a real found-footage fan to just sit there and listen to people talk about it for almost 2 hours. 🍅 Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/29/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Showcasing how found footage horror became a global sensation with films such as Kōji Shiraishi's "NOROI: The Curse," "Shirome and Occult," "The Paz Brothers' JeruZalem," André Øvredal's "Trollhunter," and also the differences between how the British and American film industries took to the genre respectively.
Director
Sarah Appleton, Phillip Escott
Producer
Sarah Appleton, Phillip Escott
Screenwriter
Sarah Appleton, Sarah Appleton, Phillip Escott
Production Co
Caprisar Productions, Fractured Visions
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 41m
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