Found Footage

Found footage horror frames the film as recovered evidence: camcorder tapes, phone videos, security feeds, livestreams, or archival material. The characters—not an external cinematographer—are responsible for what the viewer sees. This creates a limited, shaky, often chaotic perspective that heightens fear by restricting information.

Found footage amplifies fear by making the viewer feel trapped inside the event. The camera’s limitations hide threats, distort action, and create uncertainty. The style also blurs the line between fiction and reality, making scares feel more immediate.