Scariest Found Footage Films: Ghosts, Hauntings, and Creepy Paranormal Videos

Psychic Yuranbon 17: Cicada Sign

2021 • 58 min

A collection of cryptic, psychic images reveals unsettling truths. This installment, the 17th in the "Psychic Yuranbon" documentary series, presents a box of deciphered visions—a Pandora's Box of conspiracies—that were too disturbing to be aired.

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Afflicted

2014 • 85 min • Budget $318K • Box office $121K

Horror, Thriller

A couple's European vacation becomes a desperate fight for survival when one of them falls ill with a strange disease. They must urgently discover the cause and a cure, or the illness will overwhelm him entirely.

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Death of a Ghost Hunter

2007 • 107 min

Carter Simms, a famous ghost hunter, takes on a paid investigation of a house rumored to be haunted. She and her team – a cameraman, a reporter, and a spiritual advisor – spend three nights there, facing escalating terror.

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We Found Something

2022 • 88 min

Ted and Maxie go on a rock climbing trip to help Ted overcome his fear of heights. While hiking, they discover a strange creature in the woods that prefers to remain hidden. Suddenly, they find themselves desperately fighting for survival…

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Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones

2014 • 84 min • Budget $5M • Box office $90M

Horror, Thriller

Seventeen-year-old Jesse hears disturbing noises from his neighbor's apartment. Determined to find out what's happening, he uses his camera to investigate and discovers an ancient evil that seeks to take his soul.

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A Haunted House 2

2014 • 87 min • Budget $4M • Box office $25M

Comedy, Horror

Malcolm tries to start a new life with his girlfriend and her two children after a difficult breakup. When they move into their new home, strange and unsettling paranormal occurrences begin to happen, disrupting their fresh start.

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The Dirties

2013 • 83 min • Budget $10K

Comedy, Drama, Crime

Two best friends begin making a movie about getting revenge on their tormentors, and the line between what's real and what's not starts to fade.

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The Good Neighbor

2016 • 98 min • Box office $90K

Drama, Crime, Thriller

Two high school students with a passion for filmmaking plan a prank: they intend to stage a haunting for their unsuspecting neighbor.

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Ghost Puncher

2019 • 8 min

Max Seguin and his film crew investigate paranormal activity, tackling supernatural threats with physical force.

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Submitted Ghost Videos That Cannot be Broadcast 5

2015 • 55 min

For over 20 years, 'Million Publishing' has gathered the most terrifying videos submitted to them. This collection presents a compilation of those videos.

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Ghost Webcam

2023 • 60 min

Confined to his home, a young man and his friends experience escalating dread after they access a website showing images from a purportedly haunted room. They become increasingly tormented by an unseen presence.

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Internet Famous

2016 • 87 min

A collection of popular online personalities vie for a spot on a television program. A satirical look at the world of the internet.

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Stripped

2013 • 80 min • Budget $20K

Horror, Thriller, Comedy

Four friends head to Las Vegas for one of their milestone birthdays, hoping for excitement and fun. This comedy follows their journey through the city, exploring the ups and downs of their friendship. Facing unexpected problems and sharing funny moments,…

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Paranormal Activity: Tokyo Night

2010 • 91 min • Budget $1M • Box office $4M

Horror, Thriller

Koichi cares for his sister, who has recently returned from a trip to the United States and is unwell. As he looks after her, he documents evidence of ghosts in their house.

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Tokyo Videos of Horror 13

2015 • 61 min

The thirteenth entry in the Tokyo Videos of Horror series.

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Tokyo Videos of Horror 14

2016 • 56 min

The fourteenth entry in the Tokyo Videos of Horror series.

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Amsterdamned

1988 • 114 min • Budget $98K

Action, Horror, Thriller

"Matlock" is an American legal drama starring Andy Griffith as Ben Matlock, a criminal defense attorney. The series aired on NBC from 1986 to 1992 and then moved to ABC until 1995. Inspired by "Perry Mason," the show follows Matlock's…

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Tokyo Videos of Horror 15

2016 • 61 min

The fifteenth film in the Tokyo Videos of Horror series.

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Hontō no Shinrei Dōga 'Kage' 4

2012 • 57 min

A man recreates a film about illicit money, and a spirit appears in the footage. This is "Special Effects," a chilling episode from a popular documentary horror series featuring 13 terrifying stories.

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Kill Switch

2017 • 91 min • Budget $1M

Science Fiction, Action, Thriller

A pilot must fight to protect his family and the Earth when an experiment for limitless power goes awry.

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Honto ni Atta! Noroi no Video Vol. 59

2014 • 60 min

General posts are flooded with unsettling psychic images: "It really was! A video of the curse." New posts arrive constantly from across the country, each more disturbing than the last. The shocking footage keeps people awake at night, consumed by…

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Honto ni Atta! Noroi No Video Vol.57

2014 • 55 min

This is the 57th installment in the widely-followed "Truly Happened. Cursed Videos" series.

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The Goetia Diaries

2022 • 93 min

In his latest series, "The Goetia Diaries," vlogger Richard Deakin explores the topic of black magic and the supposed summoning of the seventy-two demons attributed to King Solomon.

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Unsolved Case Outflow Evidence Verification Record Vol.2 - Cursed Elevator

2009 • 60 min

A missing person's follow-up records offer crucial evidence overlooked by the police: astonishing footage recorded by the disappeared individual in their final days. The video reveals a woman who married a man after an affair, only for him to vanish.…

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Vengeful Spirit House: Fear of Entering the Curse of Hell

2011 • 76 min

Inside a tower rumored to be the source of all urban legends, horror directors Miki Hatano, Ayako Koito, and Kiyotaka Taguchi gather. A strange elderly woman, seeking inspiration, brings them together at the Koito family home, where they try to…

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Bad Ben: Undead

2022 • 104 min

When a sudden zombie apocalypse erupts, Tom Riley and Jackson Scott find themselves at the center of a desperate fight for humanity's survival. They must quickly determine how to avert global disaster.

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Sightings: Heartland Ghost

2002 • 92 min

A reality television crew specializing in the paranormal travels to a rural Kansas town to explore a house rumored to be haunted.

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Hontou ni Utsutte Shimatta!! Real Shinrei Eizou to Toshi Densetsu no Kenshou

2010 • 70 min

Three young comedians making a documentary about true fear film a video inside a location said to be intensely haunted. The documentary includes footage of alleged paranormal events: a deadly accident at a nearby intersection, a ghostly girl seen in…

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Absolutely Scary Video 2: Ghost Murder Scene

2013 • 50 min

"Absolutely Scary Video," the second installment from Takafumi Ohashi of "The Curse Video," presents a collection of the most terrifying videos available. The team, experts in the genre of human horror, has meticulously chosen ten videos guaranteed to send chills…

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Bigfoot Kills: A True Crime Documentary

2023

During the summer of 2013, three online bloggers disappeared while exploring the Wisconsin wilderness. This video is their last known recording.

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The Glenarma Tapes

2024 • 96 min

Horror

Spring 2020. Five students and two teachers from Mid Ulster College of Art vanished without a trace in a forest on Ireland's north coast. The events of that day have been shrouded in mystery – until now.

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The Thing Inside Us

2021 • 83 min

The world is ravaged by the LV pandemic. While most are asymptomatic, Daniel barely survived the infection, and his wife Shelly seems healthy except for unsettling sleepwalking episodes. Unable to find medical answers, Daniel begins documenting Shelly's condition as evidence.…

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Curse of the Apocalypse: Chapter 3

2021 • 78 min

Amumo98 presents a new series exploring the realm of psychic abilities with greater depth.

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Flickan med videokameran

2011 • 74 min

For her birthday, a girl receives a video camera from her parents. She begins recording her family throughout their holiday in Hälsingland, Sweden.

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Curse of the Apocalypse: Chapter 4

2021 • 61 min

Kotaro Terauchi's fourth psychic documentary series, presented in five episodes: "Face," "Cancellation," "Botsuneta," "Summer Vacation," and "Mr. Kokkuri."

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Caviar

2023 • 84 min

Antigone Corday is an aspiring social media influencer grieving the loss of her brother, Jeremiah, a prominent progressive commentator. She then receives a strange package containing a video message from him. In it, Jeremiah alleges he's discovered a conspiracy that…

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Profile

2018 • 106 min • Box office $1M

Thriller, Drama, Mystery

A journalist researching ISIS's methods for recruiting women to Syria establishes a Facebook profile as a Muslim convert. When an ISIS recruiter reaches out to her online persona, she becomes immersed in the recruitment process firsthand.

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Curse of the Apocalypse: Chapter 5

2022 • 65 min

Kotaro Terauchi, known for works like "Surveillance Camera" and "The Cursed Video That Really Was!!," expands his popular psychic work series with "The Cursed Apocalypse." Produced by Ammo 98, this fifth installment ventures into fresh territory.

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Capture Ghosts

2018 • 46 min

Four college students from Shandong University of Technology set out to film a documentary about local ghost and spirit folklore. They traveled to a village in Heze City, Shandong Province, interviewing residents and collecting stories. Filming progressed without issue, but…

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The Gerber Syndrome - Il contagio

2011 • 88 min

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Incantation

2022 • 111 min • Box office $5M

Horror

Based on a true story about a family convinced they were haunted, the film centers on a woman determined to shield her child from a supernatural curse.

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DVD

2016 • 41 min

A man and his girlfriend document their movie reactions for their YouTube channel. This particular DVD recording, however, presents a unique situation.

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Production Hell

2011 • 60 min

This documentary follows three location scouts who disappeared while working on a film shoot during the summer of 2010.

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The House with 100 Eyes

2012 • 75 min

Ed and Susan appear to be an ordinary suburban couple, but they harbor a terrifying secret: They produce and distribute snuff films from their house, which has become their inescapable prison. When Ed decides to film a "triple feature"—three victims…

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The Sacrament

2014 • 99 min • Budget $4M • Box office $9K

Horror, Thriller

Two journalists travel to document their friend's attempt to reconnect with his sister. They find her living in a secluded community called "Eden Parish," a self-sufficient rural settlement of nearly two hundred people led by a mysterious figure known as…

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DVD 2

2019 • 46 min

Frank is driven to investigate the original DVD. He wants to possess the disc responsible for so many deaths and travel to every location depicted within it to determine if the events are actually real.

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Host

2020 • 56 min • Budget $100K • Box office $443K

Horror

During lockdown, six friends connect via Zoom to have a séance with a medium. However, their experiment takes a terrifying turn when a malevolent spirit begins to haunt their homes. They soon realize they may not make it through the…

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[REC]

2007 • 78 min • Budget $1M • Box office $32M

Horror, Mystery

A TV reporter and her cameraman enter a darkened apartment building with first responders, only to be unexpectedly trapped inside with a terrifying presence.

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Frankenstein’s Army

2013 • 84 min

Action, Horror

In the final months of World War II, advancing Soviet troops discover a hidden Nazi laboratory in eastern Germany. Inside, scientists have been using the lost journal of Dr. Victor Frankenstein to create an army of powerful super-soldiers. These soldiers…

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Cold Blooded

2024

A news crew investigating a series of tourist disappearances and murders captures the events on camera. As they investigate the locations of the crimes, the team encounters something terrifying.

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Alien Abduction

2014 • 85 min

Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller

During a family vacation in North Carolina, a family faces danger when they encounter an alien threat, inspired by the real-life Brown Mountain Lights.

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Incident 437

2021 • 22 min

Following his mother's suicide, eight-year-old Vanya sets out on a journey to understand the reasons behind her tragic decision.

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Expediente 212 Archivo Fantasma

2019 • 70 min

Four students vanish without explanation, and the sole survivor insists they were abducted by something otherworldly.

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Cursed World

2013 • 77 min

Yuri, a psychology student, joins five classmates – including Maiko and Aki, and a childhood friend from the documentary film club – on a trip to Japan's Aokigahara Sea of Trees to film a documentary about suicide. But Yuri has…

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Tape #23

2023 • 14 min

A young man looking for an apartment discovers a lovely place, but he'll have to share it with someone unexpected.

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Hostile Dimensions

2024 • 77 min

Horror, Science Fiction

A pair of documentary filmmakers journey through different realities in search of a missing graffiti artist, hoping to discover what happened to them.

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S&Man

2006 • 84 min

S&Man, released in 2006, is presented as a pseudo-documentary exploring the underground horror film scene. The film blends genuine interviews with independent horror filmmakers with a narrative storyline that unfolds gradually, becoming clearer in the latter half.

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Psychic Darkness Video

2014 • 60 min

The first film in the "Shinrei Yami Douga" series, continuing the story of "Yami Douga."

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Hunter's Weekend

2019 • 71 min

This mockumentary follows a weekend hunting competition that takes a dark turn when one of the participants dies.

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Masking Threshold

2022 • 90 min

A skeptical IT worker conducts experiments at home, attempting to cure his severe hearing loss. His research takes him down unexpected paths. "Masking Threshold" blends chamber drama, scientific procedure, and DIY online content to explore themes of existential pain and…

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Grunt! The Wrestling Movie

1985 • 90 min

A documentary crew investigates the story of a professional wrestler who vanished and has seemingly reappeared in the ring with a new identity.

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Sealed Video 51: Koko De Miteru

2021 • 59 min

The 51st installment in the "Sealed Video" series, from the creators of "Really Happened. Cursed Video."

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Honto ni Atta! Noroi no Video: Vol. 83

2019 • 63 min

The 83rd episode of the long-running paranormal documentary series, "It Really Happened! Video of Curses."

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The Ganzfeld Haunting

2014 • 84 min

Five college psychology students' perception of reality unravels during a weekend ESP experiment that blurs the lines between past and present.

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Exhibit A

2007 • 85 min

Thriller, Drama, Horror

Exhibit A is a story about an ordinary family falling apart because of money problems. The King family continues with their daily routines, unaware of the impending disaster. Dad Andy (Bradley Cole) is hiding a secret that will have devastating…

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The Pyramid

2014 • 89 min • Budget $6M • Box office $16M

Horror

An archaeological team tries to uncover the mysteries of a forgotten pyramid, but they soon discover they are being stalked by a terrifying creature.

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Ejecta

2014 • 82 min

Two men observe an inexplicable phenomenon in the sky just as a major solar storm arrives. They struggle to survive when a horrifying creature begins hunting them.

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Honto Ni Atta! Noroi No Video 84

2019 • 70 min

This is the 84th installment in the widely popular "Truly Happened. Cursed Videos" series.

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Skew

2011 • 83 min

Simon, Rich, and Eva embark on a long-awaited road trip, documenting their adventure with a video camera. Their carefree journey gradually takes a dark turn as strange occurrences unsettle their close friendship. Each friend grapples with inner struggles and growing…

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From.Beyond

2022 • 14 min

This film presents a vibrant depiction of humanity's initial encounter with extraterrestrial beings. The story unfolds using a blend of simulated historical footage, practical visual effects, miniatures, and traditional filmmaking techniques.

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Sealed Video 52: Psychic Treatment Facility

2021 • 54 min

The 52nd installment in the "Sealed Video" series, from the creators of "Really Happened. Cursed Video."

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Honto Ni Atta! Noroi No Video 85

2019 • 71 min

The 85th episode of the long-running original psychic documentary series, "It Really Happened! Video of Curses."

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Paranormal Incident

2011 • 82 min

Odenbrook Sanitarium, the site of a notorious mass suicide, has been abandoned for sixty years. Six college students, equipped with cameras and recording devices, enter the asylum determined to capture paranormal evidence. Their investigation quickly descends into terror as group…

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Sealed Video 53: Braid Women

2021 • 53 min

The 53rd installment in the "Sealed Video" series, from the creators of "Really Happened. Cursed Video."

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Sealed Video 54: Otodokemono

2021 • 53 min

The 54th installment in the "Sealed Video" series, from the creators of "Really Happened. Cursed Video."

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The Jungle

2013 • 84 min

A big cat conservationist and his filmmaker brother venture into the Indonesian jungle to locate and film the elusive Javan leopard, a critically endangered species. As they journey further into the dense wilderness, they begin to suspect they are being…

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V/H/S/99

2022 • 109 min

Horror, Thriller

A teenager searching for something to watch on old home videos uncovers a disturbing series of events. The story evokes the feeling of the last days of VHS tapes and punk rock, but with a modern, terrifying twist.

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Honto Ni Atta! Noroi No Video 86

2020 • 77 min

This is the 86th installment in the widely popular "Truly Happened. Cursed Videos" series.

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Sealed Video 55: Kami Yomoji

2021 • 53 min

The 55th installment in the "Sealed Video" series, from the creators of "Really Happened. Cursed Video."

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Toritsuki

2015 • 50 min

This horror collection features stories from "A Scary Story You Don't Know," "Catalya," and "Screaming," all exploring the terrifying presence of spirits lurking within ordinary life.

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Assassin Report

2013 • 89 min

Three journalism students choose to investigate the unsolved case of the "Montblanc Monster," an assassin who murdered 17 young women. They decide to document their investigation meticulously for a final year project, following the path of the killer as they…

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DEIFIED

2021 • 89 min

Lin Meishan, a college student, vanished after attending the Gongliao Ocean Music Festival. When her father's search proved fruitless, he sought help from the supernatural. A team of reporters intended to observe the unfolding events, but soon discovered the disappearance…

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388 Arletta Avenue

2011 • 87 min

A young couple experiences escalating unease as they are targeted by a disturbing stalker.

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Honto Ni Atta! Noroi No Video 1

1999 • 51 min

A team investigates reports from people in Japan who believe they've experienced tragic events linked to "cursed videos." They search for evidence and try to understand the connection between these videos and the reported misfortunes.

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Sealed Video 56: Utsuro Boat

2021 • 58 min

The 56th installment in the "Sealed Video" series, from the creators of "Really Happened. Cursed Video."

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The Wild Blue Yonder

2005 • 81 min

Science Fiction

An alien recounts the history of his planet's decline and his people's journeys to Earth, detailing how humanity destroyed itself. Meanwhile, human astronauts search for a new home among the stars, hoping to ensure the survival of humankind.

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Uncaged

2016 • 95 min

Haunted by sleepwalking episodes, a troubled teenager begins documenting his experiences with a camera, leading him to uncover a disturbing reality.

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Sealed Video 59: Twist

2022 • 54 min

The 59th installment in the "Sealed Video" series, from the creators of "Really Happened. Cursed Video."

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Sealed Video 58: Dragonfly

2022 • 56 min

The 58th installment in the "Sealed Video" series, from the creators of "Really Happened. Cursed Video."

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Drunk Wedding

2015 • 81 min

Jon and Elissa planned a grand destination wedding with all their closest friends. However, their trip to a tropical location descends into a chaotic, alcohol-fueled weekend they desperately want to erase from their memories.

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Sealed Video 57: Spirit

2022 • 52 min

This is the 57th installment in the "Sealed Video" series, created by the same team behind "Really Happened. Cursed Video."

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The Bay

2012 • 84 min • Budget $2M • Box office $1M

Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller

In July 2009, a devastating event struck the peaceful seaside town of Claridge, Maryland. Two million fish washed up on the shore, followed by a thousand blackbirds falling from the sky. The authorities concealed the truth about the tragedy that…

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Not Found 21

2015 • 65 min

The twenty-first installment in the Japanese found footage horror franchise, "Not Found."

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Tape 407

2012 • 90 min

After a plane crash, the survivors discover they've landed inside a restricted government testing zone. Now, they must fight for their lives as they are hunted by unknown creatures.

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Not Found 39

2019 • 70 min

"Not Found," the 39th installment in the Japanese horror found footage series, follows a group of individuals who encounter terrifying events while attempting to locate someone missing.

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Evidence

2011 • 78 min

Horror

Ryan documents his friend Brett's first camping trip. Their adventure takes a turn when they realize they are being stalked by a mysterious figure in the woods.

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Not Found 38

2019 • 70 min

The 38th installment in the Japanese horror found footage series, "Not Found."

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The Gallows

2015 • 81 min • Budget $100K • Box office $42M

Horror, Thriller

Twenty years after a devastating accident during a school play, former students revive the production to commemorate the anniversary. Their attempt to honor the past quickly reveals that some memories are best left undisturbed.

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The Black Water Vampire

2014 • 82 min

A documentary film crew investigates a series of brutal killings known as the Black Water murders. The deeper they investigate, the more they uncover a horrifying secret. A secret that may cost them their lives.

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Not Found 37

2018 • 64 min

The 37th installment in the Japanese found footage horror series, "Not Found."

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