70 Found Footage and Documentary Films

A documentary filmmaker investigates a series of seemingly unconnected paranormal events linked by the legend of an ancient demon.

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.

In February 1959, nine Russian hikers died mysteriously in the remote Ural Mountains. The cause of their deaths has remained a decades-long enigma, known as the Dyatlov Pass Incident. Five American college students, granted funding to investigate the site, arrive…

A team of parapsychologists investigates strange occurrences in a new apartment. They document unexplained events – phantom phone calls, mysterious shadows, unusual lights, flying objects, and exploding light bulbs – using advanced technology like infrared cameras, digital photography, and specialized…

A ghostly presence haunts a newly married couple who move into the wife's childhood home, which has been empty for years.

A team filming a paranormal reality show seals themselves inside a notoriously haunted psychiatric hospital. As they hunt for proof of the supernatural, they unknowingly film what will be their last episode.

Hundreds of videotapes depicting torture, murder, and dismemberment are discovered in a deserted house. The tapes expose a serial killer's ten-year history of violence, presenting homicide detectives with the most disturbing collection of evidence they have ever encountered.

Inspired by a horror film, a group of college students join a witch hunt tour. Their adventure takes a dangerous turn when they discover a malevolent presence has followed them back from their trip.

A group of explorers exploring the hidden network of tunnels beneath Paris discovers a terrifying and maddening world.

A young couple's move into a seemingly ordinary suburban home takes a disturbing turn. They are increasingly unsettled by a presence, possibly demonic, that is most active during the night.

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.

Five friends in New York City celebrate a friend's departure the night a colossal monster appears over the city. Filmed on a video camera, the story documents their struggle to survive this unbelievable and terrifying event.

Nell Sweetzer is starting over, but the dark entity that previously controlled her is back, with a terrifyingly new scheme.

Riley Venn is haunted by spirits, but his family and friends dismiss his experiences as delusion. A documentary filmmaker is sent by his producer to investigate whether Riley's claims are true. The filmmaker and his crew discover a relentless struggle…

In Los Angeles, crowds of onlookers record a strange police chase. Unbeknownst to them, these same people who thrive on exploiting others' pain online become the subjects of a horrifying viral video. The video shows no survivors.

In October 1992, the BBC launches a live televised investigation into the supernatural, hosted by Michael Parkinson. With Mike Smith, Sarah Greene, and Craig Charles, Parkinson aims to uncover the truth behind Britain's most famous haunted house. The team enters…

Five years after Katie and Hunter vanished, a suburban family notices unsettling occurrences in their neighborhood when a woman and a peculiar child arrive.

Documentary filmmaker Michael King (Shane Johnson) is a staunch skeptic of God and the Devil. After his wife's death, he decides to investigate the supernatural for his next film, becoming the subject of an experiment. He invites demonologists, necromancers, and…

Friends on a weekend getaway to a secluded area of the Texas woods discover they are being hunted by Bigfoot.

When a group of students investigate a string of strange bear deaths, they uncover a far more sinister reality. Their investigation leads them to a mysterious hunter, who they discover is actually a troll hunter.

Detectives investigate a massacre of bus passengers that occurred at a deserted gas station, using information gathered from audio and video recordings to reconstruct the events.

Down-on-his-luck true-crime author Ellison Oswalt is desperate for a comeback. He stumbles upon a disturbing snuff film depicting a family's murder and becomes determined to uncover the truth. Ellison and his family relocate to the victims' house to investigate. But…

Director Werner Herzog and filmmaker Zak Penn investigate the legend of the Loch Ness monster in Scotland, finding far more than they expected. Strange sightings of the creature and growing tension within the team suggest something unsettling is happening.

Newly discovered secret video files on an FBI server reveal the government's long-hidden involvement in unexplained disappearances and a dangerous entity within the Pacific Northwest wilderness.

A psychological thriller about Ben, a serial killer who invites a documentary team to film his crimes. He appears articulate but deeply disturbed, sharing his disturbing motivations and interests with the crew. As the filmmakers gain closer access to Ben's…

In the fall of 1994, three ambitious student filmmakers journeyed to the woods near Burkittsville, Maryland, to film an unusual documentary. They disappeared without a trace, leaving behind only pieces of their footage and belongings. A year later, the film…

An army cameraman joins a secret reconnaissance team on a dangerous mission through North Vietnam. The film realistically portrays the soldiers' experiences as they face perilous landscapes, constantly alert and dependent on each other. Through the cameraman’s perspective, viewers witness…

Hoping to gain online attention for his Bigfoot research videos, Jim and his girlfriend Kelly travel to Willow Creek, California. They plan a camping trip in the area's mountains, the location of the famous footage purportedly showing the creature.

Reverend David Poe and his psychiatrist wife leave busy New York for a peaceful farmhouse, hoping it will be a wonderful place for their ten-year-old twins, Jack and Emily, to grow up. David films all their holidays and family moments…

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…

In 1988, young sisters Katie and Kristi develop a friendship with an unseen presence within their house.

A group of unlikely people takes on a job to break into an isolated house and steal a single, valuable VHS tape. They soon find themselves facing far more than they expected – a disturbing amount of pre-recorded footage.

While studying online webcam chat users from her apartment, a young woman witnesses a brutal murder. Suddenly, she finds herself caught in a terrifying nightmare where she and her family become the targets of the same violent fate as the…

Initially a moving look at Deborah Logan's battle with Alzheimer's and her daughter's role as caregiver, the film transforms into a disturbing depiction of dementia's most terrifying aspects. As unsettling incidents befall the family and the film crew, a palpable…

After being suspended from his university for unconventional theories, Professor John Venkenheim takes a documentary film crew to the Arctic to prove his work. He believes Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" is a true story hidden as fiction. In the remote, frozen…

For centuries, a remote monastery in Suffolk, England has been the subject of a local legend. Abandoned and feared, it's said a malevolent spirit drives young couples to suicide. Locals avoid the place, marked only by a twisted, ancient tree…

This docudrama examines the grim consequences of a fictional nuclear attack on Britain. Originally commissioned by the BBC, the film was ultimately deemed too intense for television. Premiering in theaters in 1966, its powerful depiction of destruction received widespread acclaim…

A house is filled with TVs displaying endless static from VHS tapes, creating a disturbing, hypnotic atmosphere. These old tapes aren't just random recordings; they hold something sinister. Watching them is dangerous, and resisting the urge to watch is essential…

In 2007, facing drought and water scarcity, the New South Wales government plans to access and recycle millions of liters of water stored in abandoned train tunnels beneath Sydney. The project is abruptly halted with no explanation given. Rumors circulate…

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.

This film presents recovered video from an expedition deep in the Congo. The explorers unexpectedly discover a hidden valley inhabited by a thriving population of dinosaurs.

Six years ago, NASA found evidence of alien life in our solar system. A probe sent to collect samples crashed over Central America. Shortly after, new life forms emerged, leading to a quarantine of half of Mexico. Now, the U.S.…

A team of Vatican investigators travels to the British West Country to look into reports of paranormal occurrences, only to discover the situation is far more unsettling than they anticipated.

A documentary filmmaker investigates a mysterious conspiracy theorist who believes he has discovered the entrance to a massive, subterranean city inhabited solely by monsters.

Released from prison after nearly eleven years for breaking into an animal research lab to expose cruelty, a young man faces the consequences of his past as he risks everything once more to protect more animals.

A team of astronauts from different countries embark on a privately funded mission to Jupiter's moon, Europa.

Apollo 17 was the final crewed mission to the moon, but in 1973, a covert mission was secretly funded by the U.S. Department of Defense. This film presents the original footage captured by the three American astronauts on that mission.…

Three high school students stumble upon a remarkable discovery that awakens strange, uncontrollable powers within them. As they struggle to master these abilities and exploit them, their lives become increasingly chaotic, and their inner darkness begins to emerge.

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…

Beyond the staged scares of typical haunted houses, rumors persist of genuinely terrifying experiences. Five friends embark on a road trip in an RV, seeking out these hidden, truly frightening attractions for Halloween. As their search appears fruitless, unsettling events…

The Quintanilla family is discovered dead in their rural home. Police recovered 37 hours of recorded footage. Before their deaths, the family traveled to their ancestral farmhouse to investigate the legend of the Girl in the Garraf woods, documenting their…

Desperate for money, Aaron answers a strange online ad offering $1,000 for a day of filming, with a note about discretion. He travels to a secluded mountain cabin and meets Josef, the person he's supposed to film. Josef seems genuine,…

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…

"Delivery" follows Kyle and Rachel Massy, a young couple who agree to film their first pregnancy for a family reality show. However, the show's production takes a disturbing turn as the cameras record a series of unsettling occurrences. Rachel becomes…

Reverend Marcus, a seasoned "exorcist" who profits from vulnerable people's faith, journeys to rural Louisiana with a film crew. He intends to debunk the idea of demonic possession, expecting a typical encounter with a disturbed religious zealot. Instead, he finds…

A sudden, massive blackout sparks a series of strange events and an incredible discovery. A curious son explores the darkened streets, filming images of bizarre aliens unlike anything seen before. These creatures then follow him and his brothers back to…

During a routine traffic stop, two young officers seize a small amount of money and weapons from members of a notorious cartel. As a result, they become targets for assassination.

As Daniel and Kristi celebrate the arrival of their new baby, a demonic force invades their home, shattering their idyllic life and trapping them in a terrifying ordeal.

Fourteen-year-old Megan and her best friend Amy are avid online users, sharing videos and connecting with people online. One night, Megan chats with a boy named Josh, who persuades her to meet him. The following day, Megan disappears and is…

Haunted by the past, a group of film students investigating the infamous asylum from *Grave Encounters* find themselves trapped in a terrifying nightmare. Their paranormal investigation spirals out of control, blurring the line between fiction and reality as they fight…

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…

While shooting a horror film, a group of young filmmakers unexpectedly encounter actual zombies.

A team of paranormal investigators explores the abandoned home of convicted child murderer John Gacy, seeking proof of ghostly phenomena. They install cameras throughout the house and document their search with handheld cameras, conducting séances and directly addressing Gacy's spirit.…

A plane is struck by a mysterious virus. Upon landing, the aircraft is immediately placed under quarantine. A small group of survivors must now work together to endure the lockdown.

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.

Following the drowning of 16-year-old Alice Palmer at a local dam, her family is plagued by a series of unsettling and inexplicable occurrences around their home. Seeking answers, the Palmers consult a psychic and parapsychologist who uncovers evidence of Alice's…

In December 1995, four young men from a local public-access TV show called "Fact or Fiction" went to New Jersey's Pine Barrens to film themselves encountering the legendary Jersey Devil. What started as a live broadcast quickly became a terrifying…

A New York University professor journeys into the Amazon rainforest to find a missing documentary filmmaking team. Deep in the jungle, he discovers evidence of their expedition's demise and finds the footage they captured. The footage reveals rare insights into…

A TV reporter and her cameraman find themselves trapped inside a building that's been quarantined by the CDC. The quarantine is in effect because of a sudden outbreak of a strange virus that transforms people into violent attackers.

A documentary crew investigating conspiracy theories stumbles upon something far more sinister: a hidden, ancient society with dangerous secrets.