Don’t Drop the Camera! A Found Footage Horror Deep Dive

This week we’re digging through the cursed hard drives and abandoned camcorders to take a deep dive into the found footage horror subgenre. From shaky cameras and night vision nightmares to the question of why these characters never seem to drop the camera and run, we break down what actually makes a found footage movie work.

We talk about the elements that turn a simple handheld recording into something genuinely terrifying — realism, atmosphere, tension, and the feeling that what you’re watching might actually be real. Along the way we highlight some of our favorite films in the genre and discuss why they succeed where so many others crash and burn.

Grab your camcorder, turn on the night vision, and try not to scream too loud… because this footage was never meant to be found. 🎥👻