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The Found Footage Phenomenon

2021·Movie
1h 41min·R
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes73%–

Where to watch

PhiloAMC+HooplaShudder

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The Found Footage Phenomenon fingerprint

Light on feelings.

Energy

Scary

  • Scare7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia5
  • Pathos4
  • Wonder4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life

  • Novelty7
  • World Immersion5
  • Dialogue Centrality4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Intrigue7
  • Meta Narrative7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography6
  • Visual Stylization6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

The story of a global sensation.

The documentary tracks the origins of the found footage technique and how it transformed with technological changes throughout the last few decades.
Found Footage HistoryHorror SubgenreDocumentaryMeta CommentaryFilm TechniquesTechnological ImpactFilmmaking EvolutionGenre AnalysisLow-Budget Horror

Crew

Directed by:
Sarah Appleton, Phillip Escott
Written by:
Sarah Appleton, Phillip Escott
Produced by:
Sarah Appleton, Phillip Escott
Composed by:
Simon Boswell

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Found Footage Phenomenon

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Where can I stream The Found Footage Phenomenon legally?

PhiloAMC+HooplaShudder

The Found Footage Phenomenon is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, and Shudder in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Found Footage Phenomenon worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 6.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 73%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Found Footage Phenomenon rated?

RDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is The Found Footage Phenomenon?

1 h 41 min

The Found Footage Phenomenon runs 1 h 41 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Found Footage Phenomenon?

Critics73
Audiences65

Not quite. Critics rate The Found Footage Phenomenon higher (73) than audiences (65). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Found Footage Phenomenon in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Found Footage Phenomenon?

7AUCAGBGGIENZUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Found Footage Phenomenon in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.