Lost Tapes

2008·Show
34Episodes in3Seasons
IMDb6.1Metacritic–10.0
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Relentless energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and terrifying

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Scare9
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Wonder4
  • Melancholy3
  • Pathos2

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Dark Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Wit & Wordplay0

World

Fantasy and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Ambiguity8
  • Novelty8

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting6

Style

Standout sound design, visual style, and cinematography

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Sound Centrality10
  • Visual Stylization9
  • Cinematography8

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About

Lost Tapes is an American television horror series that aired on Animal Planet. Produced by Go Go Luckey Entertainment, the program presents found footage depicting traumatic encounters with cryptozoological creatures, including the Chupacabra and Bigfoot, and even supernatural creatures such as the Werewolf and Vampire, and extraterrestrials: Alien and Reptilian. The pilot aired on Animal Planet October 30, 2008 for Halloween, but the series officially premiered on January 6, 2009. Animal Planet commissioned a second season, which premiered on September 29, 2009. Season 3 premiered on September 28, 2010, with episodes featuring zombies and the Kraken. The show also used to air on Planet Green.
Found Footage HorrorCryptozoologySupernatural CreaturesPseudo-DocumentaryJump ScaresUnsettling AtmosphereParanormal InvestigationSurvival HorrorUrban Legends

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Questions about Lost Tapes

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Where can I stream Lost Tapes legally?

PhiloDiscovery+PlexDiscovery +

Lost Tapes is included with a subscription to Philo and Discovery + in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Lost Tapes worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 6.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Lost Tapes rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Lost Tapes have?

3 seasons

It has 3 seasons with 34 episodes.

When did Lost Tapes air?

It ran from 2008 to 2010 and has ended.

What language is Lost Tapes in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch Lost Tapes?

3CANLUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Lost Tapes in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Lost Tapes use?

Horde of Alien LocustsWeirdness MagnetReality WarperThe Ending Changes EverythingReptilian ConspiracyBittersweet EndingNice Job Breaking It, Hero!Hate SinkDoing In the WizardGuns Are WorthlessSadly MythtakenLate to the Tragedyand 137 more

TV Tropes lists 149 storytelling tropes for Lost Tapes, including Horde of Alien Locusts, Weirdness Magnet, Reality Warper.

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