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Lost Tapes

2008·Show
34Episodes in3Seasons
74
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A , mystery series: , .

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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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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Where can I stream Lost Tapes?

In the United States, Lost Tapes streams on Philo, Discovery+, and Discovery +, and it is free with ads on Plex. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Lost Tapes worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 6.1).

Does Lost Tapes get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 6.1, and season 3 peaks at 6.7. The highest-rated episode is Vampire (season 2, episode 1) at 7.8, and the lowest is White River Monster (season 2, episode 6) at 5.0.

How long does it take to watch Lost Tapes?

12 h

About 12 hours: 34 episodes in 3 seasons of about 22 minutes each, aired from 2008 to 2010.

Is Lost Tapes plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (8 of 10) and spectacle (6 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Will Lost Tapes scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 9 of 10.

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 tropes for it, including Horde of Alien Locusts, Weirdness Magnet, and Reality Warper.