Found Footage Files
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Found Footage Files 094: 909 Experiment
April 25, 2017 01:25 - 28 minutes - 16.2 MBThis week we’re reviewing 909 Experiment (2000). This film is not only one of the earliest found footage films, but also is the first to introduce many of the tropes that are now considered staples of the found footage genre. Is 909 Experiment the Rosetta Stone of found footage? Listen to this episode to find … →
Found Footage Files 093: The Phoenix Tapes ’97
April 14, 2017 04:13 - 26 minutes - 14.8 MBAs part of Phoenix Lights month on Found Footage Critic and Found Footage Files podcast we review The Phoenix Tapes ’97 (2016) a found footage film and mockumentary about the Phoenix Lights, one of the most famous mass U.F.O. sightings in US history. The Phoenix Tapes ’97 is one of three found footage films about … →
Found Footage Files 092: Justin Barber Interview
April 01, 2017 13:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBThis episode we interview Justin Barber director of the new found footage film Phoenix Forgotten (2017) a Ridley Scott-produced found footage film and mockumentary about the Phoenix Lights, one of the most famous mass U.F.O. sightings in US history. We discuss the Phoenix Lights, Ridley Scott, exclusive behind the scenes details about Phoenix Forgotten, conspiracy … →
Found Footage Files 091: The Phoenix Incident
March 31, 2017 01:27 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBThis episode of Found Footage Files podcast we review The Phoenix Incident (2015) a found footage film and mockumentary about the Phoenix Lights, the most famous mass U.F.O. sightings in US history. The night of the incident, four Phoenix residents vanished and only their video cameras were recovered. What really happened during that infamous night … →
Found Footage Files 090: Beware Of The Slenderman
March 06, 2017 20:37 - 56 minutes - 37 MBThis episode we review the made for HBO movie Beware the Slenderman a documentary about the Slender Man stabbing where two twelve-year-old girls stabbed their best friend in the nearby woods, later alleging that Slenderman ordered them to carry out the attempted murder. We are also joined by a special guest co-host, Adam Rosner, creator … →
Found Footage Files 089: The Triangle
February 12, 2017 02:45 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBThis episode we review The Triangle (2016) a found footage film following a documentary crew who visit a cult in the Montana wilderness. The film is written and directed by the ensemble cast of David Blair, Nathaniel Peterson, Adam Pitman, Andrew Rizzo, and Adam Stilwell. Put away your Kool-Aid and get out your sunblock for … →
Found Footage Files 088: Gregory Burkart
January 11, 2017 23:05 - 51 minutes - 33.6 MBThis week we interview special guest, Gregory Burkart, Senior Staff writer at Blumhouse.com. We discuss an amazing array of topics including: Blumhouse.com’s place in the Blumhouse universe; the next big thing in the found footage genre; horror’s growth on TV; YouTube and horror; blurring the line between documentaries and mockumentaries; and much much more—This is … →
Found Footage Files 087: The Midnight Swim
December 30, 2016 01:59 - 52 minutes - 36.9 MBThis episode we review The Midnight Swim (2014) a found footage film and character driven drama with a paranormal undertone, written and directed by Sarah Adina Smith. We are also joined by a special guest co-host, Gregory Burkart, Staff Writer at Blumhouse.com who recommended this very different found footage film and will guide us through … →
Found Footage Files 086: They’re Watching
December 24, 2016 03:27 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBThis episode we review They’re Watching (2016) a found footage horror film parodying the HGTV series House Hunters International. A film follows a couple moving from the United States to Maldova, a country in Eastern Europe. What they find will both surprise and shock. This is one episode you won’t want to miss! We are … →
Found Footage Files 085: Black Water Vampire
December 16, 2016 16:30 - 48 minutes - 36.5 MBThis episode we review The Black Water Vampire (2014) a found footage horror film about a documentary crew investigating a series of horrific murders and a local backwoods legend. Were these atrocities the work of a serial killer or something much darker and sinister? We are on Twitter: @FoundFootagePod Found Footage Files on Facebook … →
Found Footage Files 084: UFO: It Is Here
December 09, 2016 00:04 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBTonight we review the German found footage film UFO: Es Ist Hier (2016), a.k.a. UFO: It Is Here, written and directed by Daniele Greco, creator of the German found footage film Die Presenz (2014). We dive deep into aliens, bird kills, and cattle mutilations! This episode is bittersweet as we bid farewell to Boss Butcher, … →
Found Footage Files 083: Hell House LLC
December 01, 2016 05:33 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBThis week we review the Halloween themed found footage horror film, Hell House LLC (2016), directed by Stephen Cognetti, about a seasonal haunted house that opens its doors in 2009 in an abandoned hotel in rural New York. Once again we are joined by special guest co-host and filmmaker Dustin Austen, showrunner and director of … →
Found Footage Files 082: Capture, Kill, Release
November 22, 2016 07:07 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBThis week we review a found footage horror film shot from the POV of the killer—Capture, Kill, Release (2015) is a new found footage film from Canada that is directed by Nick McAnulty and Brian Allan Stewart. We are joined by special guest co-host Dustin Austen, showrunner and director of the hit Youtube series Haunted … →
Found Footage Files 081: Die Prazenz
October 28, 2016 06:05 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MBWe look at a German film for the first time on the show this week. It is Director Danielle Greico’s 2015 film Die Prazenz (The Presence). Hear what we thought of this paranormal adventure as well as more found footage news from Michael! Thanks for listening and your continued support! We are on Twitter: @FoundFootagePod … →
Found Footage Files 080: Interview with U.F.O. Abduction Director Dean Alioto
October 07, 2016 03:48 - 1 hour - 83.8 MBWe interview another Legend of Found Footage this episode! None other than Dean Alioto, the Director of U.F.O. Abduction (1989) and Alien Abduction: Incident In Lake County (1998) Also known as The McPherson Tape. Dean tells the crazy, winding road these two films took him on. An interesting tale indeed! Enjoy the show and thanks … →
Found Footage Files 079: Blair Witch
September 22, 2016 02:41 - 1 hour - 75.2 MBFresh off of the opening weekend, we look at Blair Witch (2016) this time out. How did we each react to this sequel? Enjoy the shoutouts, Michael’s news and our review of the film as well as an optional spoilerific section after our ending music! Thanks for listening! We are on Twitter: @FoundFootagePod Found Footage … →
Found Footage Files 078: Found Footage Legends Eduardo Sanchez and Oren Peli
September 05, 2016 06:22 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBWe are very happy to welcome to the show two legendary directors in the Found Footage genre! We are joined by none other that Eduardo Sanchez (The Blair Witch Project, Exists) and Oren Peli (Paranormal Activity, Area 51) to discuss their films and how their successes have driven one another over the years. We also … →
Found Footage Files 077: The Blair Witch Project with Eduardo Sanchez
August 17, 2016 17:58 - 2 hours - 133 MBWe are happy to welcome you to a very special episode of Found Footage Files as we look at the most influential found footage film of all, The Blair Witch Project. What makes it even more exciting we start the episode out with a fun interview with the creator and director of the film Eduardo … →
Found Footage Files 076: Paranormal Activity
August 03, 2016 17:18 - 1 hour - 74 MBIt’s time for us to examine a true classic of the found footage subgenre! It is none other than Oren Peli’s Paranormal Activity (2007). Hear our thoughts on this very influential film, and get caught up with the world of Found Footage as Michael brings the news! Thanks for listening! Be sure to stop by … →
Found Footage Files 075: Chronicle
July 20, 2016 06:05 - 5 MBThis week we look at a found footage blockbuster. It is none other than 2012’s Chronicle. Michael keeps us up to date with the found footage world, and Boss interviews Author of The Rabid, Ami Urban. Here is Ami Urban’s Author link: Ami’s Amazon Kindle Author page Be sure to stop by the Found Footage … →
Found Footage Files 074: The Tunnel
July 06, 2016 18:17 - 57 minutes - 53.3 MBThis week we review a well known film from Australia, 2011’s The Tunnel! This film is free to watch, and apparently the option to support their efforts by buying a hard copy of the dvd on their website listed below are currently not functional. Hear what we think about this subterranean horror as well as … →
Found Footage Files 073: The Dark Tapes
June 23, 2016 06:41 - 52 minutes - 48 MBWe look at upcoming film The Dark Tapes from director Michael McQuown this episode. See what we think of this horror/sci fi anthology plus a few news tidbits from Michael! Thanks for listening. Please stop by www.thedarktapes.com to stay in the loop! Be sure to stop by the Found Footage Critic website! We are on … →
Found Footage Files 072: Dustin Austen of Haunted World of CW
June 15, 2016 06:05 - 56 minutes - 52.3 MBWe interview Dutin Austen, the showrunner of You Tube series The Haunted World Of CW this time. Learn all about this popular series that is now in it’s 6th season! Watch and Subscribe to the Haunted World of CW now! Follow The Haunted World of CW on Twitter and Facebook Be sure to stop by … →
Found Footage Files 71: The Bay
June 08, 2016 16:12 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBBoss checks a movie off of the “List Of Shame” this week and Michael bedazzles us with Science as we look at the awesome classic Horror/Sci Fi The Bay (2012). you’ll learn about Isopods, brackish water and more! Enjoy, and thanks for listening! Be sure to stop by the Found Footage Critic website! We are … →
Found Footage Files 070: The Visit
May 25, 2016 19:19 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBWe’re back after a short delay! We look at M. Night Shyamalan’s The Visit this time, and get a bunch of news from Michael. Also we briefly discuss a new “found footage” audio show called Archive 81. You can get more info on this new show by clicking here> Archive 81 website Be sure to … →
Found Footage Files Announcement
May 18, 2016 03:54 - 1 minute - 1.6 MBJust a brief announcement about our next episode. Thanks for all of your support, listeners! Be sure to stop by the Found Footage Critic website! We are on Twitter: @FoundFootagePod Found Footage Files on Facebook Boss Butcher email- [email protected]
Found Footage Files 069: Slender
May 04, 2016 06:05 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBThis time we look at a Slenderman movie! The title is simply, Slender (2016). Does this film about everyone’s favorite Creepy Pasta character deliver the goods? Listen and find out! Also plenty of Found Footage News from Michael, including the sequel of Hunting The Legend from Director Justin Steeley. Be sure to stop by the … →
Found Footage Files 068: Followed
April 21, 2016 01:54 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBWe cover a thriller called Followed (2015) this time. Hear what we think of this original film and catch up with the world of Found Footage Film Critic, Michael Steinberg with the news. We also chat briefly about a short film we mentioned last episode, This House Has People In It. To leave your comments … →
Found Footage Files 067: Paranormal Activity The Ghost Dimension
April 06, 2016 06:05 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBWe look at the final (?) Paranormal Activity film this episode. Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension (2015) is our subject after shoutouts and the news, and we also read the listener feedback left on Paranormal Activity The Ghost Dimension page at the Found Footage Critic website. Movie Link: Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension Here is … →
Found Footage Files 066: Altar
March 23, 2016 06:05 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBWe review a film that is an early runner for best found footage film of 2016! It is a supernatural horror called Altar (2016). Michael also brings us some found footage news and other tidbits! Enjoy! Here is the channel for the Zer0 Progress You Tube Channel mentioned on the show. Make sure to leave … →
Found Footage Files 065: Home Video
March 09, 2016 07:05 - 53 minutes - 49 MBBack to the film reviews this time! We look at new film Home Video (2016) this week, and Michael catches us up with developments at FoundFootageCritic.com including the new found footage video rentals! In fact you can rent and watch this episode’s featured film by clicking on the movie link below! Enjoy the show! Movie … →
Found Footage Files 064: Taylor Ri’Chard Director of The Final Project
March 04, 2016 07:05 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBWe have an interview episode to tide you over until our next movie review show next week. We interview Taylor Ri’Chard, director of the new film The Final Project. Taylor tells us about the plot of the film, and answers our questions regarding the found footage genre, horror film favorites and more! Be sure to … →
Found Footage Files 063: Jeruzalem
February 24, 2016 07:05 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBWe look at found footage shot in Israel this episode, a new film called Jeruzalem (2015). Find out about all of the recent upgrades to the Found Footage Critic website, including found footage movie rentals! We also discuss Max Cerchi’s upcoming film Insane, and Boss talks about My Dad’s Tapes, a You Tube series recommended … →
Found Footage Files 062: Moth
February 10, 2016 07:05 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBWe’re back from our January hiatus and reviewing a new film from directors Gergo Elekes and Jozsef Gallai called Moth. You’ll recall our review of their film Bodom back on episode 47. How does this one stack up? Michael catches us up with progress at the Found Footage Critic website as well as other news … →
Found Footage Files 061: Encounters Follow Up With Spoilers
January 27, 2016 06:28 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBIn this mini episode, Michael and Boss revisit the film from Episode 57, Encounters. Michael sows up some loose ends we had from our initial viewing, and we even come up with a couple more. Plus Michael fills us in about behind the scenes info on the Official Encounters Site! Movie Link: Encounters Be sure … →
Found Footage Files 060: Shallow Creek Cult
January 15, 2016 01:32 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBThis week we look at director King Jeff‘s Shallow Creek Cult. We happened upon this little film a few months ago and finally here is our review of this fun found footage movie! Links for King Jeff and JeTi Films: JeTi Films website Shallow Creek Cult on Facebook JeTi Films on You Tube Be sure … →
Found Footage Files 059: Director Max Cerchi
January 07, 2016 07:05 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBThis week we sit down to talk with veteran Horror Director Massimiliano (Max) Cerchi (Carnage Road, Hellbilly, Hellinger) to talk about his upcoming film Insane. We also discuss some of Max’s other films as well as projects he has planned. Enjoy our interview with this interesting and entertaining director! Links to keep up with Max … →
Found Footage Files 058: Devil’s Backbone, Texas
December 30, 2015 06:48 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBWe round out the year thanking our listeners for a great 2015, Michael updates us on the features and progress of foundfootagecritic.com then we dive into the featured film of this episode, Devil’s Backbone, Texas (2015). We finish the episode, and the year with an impromptu discussion of some of 2015’s best found footage films. … →
Found Footage Files 057: Alone In The Ghost House
December 23, 2015 19:30 - 1 hour - 59 MBWe review an upcoming film this week, from Director Henrique Couto called Alone In The Ghost House. Enjoy the podcast! Keep up with Alone In The Ghost House by liking their Facebook page! Here is a link to Gruesome Magazine we mentioned in the show. Be sure to stop by the Found Footage Critic website! … →
Found Footage Files 056: Encounters
December 16, 2015 07:05 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBWe are looking at a new release this week! It is a film from Danish director Anders Bukh called Encounters. We keep it spoiler-free until after the show’s ending music when we rip the lid off and go more in depth for those listeners who have watched the film. Movie Link: Encounters Here is a … →
Found Footage Files 055: Extinction- Jurassic Predators
December 09, 2015 07:05 - 5 MBWe watch and review a film from the stack of listener suggestions this week, a dinosaur film called Extinction: Jurassic Predators (2014), Michael presents a bunch of found footage news and we also review a French short film directed by Merryl Roche called Rash. Enjoy the program! Here is the article by Jeff Mohr about … →
Found Footage Files 054: Crowsnest
December 02, 2015 07:05 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBThis week we visit Crowsnest from 2012. See what we think of this pretty unique found footage slasher film. Also we catch up with Clear Lakes 44 and report out on Found Footage News! Enjoy the episode! Watch Clear Lakes 44 here! Movie Link: Crowsnest Here is the Star Trek film by King Jeff we … →
Found Footage Files 053: House With 100 Eyes
November 19, 2015 01:46 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBThis week we cover two films (well, one is kind of a mini-review). The first is a British micro-budget film called Preternatural, directed by friend of the show Gav Chuckie Steel, and the main feature, a grisly film about a demented husband and wife who make snuff films called House With 100 Eyes!! Enjoy the … →
Found Footage Files 052: Hunting The Legend
November 11, 2015 17:44 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBThis week we discuss a bigfoot film called Hunting The Legend (2014). Will this squatchy film make the cut or will Boss’s pet peeve (bickering) sour the ratings? Listen and find out! We also enjoy talking about our first listing, that being on Blumhouse’s “10 Horror Podcasts You Should Be Listening To Right Now”. Thanks … →
Found Footage Files 051: Nightmare Code
November 05, 2015 01:58 - 49 minutes - 46 MBWe tackle a film about artificial intelligience called Nightmare Code this week on the show! Also Michael has the news and we give another round of listener shout outs! Enjoy the show! Movie Link: Nightmare Code Be sure to help fund awesome Horror film projects by Indie film makers at Michael Steinberg’s Support Horror.com Be … →
Found Footage Files 050: Europa Report
October 28, 2015 06:05 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBBig episode this week, listeners! We get caught up on Michael’s Support Horror crowd funding site, discuss the latest episode of Clear Lakes 44, a new horror short called Wexford. Then we break down the awesome found footage Sci Fi film Europa Report. Here is the fun video that Oscar Hidalgo shared with us: Click … →
Found Footage Files 049: Reel
October 21, 2015 17:07 - 55 minutes - 51 MBWe have a fun experience for you all this week! It is a film from called Reel from Hidden Horizons Productions. The roots for this film begin on the You Tube Channel of found footage film critic Todd Smith and culminate in the film itself. It is a film that has dramatic contrast and has … →
Found Footage Files 048: To Jennifer
October 14, 2015 23:57 - 44 minutes - 41.3 MBThis week Boss and Michael review a fun film shot entirely on an iPhone 5! it is a film by director James Cullen Bressack called To Jennifer. Michael also brings a news tidbit about a film seeking funding called Down, and talks about his plans for a new Horror only crowdfunding site! This week’s Movie … →
Found Footage Files 047: Bodom
October 09, 2015 00:39 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBThis week I am joined again by Michael Steinberg, the proprietor of the Found Footage Critic website. We review the first feature length found footage film from Hungary, Bodom (2014). Hear what we think of this documentary style found footage film! The IMDB link for Bodom Be sure to stop by the Found Footage Critic … →
Found Footage Files 046: The Houses October Built
September 30, 2015 06:05 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBAs we head into the Halloween season, I look at a film I’ve been saving for October. It is none other than The Houses October Built (2014). I also talk a bit about the sixth entry of the Clear Lakes 44 You Tube Series in this week’s show! Movie Link: The Houses October Built Be … →