Found Footage Horror Research

For our research and planning, James and I have decided to do a documented horror film, this is due to that documented horror films have a more of an impact of the audience and that they're fun to make and also have a low budget as the movies have a set location, group of friends/colleagues and two/multiple cameras. We have researched various different types of documented horror films; here are some of the films we have looked at:

·        Grave Encounters 1 + 2

·        The Blair Witch Project

·        The Paranormal Activity

·        As above, so below

·        The Devil Inside

·        Cloverfield

·        A Night in the Woods

·        Diary of the Dead

·        The Collingswood Story

·        Unaware

These are just a couple of the audience’s favourites, the main reason why all of these horror films have in common is that they're all 'Found footage' horrors. The 'Found footage' horror films tend to be the most scariest, most tense horror films as it gives the audience the feel that they're withdrawn into the film, making them a part of it. This is one of the main reasons why James and I have chosen to do a 'Found footage/Documented' horror film. This gives us a reason to put a high level of effort into making the film most excitable for the audience and make them want to watch more.