I got to tell Eduardo Sanchez how much I loved "Exists" at the Roswell UFO Fest this year. That man is a giant. I am 6'3" and he made me feel like a child. He might be part Sasquatch himself.
Fun Fact: "Unfriended" was not the first movie done entirely through computer screens. That honor goes to "The Collingswood Story" way back in 2002! I've seen it and it's... ok. Like, if you're into "screenlife" films, I'd say check it out. But it's not essential, imo.
I'm one of those happy people who likes the found footage genre. People either like it or can't stand it. Back in the day, if I told someone that I saw The Blair Witch Project, and liked it, they felt compelled to tell me how it made them motion sick and/or how others at the theater also asked for their money back. I've never experienced that with another genre. Darnit. You didn't cover Apollo 18 or any of the VHS films.
The mayor problem with The Last Exorcist is that in the final 15 minutes it turns into Rosemary's Baby. Funny, it's not the only found footage film that switches into that direction, just watch Eli Rothy's favorite Devil's Due
I'm not really a fan of this format (the idea that people keep on filming regardless of what's happening is pretty ludicrous), but I enjoyed Deadstream (2022). It's like a found footage version of Evil Dead II.
I figured you might, because at some point you would want to see how some of the found footage films that includes non-found content do (i.e. The Last Broadcast). This list made me want to rewatch several movies, (such as The St. Francisville Experiment), to see how they hold up for me.
@@ultramk2698 He could do a whole list of just mockumentaries and still do another, separate "exclusively found footage" list. I'm not saying he has to, I'm just saying that there's enough of both for their own lists.
Yes. There are plenty of movies within both genres/subgenres worthy of acknowledgement/discussion, whether he mixes/blends them, or separates them into subgenres of sub-subgenres. He could produce many videos. And I would be into that. When I was a kid, I went down the Faces Of Death rabbit hole, and it sparked curiosity of recovered film/found footage, snuff films, and morbid mockumentaries. I dislike more of the movies in these categories, than I like, but overall there are still a lot that I have liked. So let's hope this video does well.
I love the first Blair Project, Noroi, and Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum. Not a huge fan of any other found footage film I've seen. Creep I found especially annoying and terrible. I'll never understand what people see in it.
Also, you didn't mentioned because it was implied, but this list is composed by solely found footage horror films (which to be honest, are the most common) otherwise Chronicle would be among the best on this list. I guess that film belong to another category, such as "superheroes without a cape" like Push (2009)
I never liked found footage films. Blair witch is obviously the og so gets points for that, and Frankensteins Army was pretty good. Otherwise iv disliked every other one iv seen, and I always dislike it when films have a found footage section.
Taking of Deborah Logan and creep were my favorite out of all them, also idk why but I have never cared for the original Blair witch I've always felt like it was a pretty bad movie
Nothing can top first time I saw the Blair witch project its #1 by far wasnt sold even on this is real thing either maybe it's also being lost in the woods abunch of times myself thing too
I have very mild claustrophobia. I'm okay in caves but when I went to our local Sea Life Centre some 20 years ago the underwater tunnel triggered a panic attack. It was the weight of the water above me and I suspect that's what you're feeling, Josh. Except with earth, obviously.
I’m sorry but I think cannibal holocaust is the grandfather and should be at least mentioned. I’m staunchly against the animal cruelty but as an unsettling film it fires on all cylinders. And as far as being “found footage “, it had so many people fooled, the director had to drag some of the actors into court to prove that they weren’t murdered on film.
I wouldn't include that one since more than half of the film is a traditional narrative, and only a portion of it falls under the "found footage" umbrella. it would be interesting to see how it rated, though.
Loved this list. I don’t want to say which since it is a spoiler, but one of these, the characters recording survive. So is that mean the footage is not really, “found”? It actually is my favorite film on this list.
I think I know the one you mean. I've actually seen a few found footage horror films where at least one person survives, so "everybody dies" is not the hard-and-fast rule it used to be for the genre.
Just wanted to throw a shoutout there and mention how much i enjoy ALL OF YOUR CONTENT!! for whatever reason, its my GO TO every night to help me relax and sleep to. Especially the timelines. Please keep.up the great work bud!
I'm sure I came across a science fiction/ horror found footage film years ago, with an American military team hunting a UFO , but I absolutely can't remember the name (any help?)
@@scottneil1187 Thanks for the help; it turned out not to be a found footage movie, although it shares an actor with the Blair Witch Project and is co-produced by Daniel Myrick. It’s called The Objective
My list - dead last , as above so below 12. Grave encounters 11. Willow creek 10. REC 9. Cloverfield 8. OG Blair witch 7. Unfriended 6. Exist 5. Creep 4. Newer Blair witch 3. Taking of Deborah 2. Last exercis m 1. Paranormal activity. I love all these but my bottom 2 the rest are all great
The only found footage film that matters is The Poughkeepsie Tapes. A sharp satire on the US medical system, surprisingly, but if I remember correctly it's more of a mockumentary than found footage so I understand its exclusion. The problem with the Blair Witch is the lore isn't interesting. They really tried to make there be lore, but it just doesn't work now, 25 years on. It works far more as the two guys luring Heather out to kill her without getting caught. No supernatural element. No witch. Just two murdering psychopaths with a great alibi, so it makes sense why almost every single expansion of the IP has failed.
Of this list, Cloverfield would get my Dead Last rank. If something like that actually occurred, can you imagine all of the footage ("found" and otherwise) that would be available? Yet, we have to see it unfold through some of the most ridiculously stupid filming from some especially uninteresting individuals. Blair Witch Project had me on the edge of my seat in the packed theater. Cloverfield had me checking the runtime remaining in frustration.
I put As Below dead last because I watched Pyramid before that & I found them way too similar. Although, I do realize now that Pyramid is probably the ripoff
I think it's also worth mentioning the viral marketing leading up to the release of Blair Witch Project. There were missing persons posters for the characters scattered around cities, a website about history of the Blair Witch and all of the disappearances, and even a full faux documentary about the disappearance of the filmmakers that aired on TV. It's a novel concept nowadays, but back in 98/99 this kind of marketing tactic wasn't at all common and it really added to the whole debate on whether or not the movie was real.
I have to say I do have a soft spot for Grave Encounters. It knew what it was doing and generally hit the mark for me and my partner. The sequel only really worked with a specific link back to the first, but mostly it felt empty by comparison
Come to think of it, the whole problem if “why are they still filming?” could work if you had a self-absorbed influencer who is desperately live streaming or trying to get clout. It even fits the classic horror trope of dumb, easily hateable character.
25:00 it stands out so much in movies because it is the "hand of the writer" revealing itself. It is not that people don´t fall when they are running in terror, or that children will cry and do stupid shit: but that the writer did it just in a lazy attempt to further the plot and we feel that very strongly.
I agree with you about ghost hunting shows. They're always the same and they're very boring. I don't like stupid youtube videos that supposedly show ghosts either.
There's a movie called Butterfly Kisses that I think you absolutely should see. It's unfortunately not as well known as it deserves to be (& the director passed away not long ago) but it deserves more recognition, esp in this subGenre
I watched a couple of these but I've never really been into this type of movie genre. I understand the point and I like the concept that just not something I want to watch. And I'm sure if I would get into some of these they would be good but to me they're just not what I go to see movies for.
i guess that's the joy of Dead Last. seeing what other people dig and don't dig. i almost wish i had the space to share when the people send me explanations of why they put things where, since it's usually a cool insight as to why they went the way they did.
@movietimelines That would really cool actually Josh, be fun and interesting to see the reasons behind people's choices. I know I generally send you a line or 2 about why I pick mine and some of my reasons are a bit odd, so I bet others are a great read lol Might be an idea for your new book? Movie timelines viewers picks and the reasoning behind them. I'd certainly buy it :)
Hi Josh... Just curious... I know you know WAY more about horror movies than I do. I was wondering if you know of any other movies like Ghostwatch where it's not found footage but fake broadcast horror?
Oh, God, "The Pyramid" is Not Good. It's also not entirely in found footage. Why? Hell if I know. Speaking of Hell... [cough] Dear American screenplay writers: Stop making Gods of Death/The Underworld evil by default! Anubis is NOT Satan. Hades is NOT Satan. Hel* is NOT (Lady) Satan... "Yes, I know the character in the MCU is based on the character of Hela from Marvel comics, who is a villain (I guess?), I'm just sayin'...
I was surprised that Cloverfield wasn't higher but after seeing the remainder of the list, I understand why. I'm glad to see the love for Creep though. That movie and its sequel were a lot of fun to watch.
i think in "unfriended" (a movie apparantly so funny that i might even watch it some day) the blender scene wanted to be like a visual jump scare, but through the cuts, it just comes across as a comedy edit. like cutting back and forth between two people sitting and talking and all of a sudden one is doing a headstand or some shit like that.
Josh, I'm not knocking your list, but as a FF fan, I would have included some of these underrated gems: Hell House LLC (2015), The Poughkeepsie Tapes (2007), Afflicted (2013), The Possession of Michael King (2014), The Devil's Doorway (2018), VHS (2012) and VHS 2 (2013), Conspiracy (2012), The Borderlands (aka Final Prayer) (2013), Noroi: The Curse (2005), Megan Is Missing (2011), Lake Mungo (2008), The Houses October Built (2014), and Hell House LLC Origins: The Carmichael Manor (2023).
VHS movies will have their own entire episode coming soon. as for the rest, check out the intro, and it'll explain why most of these were not included.
that one was actually on the list for a while, but there were just too many entries, and i needed to whittle it down a bit, and it was one that was chopped off.
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:26 *🎥 Overview of Found Footage Films Ranking* - Explanation of the selection criteria for the films ranked. - Introduction to the voting process and scoring system used by the patrons. - Setting the stage for evaluating the best and worst found footage films. 02:13 *🧟 Dead Last: Blair Witch (2016)* - Critique of the Blair Witch sequel (2016), highlighting its lack of originality and failure to add new elements to the franchise. - Analysis of the film's failure to maintain the essence of found footage with polished production values. - Commentary on the unlikable characters and the film's late attempt at generating tension. 04:32 *🌲 12th Place: Exists (2014)* - Comparison with another Bigfoot-themed found footage film, "Willow Creek." - Discussion on the immersion aspect and the challenges of maintaining believability in found footage. - Appreciation for the action sequences involving the Bigfoot creature. 07:16 *💻 11th Place: Unfriended (2014)* - Criticism of the film's reliance on current technology, leading to potential datedness. - Analysis of the characters' unlikability and the lack of realism in their actions. - Commentary on unintentional humor and shortcomings in delivering shocks or scares. 10:15 *🏞️ 10th Place: Willow Creek (2013)* - Reflection on the filmmaker's unexpected choice for a Bigfoot-themed found footage film. - Evaluation of character dynamics and the pacing of Bigfoot-related content in the film. - Appreciation for the tense final sequences and memorable imagery. 13:03 *👻 9th Place: Grave Encounters (2011)* - Comparison with paranormal investigation reality shows and the film's reversal of their premise. - Critique of the repetitive nature of possession tropes and lack of originality. - Commentary on the film's reliance on typical scares and unlikable characters. 15:35 *👻 8th Place: The Taking of Deborah Logan (2014)* - Discussion on the film's failure to distinguish itself in the possession subgenre. - Critique of repetitive horror tropes and reliance on typical scares. - Commentary on the memorable moments versus overall forgettable nature of the film. 18:29 *👻 7th Place: Paranormal Activity (2007)* - Reflection on the film's impact and cultural significance upon release. - Acknowledgment of the divisive opinions surrounding the franchise. - Personal evaluation of the film's merits and its role in the found footage genre. 19:37 *🎬 Review of "Dead Last" Found Footage Film* - Critique of the found footage film "Dead Last". - Natural dialogue and improv acting work in favor of the film. - Main character criticized for making consistently bad decisions, making the plot feel forced. - Film criticized for being dull with static shots and minimal scares. 21:15 *🎥 Review of "The Last Exorcism"* - Critique of the film "The Last Exorcism". - Tired trope of lapsed religious character challenged by character-driven narrative. - Initial investment due to focus on psychological aspects, but ending criticized for inconsistency. - Film's abrupt ending undermines established tone and themes, leading to disappointment. 23:44 *📹 Review of "As Above, So Below"* - Analysis of "As Above, So Below" as a unique found footage film. - Appreciation for originality in the treasure hunting angle and setting in the French catacombs. - Criticism of characters' unrealistic decisions and the overall acting quality. - Highlight of the film's wild and exciting final act, which elevates the viewing experience. 26:31 *🏙️ Review of "Cloverfield"* - Evaluation of "Cloverfield" as a found footage kaiju film. - Appreciation for setting the film in New York City, leveraging 9/11 trauma for impact. - Critique of the film's acting, which detracts from the realism crucial for found footage. - Praise for the action sequences and portrayal of the kaiju's impact on the city. 29:15 *🏕️ Review of "Creep"* - Assessment of "Creep" as a low-budget found footage experiment. - Recognition of Mark Duplass's performance carrying the film despite its simplicity. - Critique of the third act for breaking immersion and relying on unrealistic character actions. - Acknowledgment of engaging moments despite flaws in the narrative progression. 32:16 *🌲 Review of "The Blair Witch Project"* - Reflection on the massive influence of "The Blair Witch Project" on the found footage genre. - Appreciation for the film's ability to convince viewers of its authenticity. - Recognition that the film's impact varies among viewers, depending on their susceptibility to its atmosphere. - Emphasis on experiencing the film as an experiment rather than a traditional narrative. 35:13 *🧟 Review of "REC" (Wreck)* - Evaluation of "REC" as the top found footage film. - Praise for the authentic performances and innovative storytelling. - Appreciation for the film's fresh take on the zombie genre and its effective use of the found footage format. - Invitation for audience participation in ranking films on patreon.com/movtimelines. 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I saw Paranormal Activity in the theater on opening night, and it was the funniest movie going experience of my life. My friend and I got there about ten minutes late and couldn't find the people we were supposed to meet so we sat up in the nosebleeds and watched a theater full of people gasp and scream as we laughed uncontrollably. Best comedy of the year.
Never said I was. Just a big fan of FF's and know the general opinions of others who are as well. This is like a tier 1 iceberg list IMHO.@@FriendlyNeighborhoodUnclePete
I got to tell Eduardo Sanchez how much I loved "Exists" at the Roswell UFO Fest this year. That man is a giant. I am 6'3" and he made me feel like a child. He might be part Sasquatch himself.
I really enjoyed Exists as well. The Bigfoot designs and story were cool.
I'm 6ft 5 and I wouldn't mess with one of his saquatches lol 🤣
Fun Fact: "Unfriended" was not the first movie done entirely through computer screens. That honor goes to "The Collingswood Story" way back in 2002! I've seen it and it's... ok. Like, if you're into "screenlife" films, I'd say check it out. But it's not essential, imo.
False. They go away from the computer screen, especially when one of the characters tries to hunt down another location
Maybe it doesnt strictly fit the criteria, but The Monster Project is a film I've enjoyed watching multiple times. Love your lists!
I'm one of those happy people who likes the found footage genre. People either like it or can't stand it. Back in the day, if I told someone that I saw The Blair Witch Project, and liked it, they felt compelled to tell me how it made them motion sick and/or how others at the theater also asked for their money back. I've never experienced that with another genre.
Darnit. You didn't cover Apollo 18 or any of the VHS films.
The VHS franchise has its own separate timeline video...... which by the way needs to be updated
VHS will have its own episode in the near future.
You mentioning Apollo 18, has made me want to rewatch Europa Report.
@@ultramk2698 [snerk] Nice.
The mayor problem with The Last Exorcist is that in the final 15 minutes it turns into Rosemary's Baby. Funny, it's not the only found footage film that switches into that direction, just watch Eli Rothy's favorite Devil's Due
I'm not really a fan of this format (the idea that people keep on filming regardless of what's happening is pretty ludicrous), but I enjoyed Deadstream (2022). It's like a found footage version of Evil Dead II.
There are so many Found footage films we definitely need another list.
yeah, there will likely be a follow up at some point in the future.
I figured you might, because at some point you would want to see how some of the found footage films that includes non-found content do (i.e. The Last Broadcast). This list made me want to rewatch several movies, (such as The St. Francisville Experiment), to see how they hold up for me.
@@ultramk2698 He could do a whole list of just mockumentaries and still do another, separate "exclusively found footage" list. I'm not saying he has to, I'm just saying that there's enough of both for their own lists.
Yes. There are plenty of movies within both genres/subgenres worthy of acknowledgement/discussion, whether he mixes/blends them, or separates them into subgenres of sub-subgenres. He could produce many videos. And I would be into that. When I was a kid, I went down the Faces Of Death rabbit hole, and it sparked curiosity of recovered film/found footage, snuff films, and morbid mockumentaries. I dislike more of the movies in these categories, than I like, but overall there are still a lot that I have liked. So let's hope this video does well.
I love the first Blair Project, Noroi, and Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum. Not a huge fan of any other found footage film I've seen. Creep I found especially annoying and terrible. I'll never understand what people see in it.
Also, you didn't mentioned because it was implied, but this list is composed by solely found footage horror films (which to be honest, are the most common) otherwise Chronicle would be among the best on this list.
I guess that film belong to another category, such as "superheroes without a cape" like Push (2009)
I never liked found footage films.
Blair witch is obviously the og so gets points for that, and Frankensteins Army was pretty good. Otherwise iv disliked every other one iv seen, and I always dislike it when films have a found footage section.
Taking of Deborah Logan and creep were my favorite out of all them, also idk why but I have never cared for the original Blair witch I've always felt like it was a pretty bad movie
Nothing can top first time I saw the Blair witch project its #1 by far wasnt sold even on this is real thing either maybe it's also being lost in the woods abunch of times myself thing too
I’m not DEAD LAST in the comments this time te he he
I have very mild claustrophobia. I'm okay in caves but when I went to our local Sea Life Centre some 20 years ago the underwater tunnel triggered a panic attack. It was the weight of the water above me and I suspect that's what you're feeling, Josh. Except with earth, obviously.
I'm a huge fan of some of these. My top three would be Blair Witch Project, REC and As Above, So Below.
I’m sorry but I think cannibal holocaust is the grandfather and should be at least mentioned. I’m staunchly against the animal cruelty but as an unsettling film it fires on all cylinders. And as far as being “found footage “, it had so many people fooled, the director had to drag some of the actors into court to prove that they weren’t murdered on film.
Some bits of cannibal holocaust are not found footage.
I wouldn't include that one since more than half of the film is a traditional narrative, and only a portion of it falls under the "found footage" umbrella. it would be interesting to see how it rated, though.
At first I thought the original Blair Witch was dead last and was pretty confused for a few seconds
Loved this list. I don’t want to say which since it is a spoiler, but one of these, the characters recording survive. So is that mean the footage is not really, “found”? It actually is my favorite film on this list.
I think I know the one you mean. I've actually seen a few found footage horror films where at least one person survives, so "everybody dies" is not the hard-and-fast rule it used to be for the genre.
You should check out The Tunnel and Savageland, both found footage but Savageland also has some mockumentary parts.
The Tunnel is free on TH-cam. It's not entirely found footage but the bits that are are terrifying.
The Tunnel actually fits on the "mockumentary" style
@@wratched Ah, i have not watched it since it release. Forgot about that. :)
Savageland is amazing, and is definitely a mockumentary and will show up on that ranking.
@@movietimelines Thanks for making so much awesome content :)
Just wanted to throw a shoutout there and mention how much i enjoy ALL OF YOUR CONTENT!! for whatever reason, its my GO TO every night to help me relax and sleep to. Especially the timelines. Please keep.up the great work bud!
I'm sure I came across a science fiction/ horror found footage film years ago, with an American military team hunting a UFO , but I absolutely can't remember the name (any help?)
Area51? or Alien Origin?.
@@scottneil1187 Thanks for the help; it turned out not to be a found footage movie, although it shares an actor with the Blair Witch Project and is co-produced by Daniel Myrick. It’s called The Objective
My list - dead last , as above so below 12. Grave encounters 11. Willow creek 10. REC 9. Cloverfield 8. OG Blair witch 7. Unfriended 6. Exist 5. Creep 4. Newer Blair witch 3. Taking of Deborah 2. Last exercis
m 1. Paranormal activity. I love all these but my bottom 2 the rest are all great
FINALLY! somebody acknowldges my FIRST thoughts on "willow creek" xD yes.. it was zed.
The only found footage film that matters is The Poughkeepsie Tapes. A sharp satire on the US medical system, surprisingly, but if I remember correctly it's more of a mockumentary than found footage so I understand its exclusion.
The problem with the Blair Witch is the lore isn't interesting. They really tried to make there be lore, but it just doesn't work now, 25 years on. It works far more as the two guys luring Heather out to kill her without getting caught. No supernatural element. No witch. Just two murdering psychopaths with a great alibi, so it makes sense why almost every single expansion of the IP has failed.
Of this list, Cloverfield would get my Dead Last rank. If something like that actually occurred, can you imagine all of the footage ("found" and otherwise) that would be available? Yet, we have to see it unfold through some of the most ridiculously stupid filming from some especially uninteresting individuals. Blair Witch Project had me on the edge of my seat in the packed theater. Cloverfield had me checking the runtime remaining in frustration.
I put As Below dead last because I watched Pyramid before that & I found them way too similar. Although, I do realize now that Pyramid is probably the ripoff
Hellhouse LLC is my top FF
I think it's also worth mentioning the viral marketing leading up to the release of Blair Witch Project. There were missing persons posters for the characters scattered around cities, a website about history of the Blair Witch and all of the disappearances, and even a full faux documentary about the disappearance of the filmmakers that aired on TV. It's a novel concept nowadays, but back in 98/99 this kind of marketing tactic wasn't at all common and it really added to the whole debate on whether or not the movie was real.
Creep #1, REC #2. But I won't argue with Rec at #1.
I have to say I do have a soft spot for Grave Encounters. It knew what it was doing and generally hit the mark for me and my partner. The sequel only really worked with a specific link back to the first, but mostly it felt empty by comparison
Come to think of it, the whole problem if “why are they still filming?” could work if you had a self-absorbed influencer who is desperately live streaming or trying to get clout. It even fits the classic horror trope of dumb, easily hateable character.
25:00 it stands out so much in movies because it is the "hand of the writer" revealing itself. It is not that people don´t fall when they are running in terror, or that children will cry and do stupid shit: but that the writer did it just in a lazy attempt to further the plot and we feel that very strongly.
My favorite out of this list is probably Cloverfield followed by Grave Encounters and then Creep.
I agree with you about ghost hunting shows. They're always the same and they're very boring. I don't like stupid youtube videos that supposedly show ghosts either.
Really surprised that The McPherson Tape didn't place. That movie is pretty iconic
There's a movie called Butterfly Kisses that I think you absolutely should see. It's unfortunately not as well known as it deserves to be (& the director passed away not long ago) but it deserves more recognition, esp in this subGenre
heard the words "found footage" and "zombie flick" and for a horrible moment i thought "diary of the dead".
I watched a couple of these but I've never really been into this type of movie genre. I understand the point and I like the concept that just not something I want to watch. And I'm sure if I would get into some of these they would be good but to me they're just not what I go to see movies for.
Didnt Luther McDonald assert his dominance on Eduardo Sanchez?
Host, is far superior to Unfriended. think it was filmed during lockdown
at least Blair Witch (2016) was a better movie than the trash that was Book of Shadows Blair Witch 2
On what planet does Unfriended get higher ratings than Exists? lol I've lost any remaining faith I had in humanity Josh, I really have
The people with short attention span.
i guess that's the joy of Dead Last. seeing what other people dig and don't dig. i almost wish i had the space to share when the people send me explanations of why they put things where, since it's usually a cool insight as to why they went the way they did.
@@movietimelines That would be cool, actually! Maybe you could do that for Halloween; just the one time every year might work?
@movietimelines That would really cool actually Josh, be fun and interesting to see the reasons behind people's choices. I know I generally send you a line or 2 about why I pick mine and some of my reasons are a bit odd, so I bet others are a great read lol Might be an idea for your new book? Movie timelines viewers picks and the reasoning behind them. I'd certainly buy it :)
It’s pretty darn easy. Unfriended was ridiculous but kind of interesting. Exists was agonizing to sit through.
Apparently 5250 is something adjacent. But personally, I've only heard of 5150.
5250 allows the hospital to hold you up to 14 days
surprised you didnt include v/h/s
the VHS films will have an entire Dead Last episode to themselves in the near future.
You missed the point of Last Exorcist ending… it’s about a man who regains his faith
Hi Josh... Just curious... I know you know WAY more about horror movies than I do. I was wondering if you know of any other movies like Ghostwatch where it's not found footage but fake broadcast horror?
have you see the WNUF Halloween Special?
Why no Cannibal Holocaust?. Does it somehow not count?.
How were clover field and grave encounters ranked so badly here? Rec and creep are overrated
I would have ranked Creep first myself, but I have to ask why The Poughkeepsie Tapes wasn't on this list?
it's a mockumentary. it'll be on a list of those in the future.
excellent list. not a fan of the blair witch or paranormal activity but can get on board with most of these rankings
I’m gonna be honest never seen Cloverfield but after this I need to see it
Shaky camera on the forest, Shaky camera on a house, have you seen The Pyramid?which is .......well, shaky camera inside a pyramid
Oh, God, "The Pyramid" is Not Good. It's also not entirely in found footage. Why? Hell if I know. Speaking of Hell... [cough] Dear American screenplay writers: Stop making Gods of Death/The Underworld evil by default! Anubis is NOT Satan. Hades is NOT Satan. Hel* is NOT (Lady) Satan...
"Yes, I know the character in the MCU is based on the character of Hela from Marvel comics, who is a villain (I guess?), I'm just sayin'...
😱 no Mount Misery Road???
lol. it wouldn't be fair to include it, because it would clearly be #1.
@@movietimelines 🤣🤣
Love Rec.....its such a great movie
This was a great vid. Dead last is one of my favs
I love Grave Encounters
I was surprised that Cloverfield wasn't higher but after seeing the remainder of the list, I understand why. I'm glad to see the love for Creep though. That movie and its sequel were a lot of fun to watch.
i think in "unfriended" (a movie apparantly so funny that i might even watch it some day) the blender scene wanted to be like a visual jump scare, but through the cuts, it just comes across as a comedy edit. like cutting back and forth between two people sitting and talking and all of a sudden one is doing a headstand or some shit like that.
you missed the SX tape(probabily the worst found footage ever)
Probably for the best he didn't cover it.
That one was Horrible, I almost didn't finish it. Really bad!
also i dont get...if you gonna show a BJ scene, why censor like is a japanese Corn movie?@@FriendlyNeighborhoodUnclePete
Josh, I'm not knocking your list, but as a FF fan, I would have included some of these underrated gems: Hell House LLC (2015), The Poughkeepsie Tapes (2007), Afflicted (2013), The Possession of Michael King (2014), The Devil's Doorway (2018), VHS (2012) and VHS 2 (2013), Conspiracy (2012), The Borderlands (aka Final Prayer) (2013), Noroi: The Curse (2005), Megan Is Missing (2011), Lake Mungo (2008), The Houses October Built (2014), and Hell House LLC Origins: The Carmichael Manor (2023).
Aren’t several of those presented as documentaries? And therefore not technically “found footage” as he explained in the beginning
VHS movies will have their own entire episode coming soon. as for the rest, check out the intro, and it'll explain why most of these were not included.
What wait there is a 4th LLC?
@@crazytexan7532 Yes and it's f'n amazing! It's as scary as the original.
@@peterdanior4538 Just because some of them are presented as documentaries, it doesn't mean they are not found footage.
Possession is something you can fight.
Unless you're Sam Neil
I was expecting The Visit to be on here somewhere. Is that found footage or a mockumentary?
Mockumentary, basically if the main characters survive to upload the footage it’s technically not “Found” footage
that one was actually on the list for a while, but there were just too many entries, and i needed to whittle it down a bit, and it was one that was chopped off.
@@peterdanior4538 At least one of the movies on this list has at least one survivor, actually, so that's not a disqualifier.
@@fisheyenomiko do you mean Creep?
@@peterdanior4538 No, I'm referring to another film. I don't want to say because I don't want to spoil the movie.
15:37 how funny just watched this last night
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:
00:26 *🎥 Overview of Found Footage Films Ranking*
- Explanation of the selection criteria for the films ranked.
- Introduction to the voting process and scoring system used by the patrons.
- Setting the stage for evaluating the best and worst found footage films.
02:13 *🧟 Dead Last: Blair Witch (2016)*
- Critique of the Blair Witch sequel (2016), highlighting its lack of originality and failure to add new elements to the franchise.
- Analysis of the film's failure to maintain the essence of found footage with polished production values.
- Commentary on the unlikable characters and the film's late attempt at generating tension.
04:32 *🌲 12th Place: Exists (2014)*
- Comparison with another Bigfoot-themed found footage film, "Willow Creek."
- Discussion on the immersion aspect and the challenges of maintaining believability in found footage.
- Appreciation for the action sequences involving the Bigfoot creature.
07:16 *💻 11th Place: Unfriended (2014)*
- Criticism of the film's reliance on current technology, leading to potential datedness.
- Analysis of the characters' unlikability and the lack of realism in their actions.
- Commentary on unintentional humor and shortcomings in delivering shocks or scares.
10:15 *🏞️ 10th Place: Willow Creek (2013)*
- Reflection on the filmmaker's unexpected choice for a Bigfoot-themed found footage film.
- Evaluation of character dynamics and the pacing of Bigfoot-related content in the film.
- Appreciation for the tense final sequences and memorable imagery.
13:03 *👻 9th Place: Grave Encounters (2011)*
- Comparison with paranormal investigation reality shows and the film's reversal of their premise.
- Critique of the repetitive nature of possession tropes and lack of originality.
- Commentary on the film's reliance on typical scares and unlikable characters.
15:35 *👻 8th Place: The Taking of Deborah Logan (2014)*
- Discussion on the film's failure to distinguish itself in the possession subgenre.
- Critique of repetitive horror tropes and reliance on typical scares.
- Commentary on the memorable moments versus overall forgettable nature of the film.
18:29 *👻 7th Place: Paranormal Activity (2007)*
- Reflection on the film's impact and cultural significance upon release.
- Acknowledgment of the divisive opinions surrounding the franchise.
- Personal evaluation of the film's merits and its role in the found footage genre.
19:37 *🎬 Review of "Dead Last" Found Footage Film*
- Critique of the found footage film "Dead Last".
- Natural dialogue and improv acting work in favor of the film.
- Main character criticized for making consistently bad decisions, making the plot feel forced.
- Film criticized for being dull with static shots and minimal scares.
21:15 *🎥 Review of "The Last Exorcism"*
- Critique of the film "The Last Exorcism".
- Tired trope of lapsed religious character challenged by character-driven narrative.
- Initial investment due to focus on psychological aspects, but ending criticized for inconsistency.
- Film's abrupt ending undermines established tone and themes, leading to disappointment.
23:44 *📹 Review of "As Above, So Below"*
- Analysis of "As Above, So Below" as a unique found footage film.
- Appreciation for originality in the treasure hunting angle and setting in the French catacombs.
- Criticism of characters' unrealistic decisions and the overall acting quality.
- Highlight of the film's wild and exciting final act, which elevates the viewing experience.
26:31 *🏙️ Review of "Cloverfield"*
- Evaluation of "Cloverfield" as a found footage kaiju film.
- Appreciation for setting the film in New York City, leveraging 9/11 trauma for impact.
- Critique of the film's acting, which detracts from the realism crucial for found footage.
- Praise for the action sequences and portrayal of the kaiju's impact on the city.
29:15 *🏕️ Review of "Creep"*
- Assessment of "Creep" as a low-budget found footage experiment.
- Recognition of Mark Duplass's performance carrying the film despite its simplicity.
- Critique of the third act for breaking immersion and relying on unrealistic character actions.
- Acknowledgment of engaging moments despite flaws in the narrative progression.
32:16 *🌲 Review of "The Blair Witch Project"*
- Reflection on the massive influence of "The Blair Witch Project" on the found footage genre.
- Appreciation for the film's ability to convince viewers of its authenticity.
- Recognition that the film's impact varies among viewers, depending on their susceptibility to its atmosphere.
- Emphasis on experiencing the film as an experiment rather than a traditional narrative.
35:13 *🧟 Review of "REC" (Wreck)*
- Evaluation of "REC" as the top found footage film.
- Praise for the authentic performances and innovative storytelling.
- Appreciation for the film's fresh take on the zombie genre and its effective use of the found footage format.
- Invitation for audience participation in ranking films on patreon.com/movtimelines.
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I saw Paranormal Activity in the theater on opening night, and it was the funniest movie going experience of my life.
My friend and I got there about ten minutes late and couldn't find the people we were supposed to meet so we sat up in the nosebleeds and watched a theater full of people gasp and scream as we laughed uncontrollably. Best comedy of the year.
Last Exorcist laps Blair Witch Project all day for me.
REC is the best by far..
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No "Troll Hunter"? By FAR my favorite found footage movie!
it was on this list originally, but i just had too many entries, and had to pare it down, and it was one that was removed.
Pretty clear the people that voted on these aren't truly FF fans.
So how would a true FF have voted? Since you're the goverining authority on the subject.
Never said I was. Just a big fan of FF's and know the general opinions of others who are as well. This is like a tier 1 iceberg list IMHO.@@FriendlyNeighborhoodUnclePete