Welcome back to the second part of my found-footage horror films list. If you missed it, check out Part 1 for the first 10 movies. In this installment, I’ll be covering the remaining 10 movies, from chilling supernatural hauntings to inventive new takes on the genre. Like Part 1, these entries showcase the creativity and suspense that make found-footage horror so compelling.
11. The Houses October Built
Released: 2014
Rating: Not Rated
A group of friends embark on an RV road trip to document the most extreme underground haunted houses in America. Things go from fun to scary when they are contacted by members of Blue Skeleton, an extreme haunt that may do more than just scare them. There is a 2017 sequel, The Houses October Built 2, which isn’t quite as good but would make a great double feature on Halloween.
Watch the trailer here.
The Houses October Built; Image credit: Image Entertainment
12. JeruZalem
Released: 2015
Rating: R
Two American girls, Sarah and Rachel, travel to Jerusalem for Yom Kippur and must fight to survive when a biblical prophecy comes true and winged demonic creatures take over the city. JeruZalem offers a unique first-person perspective, with all the action shown through Rachel’s Google Glass. Few films in the genre have been shot in a location as memorable as Jerusalem’s historic Old City.
Watch the trailer here.
JeruZalem; Image credit: Epic Pictures
13. Late Night with the Devil
Released: 2023
Rating: R
A late-night talk show host broadcasts a live Halloween special featuring a parapsychologist and a seemingly possessed girl to boost his TV ratings. Horror and grisly deaths occur when the demon takes over the show. Late Night With the Devil perfectly captures the look and feel of 1970s late-night television, creating a truly unique viewing experience.
Watch the trailer here.
Late Night With the Devil; Image credit: IFC Films
14. Paranormal Activity
Released: 2007
Rating: R
Paranormal Activity is one of the most well-known and successful horror films of the 2000s. The film follows Katie and Micah, who suspect a supernatural presence in their home. To capture evidence of the entity, Micah installs cameras throughout the house, but the activity escalates to a terrifying conclusion. An ingenious marketing campaign let people “vote” for the film to be shown in their cities. So far, six sequels have been released. Additionally, the documentary Unknown Dimension: The Story of Paranormal Activity, which explores the incredible story behind the making of the original film, is definitely worth a watch.
Watch the trailer here.
Paranormal Activity; Image credit: Paramount Pictures
15. Rec
Released: 2007
Rating: R
Rec is a Spanish horror film about a TV reporter and her cameraman assigned to document overnight activities at a local fire station. When the firemen respond to an emergency at a Barcelona apartment building, they become trapped as a violent infection spreads and the building is quarantined. Rec is a Spanish film with English subtitles, but if you prefer an English-language version, there is a 2008 American remake called Quarantine.
Watch the trailer here.
Rec; Image credit: Filmax Entertainment
16. Spree
Released: 2020
Rating: Not Rated
Spree stars Joe Keery as Kurt Kunkle, a rideshare driver with a YouTube channel no one watches, who is obsessed with achieving internet fame. He devises a plan to livestream the murders of his rideshare passengers to go viral and gain followers. Spree offers a unique live social media-driven style and has been called an “American Psycho for the Digital Age.”
Watch the trailer here.
Spree; Image credit: RLJE Films
17. Strange Harvest
Released: 2024
Rating: R
Strange Harvest is a mockumentary about the search for a ritualistic serial killer known as Mr. Shiny. It perfectly mimics true-crime documentaries, using new clips, surveillance footage, police body-cam recordings, and interviews with the detectives assigned to the case. The film effectively blends these real-world elements with themes of cosmic horror.
Watch the trailer here.
Strange Harvest; Image credit: Roadside Attractions
18. The Tunnel
Released: 2011
Rating: Not Rated
An Australian horror film about an ambitious journalist and her crew, who venture into the tunnels beneath Sydney to investigate a government cover-up and reports of missing homeless people. As they venture deeper into the pitch-black tunnels, the crew realizes an unknown creature is stalking them. The Tunnel combines survivor interviews with the crew’s dark, gritty footage from the tunnels, using an effective mockumentary style.
Watch the trailer here.
The Tunnel; Image credit: Distracted Media
19. Wer
Released: 2013
Rating: R
Wer is a hybrid found-footage film with an original take on the werewolf genre. When a vacationing family is brutally murdered in the French countryside, the police arrest Talan Gwynek, a brutish-looking yet seemingly gentle local man, for the crime. An American attorney agrees to defend him, but she soon realizes Talan may not be what he seems.
Watch the trailer here.
Wer; Image credit: Sierra Pictures
20. Willow Creek
Released: 2013
Rating: Not Rated
No list like this would be complete without a Bigfoot film, and in my opinion, Willow Creek is among the best. The story follows Jim, a Bigfoot enthusiast determined to capture footage of the creature for his documentary. Along with his skeptical girlfriend, Kelly, Jim discovers the horrifying truth about Bigfoot while camping in a remote area known for its sightings of the creature.
Watch the trailer here.
Willow Creek; Image credit: Dark Sky Films
That wraps up my complete list of 20 must-watch found-footage horror films! If you haven’t yet, be sure to check out Part 1 for the first 10 films, and start planning your ultimate horror movie marathon.
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Featured image photo credit: Sierra Pictures
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