The Most Upsetting Found Footage Horror Movie Ever Made is Now Free to Watch: “A constant state of dread”
Found footage seems to be a horror subgenre that people either love or hate, without much middle ground. There are people like Dread Central editor-in-chief Mary Beth McAndrews who see infinite merit in the technique. Inversely, there are people who seem determined to hate any film that implements the first-person point of view style, no matter how good or bad it is.
If you consider yourself open-minded and are willing to experience a found footage film with no preconceived ideas, I have a recommendation to share. I’m talking about a flick so immersive and so dark that it made me, a seasoned horror fan, feel unsafe the first time I watched it.
I’m talking about John Erick Dowdle’s nightmare-inducing horror chiller The Poughkeepsie Tapes, which is presently available to stream on Tubi.
Dowdle sits at the helm of the picture and takes the primary writing credit. His brother, and longtime collaborator, Drew Dowdle, claims a ‘story by’ credit on the flick.
What is the setup for The Poughkeepsie Tapes?
Homicide investigators from New York City stumble upon videotapes evidencing the various crimes of a serial killer in a forsaken house in Poughkeepsie.
I am such a fan of The Poughkeepsie Tapes that I once loudly sang its praises via my Dread Central column, The Overlooked Motel. I spoke to the picture’s immersive nature, saying: “The Poughkeepsie Tapes is a film that manages to blur the lines between real and make-believe. Solid performances across the board, coupled with strategic editing, serve to keep the viewer in a constant state of dread and disbelief.”
I would really like to spend more time selling you on the film, but I don’t want to spoil any of the surprises in store, because if you can go in somewhat cold, you’ll likely enjoy this gritty and unflinching effort even more.
The Poughkeepsie Tapes is finally widely available on both physical media and streaming. However, that wasn’t always the case. For a long period of time, the flick was unobtainable by legal means. So, don’t take the flick’s present availability for granted. Stream it on Tubi, or, better yet, pick up a copy on DVD or Blu-ray. I can safely say you’ll be glad you did.
That’s all I’ve got for you. Make sure to stay tuned to the site for more enticing updates from the streaming scene as they break. In the meantime, you can always find more of me and my nonsense on Threads. I am active on the platform as @FunWithHorror.
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