Best Found Footage Movies

We’ve compiled a list of the best found footage movies ever made. Covering everything from horror, comedy, science fiction, action, mystery, and more! We’ve seen every film twice and given them our stamp of approval.

Movies are sorted by year of release, then by title. With newest releases at the top. This list is updated regularly, as new films are found. Our curated selection is designed to offer something for everyone that appreciates the genre.

What is a Found Footage Film?

Found footage films are based around the idea of regular people, or a film crew, making the recording you see. They are sometimes called a “mockumentary,” which is fictional documentary.

The recordings you see are then found by someone after the characters have died, disappeared, or passed on their recordings to someone else. The goal is to ground the story in realism by presenting events as true and factual. Because of this, audiences tend to be split on their opinions and ratings. Fans of the genre find these films engaging and entertaining.

Do Not Enter (2024)

After posting a viral video on YouTube, two rising YouTube stars suddenly decide to enter an abandoned home where they believe paranormal activities may exist.

Do Not Enter (2024) on IMDb

Rating: Not Rated
Runtime: 1 hour 25 minutes
Language: Spanish

Director: Hugo Cardozo
Writers: Hugo Cardozo
Stars: Lucas Caballero, Pablo Martínez, Rafael Alfaro

Milk & Serial (2024)

A rising prank war between two friends takes a dark turn, and leads to terrifying events.

Milk & Serial (2024) on IMDb

Rating: Not Rated
Runtime: 1 hour 2 minutes
Language: English

Director: Curry Barker
Writers: Curry Barker
Stars: Curry Barker, Cooper Tomlinson, Adlih Alvarado

Missing (2023)

A mother goes on vacation and disappears. Prompting her daughter to look for her from home.

Missing (2023) on IMDb

Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 1 hour 51 minutes
Language: English

Director: Nicholas D. Johnson, Will Merrick
Writers: Will Merrick, Nicholas D. Johnson, Sev Ohanian
Stars: Ava Zaria, Nia Long, Tim Griffin

Deadstream (2022)

An influencer on the rebound from shame seeks newfound fame by visiting a notoriously haunted house alone with cameras rolling.

Deadstream (2022) on IMDb

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Rating: Not Rated
Runtime: 1 hour 27 minutes
Language: English

Director: Joseph Winter, Vanessa Winter
Writers: Vanessa Winter, Joseph Winter
Stars: Joseph Winter, Melanie Stone

Horror in the High Desert (2021)

When an outdoorsman goes missing, friends and family discuss what they know and what may have happened leading up to his disappearance.

Horror in the High Desert (2021) on IMDb

Rating: Not Rated
Runtime: 1 hour 22 minutes
Language: English

Director: Dutch Marich
Writers: Dutch Marich
Stars: Suziey Block, Eric Mencis, David Morales

The Circle (2020)

A seance is held so a man may skip to his deceased grandfather. But things become strange following their attempt to speak with him.

The Circle (2020) on IMDb

Rating: Not Rated
Runtime: 1 hour 28 minutes
Language: English

Director: Michael Lansu
Writers: Michael Lansu, Carolyn Shoemaker
Stars: Caitlin Costello, Kaylee Diller, Heather Johns

Host (2020)

A group of friends hold a seance via online chat and underestimate the danger of their actions.

Host (2020) on IMDb

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Rating: Not Rated
Runtime: 57 minutes
Language: English

Director: Rob Savage
Writers: Gemma Hurley, Rob Savage, Jed Shepherd
Stars: Haley Bishop, Jemma Moore, Emma Louise Webb

Butterfly Kisses (2018)

A man finds a long-lost documentary made by two college filmmakers in search of the urban legend known as The Peeping Tom.

Butterfly Kisses (2018) on IMDb

Rating: Not Rated
Runtime: 1 hour 31 minutes
Language: English

Director: Erik Kristopher Myers
Writer: Erik Kristopher Myers
Stars: Rachel Armiger, Reed DeLisle, Matt Lake

Searching (2018)

Following the disappearance of his daughter, a father goes on a desperate search to find her.

Searching (2018) on IMDb

Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 1 hour 42 minutes
Language: English

Director: Aneesh Chaganty
Writers: Aneesh Chaganty, Sev Ohanian
Stars: John Cho, Debra Messing, Joseph Lee

Unfriended: Dark Web (2018)

When a group of friends host an online video chat, they meet a faceless stranger looking to play a dangerous game.

Unfriended: Dark Web (2018) on IMDb

Rating: R
Runtime: 1 hour 32 minutes
Language: English

Director: Stephen Susco
Writers: Stephen Susco
Stars: Colin Woodell, Stephanie Nogueras, Betty Gabriel

Phoenix Forgotten (2017)

When a trio of friends disappear, a sibling of one of the missing person’s seeks to unravel the truth.

Phoenix Forgotten (2017) on IMDb

Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 1 hour 27 minutes
Language: English

Director: Justin Barber
Writers: T.S. Nowlin, Justin Barber
Stars: Chelsea Lopez, Luke Spencer Roberts, Florence Hartigan

Scare Campaign (2016)

A TV crew plays a prank at an old asylum and finds more than what they bargained for.

Scare Campaign (2016) on IMDb

Rating: Not Rated
Runtime: 1 hour 20 minutes
Language: English

Director: Cameron Cairnes, Colin Cairnes
Writers: Cameron Cairnes, Colin Cairnes
Stars: Meegan Warner, Ian Meadows, Olivia DeJonge

Afflicted (2015)

Two best friends travelling abroad come into peril when one of them contracts a mysterious affliction.

Afflicted (2013) on IMDb

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Rating: R
Runtime: 1 hour 25 minutes
Language: English

Director: Derek Lee, Clif Prowse
Writers: Derek Lee, Clif Prowse
Stars: Clif Prowse, Derek Lee,  Michael Gill

Project Almanac (2015)

A group of teenagers discover a hidden time machine and underestimate the power they now control.

Project Almanac (2015) on IMDb

Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 1 hour 46 minutes
Language: English

Director: Dean Israelite
Writers: Jason Pagan, Andrew Deutschman
Stars: David Raskin, Virginia Gardner, Sofia Black-D’Elia

Re-Kill (2015)

Zombies have overrun the world, and the only thing stopping them are squads of law enforcement cleaning up infected zones.

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Rating: R
Runtime: 1 hour 28 minutes
Language: English

Director: Valeri Milev
Writers: Michael Hurst, Bruce Payne
Stars: Bruce Payne, Daniella Alonso, Roger Cross

Savageland (2015)

A small town’s population is completely wiped out and the sole survivor, a Mexican immigrant illegally in the USA, is the sole suspect behind what happened.

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Rating: Not Rated
Runtime: 1 hour 22 minutes
Language: English

Directors: Phil Guidry, Simon Herbert, David Whelan
Writers: Phil Guidry, Simon Herbert, David Whelan
Stars: Heather Moore, Lars Nielsen, J.C. Carlos

The Visit (2015)

A pair of kids are delivered to their grandparents, where odd and eerie events happen every night.

The Visit (2015) on IMDb

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Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 1 hour 34 minutes
Language: English

Director: M. Night Shyamalan
Writers: M. Night Shyamalan
Stars: Olivia DeJonge, Ed Oxenbould, Deanna Dunagan

A Record of Sweet Muder (2014)

 A serial killer holds a pair hostage, as he forces them to record him at all times. Claiming what he’s doing if for something good.

A Record of Sweet Murder (2014) on IMDb

Rating: R
Runtime: 1 hour 26 minutes
Language: Japanese

Director: Kôji Shiraishi
Writers: Kôji Shiraishi
Stars: Yeon Je-wook, Kim Kkobbi, Tsukasa Aoi

As Above, So Below (2014)

A small group of misfits and anthropologists seek out ancient treasures they believe are hidden below the Paris Catacombs.

As Above, So Below (2014) on IMDb

Rating: R
Runtime: 1 hour 33 minutes
Language: English, French

Director: John Erick Dowdle
Writers: John Erick Dowdle, Drew Dowdle
Stars: Perdita Weeks, Ben Feldman, Edwin Hodge

The Possession of Michael King (2014)

A man with a grudge against the supernatural taunts demons and black magic to prove it doesn’t exist.

The Possession of Michael King (2014) on IMDb

Rating: R
Runtime: 1 hour 23 minutes
Language: English

Director: David Jung
Writers: David Jung, Tedi Sarafian
Stars: Shane Johnson, Ella Anderson, Cara Pifko

Unfriended (2014)

A group of friends on an online video call believe an evil spirit may be amongst them.

Unfriended (2014) on IMDb

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Rating: R
Runtime: 1 hour 23 minutes
Language: English

Director: Levan Gabriadze
Writers: Nelson Greaves
Stars: Heather Sossaman, Matthew Bohrer, Courtney Halverson

The Borderlands (2013)

Paranormal investigators hired by the Catholic Church are brought in to confirm if supernatural events are occurring at a small church. What they discover is much bigger then anticpicated.

Final Prayer (2013) on IMDb

Rating: R
Runtime: 1 hour 29 minutes
Language: English

Director: Elliot Goldner
Writers: Elliot Goldner
Stars: Gordon Kennedy, Robin Hill, Aidan McArdle

The Den (2013)

While conducting a study about online web cam chats, a woman stumbles into a murder in the making.

The Den (2013) on IMDb

Rating: R
Runtime: 1 hour 16 minutes
Language: English

Director: Zachary Donohue
Writers: Zachary Donohue, Lauren Thompson
Stars: Melanie Papalia, David Schlachtenhaufen, Adam Shapiro

Europa Report (2013)

A small crew of astronauts investigates Jupiter’s moon Europa in search of life beyond Earth.

Europa Report (2013) on IMDb

Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 1 hour 30 minutes
Language: English

Director: Sebastián Cordero
Writers: Philip Gelatt
Stars: Sharlto Copley, Michael Nyqvist, Christian Camargo

The Sacrament (2013)

A TV crew follows the leader of Eden Parish, and discover something sinisiter behind their paradise.

The Sacrament (2013) on IMDb

Rating: R
Runtime: 1 hour 39 minutes
Language: English

Director: Ti West
Writers: Ti West
Stars: Joe Swanberg, AJ Bowen, Kentucker Audley

Senritsu Kaiki File Kowasugui! File 04: The Truth ! Hanako-san in the Toilet (2013)

A team of paranormal investigators look into the truth behind an urban legend about a school where some claim a bathroom is haunted.

Senritsu Kaiki File Kowasugi File 04: The Truth! Hanako-san in the toilet (2013) on IMDb

Rating: Not Rated
Runtime: 1 hour 14 minutes
Language: Japanese

Director: Kôji Shiraishi
Writers: Kôji Shiraishi
Stars: Shigeo Ôsako, Chika Kuboyama, Hitomi Kurihara

The Slender Man (2013)

Two separate groups work to unravel the legend behind The Slender Man. With one man seeking to find his missing son, while the other pair look to discover the truth.

The Slender Man (2013) on IMDb

Rating: Not Rated
Runtime: 1 hour 18 minutes
Language: English

Director: Aj Meadows
Writers: Jeremy Kirk, Aj Meadows
Stars: Adam Hartley, Madeleine Rouse, Eric Warrington

Chronicle (2012)

A trio of best friends gain superpowers and soon realize their biggest challenge is controlling their newfound power.

Chronicle (2012) on IMDb

Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 1 hour 24 minutes
Language: English

Director: Josh Trank
Writers: Max Landis, Josh Trank
Stars: Dane DeHaan, Alex Russell, Michael B. Jordan

The Conspiracy (2012)

Two filmmakers uncover the truth behind a dangerous secret society, and tempt fate with their lives.

The Conspiracy (2012) on IMDb

Rating: Not Rated
Runtime: 1 hour 24 minutes
Language: English

Director: Christopher MacBride
Writers: Christopher MacBride
Stars: Aaron Poole, James Gilbert, Ian Anderson

Evidence (2012)

What starts out as a camping trip transforms into a dangerous game of life or death. As four friends learn of a mysterious creature lurking in the shadows.

Evidence (2012) on IMDb

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Rating: R
Runtime: 1 hour 18 minutes
Language: English

Director: Howie Askins
Writers: Ryan McCoy
Stars: Ashley Bracken, Abigail Richi, Brett Rosenberg

Senritsu Kaiki File Kowasugui! File 01: Operation Capture the Slit-Mouthed Woman (2012)

Paranormal investigates look into the legend of a slit-mouthed woman with supernatural powers roaming the streets of Japan.

Senritsu Kaiki File Kowasugi File 01: Operation Capture the Slit-Mouthed Woman (2012) on IMDb

Director: Kôji Shiraishi
Writers: Kôji Shiraishi
Stars: Shigeo Ôsako, Chika Kuboyama, Kôji Shiraishi

Rating: Not Rated
Runtime: 1 hour 10 minutes
Language: Japanese

The Bay (2012)

A small town on the water breaks out into absolute chaos, as fears escalate and bodies pile up.

The Bay (2012) on IMDb

Rating: R
Runtime: 1 hour 25 minutes
Language: English
Director: Barry Levinson

Director: Barry Levinson
Writers: Michael Wallach, Barry Levinson
Stars: Will Rogers, Kristen Connolly, Kether Donohue

Grave Encounters (2011)

A team of self-proclaimed paranormal investigators seeks fame in an abandoned asylum with a dark history.

Grave Encounters (2011) on IMDb

Rating: Not Rated
Runtime: 1 hour 32 minutes
Language: English

Directors: Colin Minihan, Stuart Ortiz, The Vicious Brothers
Writers: The Vicious Brothers, Stuart Ortiz, Colin Minihan
Stars Benjamin Wilkinson, Sean Rogerson, Ashleigh Gryzko

Paranormal Activity 3 (2011)

Preceding the events of Paranormal Activity, young Katie and Kristie discover the demonic spirit haunting their lives.

Paranormal Activity 3 (2011) on IMDb

Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 1 hour 40 minutes
Language: English

Director: Herny Joost, Ariel Schulman
Writers: Christopher Landon,Oren Peli
Stars: Chloe Csengery, Jessica Tyler Brown, Christopher Nicholas Smith

The Tunnel (2011)

As a government coverup ensues, a small team of journalists look to uncover the truth behind the old abandoned tunnels under their city.

The Tunnel (2011) on IMDb

Rating: Not Rated
Runtime: 1 hour 34 minutes
Language: English

Director: Carlo Ledesma
Writers: Enzo Tedeschi, Julian Harvey
Stars: Bel Delia, Andy Rodoreda, Steve Davis

Troll Hunter (2010)

A team of journalists work to uncover the truth behind a man at the center of various ecological tragedies and discover that there’s more than meets the eye.

Troll Hunter (2010) on IMDb

Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 1 hour 43 minutes
Language: Norwegian

Director: André Øvredal
Writers: André Øvredal
Stars: Otto Jespersen, Robert Stoltenberg, Knut Nærum

[REC]² (2009)

A priest and a special team of police are sent into an apartment building retake control from the groups of violent and crazed residents inside.

[Rec]² (2009) on IMDb

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Rating: R
Runtime: 1 hour 25 minutes
Language: Spanish

Directors: Jaume Balaguero, Paco Plaza
Writers: Jaume Balaguero, Manu Diaz, Paco Plaza
Stars: Manuela Velasco, Ferran Terraza, Jorge-Yamam Serrano

[REC] (2007)

A TV crew interviewing firefighters joins a ride along into an apartment complex where a dangerous infection has taken hold.

REC (2007) on IMDb

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Rating: R
Runtime: 1 hour 18 minutes
Language: Spanish

Directors: Jaume Balaguero, Paco Plaza
Writers: Jaume Balaguero, Luis Berdejo, Paco Plaza
Stars: Manuela Velasco, Ferran Terraza, Jorge-Yamam Serrano

Paranormal Activity (2007)

A couple find a paranormal presence in their home and begin to record the odd occurrences around their house.

Paranormal Activity (2007) on IMDb

Rating: R
Runtime: 1 hour 26 minutes
Language: English

Director: Oren Peli
Writers: Oren Peli
Stars: Katie Featherston, Micah Sloat

Noroi The Curse (2005)

A paranormal journalist chronicles his investigation into a demonic entity and the mystery surrounding it.

Noroi (2005) on IMDb

Rating: Not Rated
Runtime: 1 hour 55 minutes
Language: Japanese

Director: Kôji Shiraishi
Writers: Kôji Shiraishi
Stars: Jin Muraki, Rio Kanno, Tomono Kuga

My Little Eye (2002)

A group of strangers enter a reality show in hopes of winning the money prize at the end of their stay. But who’s really watching them?

My Little Eye (2002) on IMDb

Rating: R
Runtime: 1 hour 35 minutes
Language: English

Director: Marc Evans
Writers: David Hilton, James Watkins
Stars: Sean Cw Johnson, Kris Lemche, Stephen O’Reilly

The Blair Witch Project (1999)

Three journalists travel into the woods with hopes of uncovering the turth behind the mysterious Blair Witch,

The Blair Witch Project (1999) on IMDb

Rating: R
Runtime: 1 hour 21 minutes
Language: English

Director: Daniel Myrick, Eduardo Sánchez
Writers: Daniel Myrick, Eduardo Sánchez, Heather Donahue
Stars: Heather Donahue, Michael C. Williams, Joshua Leonard

The McPherson Tape (1998)

While recording their special family time, the McPherson’s find out they’re not alone and their unwanted guests have dark plans for them. 

The McPherson Tape (1989) on IMDb

Rating: Not Rated
Runtime: 1 hour 6 minutes
Language: English

Director: Dean Alioto
Writers: Dean Alioto
Stars: Tommy Giavaocchini, Patrick Kelly, Shirly McCalla