6 Best Found Footage Movies

By Vlad Zakh · May 9, 2026

Horror intense

The raw, unfiltered terror of footage discovered after a disaster has powered some of cinema’s most unsettling and immersive horror films. In [REC] (2007): A news reporter and cameraman are trapped inside a quarantined apartment building overrun by a mysterious infection. Just as strong is Cloverfield (2008): A group of friends’ birthday party footage captures their desperate escape from a monster attack on New York City.

Chronicle (2012) 01

Chronicle (2012)

TMDB ★ 7.0

Three high school friends document the bizarre superpowers they develop after a mysterious discovery.

Directed by Josh Trank · 1h 24m · Rated PG-13

Where to watch

Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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As Above, So Below (2014) 02

As Above, So Below (2014)

TMDB ★ 6.2

A team exploring the catacombs beneath Paris uncovers a terrifying descent into the depths of hell itself.

Directed by John Erick Dowdle · 1h 33m · Rated R

Where to watch

Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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Cloverfield (2008) 03

Cloverfield (2008)

IMDb ★ 7.0 RT 78% Metacritic 64

A group of friends' birthday party footage captures their desperate escape from a monster attack on New York City.

Directed by Matt Reeves · 1h 25m · Rated PG-13

5 wins & 34 nominations

Where to watch

Stream: Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Peacock Premium, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Peacock Premium Plus · Rent: JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home · Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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Paranormal Activity (2007) 04

Paranormal Activity (2007)

TMDB ★ 6.3

A couple sets up cameras to document escalating supernatural disturbances haunting their home at night.

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[REC] (2007) 05

[REC] (2007)

IMDb ★ 7.4 RT 90% Metacritic 71

A news reporter and cameraman are trapped inside a quarantined apartment building overrun by a mysterious infection.

Directed by Jaume Balagueró & Paco Plaza · 1h 18m · Rated R

16 wins & 12 nominations

Where to watch

Stream: fuboTV · Rent: Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube · Buy: Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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The Blair Witch Project (1999) 06

The Blair Witch Project (1999)

TMDB ★ 6.5

Three student filmmakers vanish while investigating a local legend in the Maryland woods, leaving only their footage behind.

Directed by Daniel Myrick & Eduardo Sánchez · 1h 21m · Rated R

Where to watch

Stream: HBO Max Amazon Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Cinemax Apple TV channel · Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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Vlad Zakh

Vlad Zakh

Founder, Movieix

Founder of Movieix, built to fix a specific annoyance: most recommendation sites are just algorithm-driven noise. Our lists are researched and organized by who's in a film, where it's from, and the mood you're actually in tonight.