Tag Archives: Found Footage
There’s a Bloke With His Throat Ripped Open
The Devil's Familiar Review
The majority of the films that I cover in my reviews are ones that I specifically ask to receive copies of. There are the rare occasions when I write about films that are simply collecting dust on my shelves and then there are the even more rare instances when I am approached to share my thoughts on a particular film. This is exactly what happened this time with Kieran Edwards’ The Devil’s Familiar. The Plot Two film students are working on their final project before graduating. They are documenting a case from 2006 where a woman was accused of murdering … Read More
Something Witchy
Manson Family Movies Review
It’s no secret that America is fascinated with serial killers and other true crimes. While I’m not sure where this fixation comes from, I can’t deny that I, too, am intrigued by all of the sociopaths walking the face of the earth. There are countless documentaries, made-for-television movies, and TV series telling these true tales of terror, but there are none that are quite like the Manson Family Movies directed by John Aes-Nihil. The Plot Many believe that Charles Manson and his notorious “family” filmed their various exploits throughout their active years. Manson Family Movies is the re-creation of what … Read More
I’ve Been at the Bottom of the Barrel
Unlisted Owner Review
It doesn’t happen often, but I am occasionally approached by filmmakers, offering me an opportunity to check out their work. I have seen the good, the bad, and the ugly at this point, so I am always open to give someone’s newest project a chance without much hesitation. This time around, it was director Jed Brian’s Unlisted Owner on the chopping block. The Plot A week after moving in, a family of five is murdered in their new home, adding to the notorious history of this particular property. Curious to see for themselves, a group of friends abandon their nearby … Read More
Why Can’t We Just Have Normal Friends?
The Pigman Murders Review
For anyone who has followed my reviews over the years, it is no secret that I used to dislike watching independent films. Since starting Repulsive Reviews, however, my appreciation for low-budget, do-it-yourself horror films has greatly increased. I actually look forward to watching a lot of the lesser known flicks by up-and-coming filmmakers quite a bit now. The latest one that I can scratch off my list is Stephen Patrick Kenny’s The Pigman Murders. The Plot A group of friends head out for a hiking trip as a tribute to their friend on the one year anniversary of his death. … Read More
Dude! Paranormal Activity, Bro!
Haunted Hospital: Heilstatten Review
It is Valentine’s Day yet again! I didn’t want to do the same thing as every other site, YouTube channel, or blog, so instead of checking out a holiday-appropriate flick, I just chose another at random. Today’s viewing goes to Michael David Pate’s Haunted Hospital: Heilstatten. The Plot A group of vloggers agree to spend a 24 hour period inside a notoriously haunted sanatorium, as their latest challenge to one another. Will the boys of Prankstaz.tv outlast their online nemesis, Bettyful, or will all of the participants fall victim to the spirits haunting this hospital? My Thoughts Long time horror … Read More
I Got a Fo’ Five and a Crucifix!
The Monster Project Review
While it seems that the found footage sub-genre is almost non-existent at this point, there are still a few filmmakers who dare to try their hand at it. Some manage to do so quite effectively, I might add. The latest evidence of this is Victor Mathieu’s The Monster Project. The Plot A couple of buddies who want to increase their [YouTube] viewer count decide to make a documentary about real life monsters. They have all the right ingredients for a killer project — a creepy old house, a lunar eclipse, and three individuals who claim to be real vampires, demons, … Read More
