EPISODE 110 - Found Footage Films




Horroretc Podcast show

Summary: In November of 2009 two podcasters disappeared in a Starbucks near Kingston, Ontario ...A day later their audio was found. The found footage fright flick is examined this week on the show with special attention paid to the recent installment Paranormal Activity. Our lengthy discussion of this film includes some substantial spoilers (warnings are thrown out) so please be prepared. While covering about a dozen more notable entries we breakdown the strengths and weaknesses of the verite format and try to identify what really can make the found footage concept immersive and effective. Films discussed include Blair Witch Project, Man Bites Dog, Cannibal Holocaust (again), Cloverfield, Diary of the Dead, Rec/Quarantine, The Last Broadcast, The Poughkeepsie Tapes and more. Schlock Corner features a humorous clip covering the very topical Paranormal Saw. Rounding out the show are brief recaps of The Stepfather remake and Where The Wild Things Are as well as an update regarding the Forum. Thanks for listening. We always welcome your comments: horroretc@gmail.com WWW.HORRORETC.COM