Top 10 Horror Films About Shows

Description: This found footage film follows a group of paranormal investigators who set out to explore the Jersey Devil legend, only for their show to become a chilling documentary of their own demise.

Fact: It was one of the first found footage horror films, predating "The Blair Witch Project." The film was made on a budget of just $

Description: A cursed videotape that kills viewers seven days after watching it turns a simple TV show into a deadly game of survival and mystery.

Fact: The film is a remake of the Japanese horror film "Ringu." The eerie video in the movie was created by the same artist who made the original Japanese version.

Description: In a future where memories can be recorded and edited, a "cutter" discovers a dark secret while editing a life's footage, turning his work into a horror show.

Fact: The film stars Robin Williams in a rare dramatic role. It explores themes of privacy, memory, and the ethics of technology.

Description: A mysterious signal broadcast over the airwaves causes people to turn violent, and a group of friends must navigate this new, terrifying reality.

Fact: The film was made by three directors, each directing one of the three acts. It was shot in Atlanta, Georgia, and uses a unique narrative structure.

Description: A late-night radio DJ starts receiving calls from a mysterious listener who seems to know too much about the upcoming apocalypse, turning the show into a terrifying countdown.

Fact: The film features real-life radio personalities, giving it an authentic feel. It also uses actual emergency broadcast signals to heighten the tension.

Description: While not strictly about a show, this film features a group of friends whose weekend getaway is manipulated by a sinister organization running a show-like experiment on human fears.

Fact: The film was co-written by Joss Whedon, known for his work on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer." It includes numerous references to classic horror films.

Description: A radio DJ in a small town reports on a strange virus that spreads through language, turning his broadcast into a desperate attempt to warn and save listeners.

Fact: The film is based on the novel "Pontypool Changes Everything" by Tony Burgess. It was shot almost entirely in one location, the radio station.

Description: A dark comedy horror series where a woman, after being released from prison, starts a massage business in a basement, leading to a series of gruesome events.

Fact: The series is based on a podcast of the same name. It stars Justina Machado, known for her role in "One Day at a Time."

Description: This film explores the macabre backstage of a theater where the show never ends, and the spirits of past performers haunt the stage, making it a chilling experience for the living.

Fact: The film was shot in an actual haunted theater, adding an authentic eerie atmosphere. It was also inspired by real ghost stories from theaters around the world.

Description: An anthology film where a mysterious theater hosts six tales of horror, each more bizarre and terrifying than the last, making the theater itself a character in the horror.

Fact: Each segment was directed by a different filmmaker, showcasing a variety of horror styles. The film was well-received at horror film festivals.