If you enjoyed the chilling found-footage horror of The Gallows Act II (2019), you're likely craving more spine-tingling scares. This article explores 10 movies and shows that deliver similar eerie atmospheres, supernatural thrills, and unsettling suspense. Whether you love the meta-horror elements or the relentless tension, these picks will keep you on the edge of your seat.

The Blair Witch Project (1999)
Description: Pioneered the found-footage genre with its raw, documentary-style approach, focusing on psychological terror and unseen threats.
Fact: The film's marketing campaign famously convinced many viewers that the events depicted were real.


Paranormal Activity (2007)
Description: A found-footage horror film that relies on slow-building tension and supernatural occurrences, creating an immersive and unsettling experience.
Fact: The movie was made on a budget of just $15,000 and went on to gross over $193 million worldwide.


Grave Encounters (2011)
Description: A found-footage horror film that parodies paranormal investigation shows while delivering genuine scares and supernatural events.
Fact: The movie was shot in an abandoned psychiatric hospital, adding to its eerie authenticity.


The Houses October Built (2014)
Description: A found-footage horror film that follows a group of friends as they explore extreme haunted houses, uncovering dark secrets along the way.
Fact: The movie features real haunted house attractions and their performers, adding a layer of realism.


V/H/S (2012)
Description: An anthology horror film presented in a found-footage format, featuring multiple short stories with supernatural and disturbing themes.
Fact: The film was shot by different directors, each contributing a unique segment to the anthology.


Creep (2014)
Description: A found-footage psychological horror film that explores themes of obsession and manipulation, with a focus on a single, unsettling character.
Fact: The film was largely improvised, with the actors given only a basic outline of the plot.


The Den (2013)
Description: A found-footage horror film that delves into the dangers of online interactions, blending technology with traditional horror elements.
Fact: The movie was inspired by real-life cases of cyberstalking and online predators.


As Above, So Below (2014)
Description: A found-footage horror film set in the catacombs beneath Paris, combining historical mystery with supernatural terror.
Fact: The film's claustrophobic atmosphere was achieved by shooting in real underground locations.


Unfriended (2014)
Description: A horror film that unfolds entirely on a computer screen, using a real-time format to create tension and a sense of immediacy.
Fact: The movie was one of the first mainstream horror films to use the 'screenlife' format.


Hell House LLC (2015)
Description: A found-footage horror film that documents the aftermath of a haunted house attraction gone wrong, blending mockumentary and supernatural horror.
Fact: The film was inspired by real haunted house attractions and urban legends.
