If you loved the thrilling found-footage adventure of 'Troll Hunter' (2010), you're in for a treat! This article explores 10 similar movies and shows that capture the same mix of mystery, folklore, and edge-of-your-seat action. Whether you're a fan of cryptid hunts or mockumentary-style storytelling, these picks will keep you entertained.

The Blair Witch Project (1999)
Description: A pioneering found-footage horror film that immerses viewers in a terrifying, realistic experience through its raw, documentary-style approach.
Fact: The film's marketing campaign famously claimed it was real footage, leading many to believe it was a true story. It was shot in just eight days on a budget of around $60,


The Descent (2005)
Description: A claustrophobic horror film that combines psychological terror with visceral scares, set in an underground cave system.
Fact: The film was shot in a real cave system, adding to the authenticity of the actors' performances. The UK and US versions have different endings.


Cloverfield (2008)
Description: Uses a shaky, handheld camera style to create an intense, immersive experience, blending horror and sci-fi elements in a modern urban setting.
Fact: The film's viral marketing campaign included fake MySpace pages for the characters. The monster's design was kept secret until the movie's release.


Paranormal Activity (2007)
Description: A low-budget found-footage horror film that builds tension through slow-burn scares and a realistic, home-video aesthetic.
Fact: The original cut was filmed in just seven days for $15,


The Last Exorcism (2010)
Description: A mockumentary-style horror film that explores themes of faith and deception through its found-footage format.
Fact: The film's ending was reshot after test audiences found the original too bleak. It was inspired by real-life exorcism cases.


Grave Encounters (2011)
Description: A found-footage horror film that parodies ghost-hunting reality shows while delivering genuine scares in an abandoned mental hospital.
Fact: The film's setting was inspired by real-life abandoned psychiatric hospitals. It was shot in just 10 days on a very low budget.


The Bay (2012)
Description: A found-footage ecological horror film that uses multiple sources of footage to create a chilling, realistic narrative.
Fact: The film is based on real environmental disasters, particularly the Pfiesteria outbreaks in the Chesapeake Bay. It was originally conceived as a documentary.


The Tunnel (2011)
Description: An Australian found-footage horror film that follows a news crew investigating a dark secret in underground tunnels.
Fact: The film was released for free online as part of a unique distribution strategy. It was inspired by real urban legends about Sydney's underground tunnels.


As Above, So Below (2014)
Description: A horror film that combines found-footage with psychological and supernatural elements, set in the catacombs beneath Paris.
Fact: The actors actually descended into the Paris catacombs for filming, adding to the authenticity of their performances. The film blends historical and mythological elements.


Willow Creek (2013)
Description: A found-footage horror film that follows a couple's search for Bigfoot, blending folklore with a slow-building sense of dread.
Fact: The film features a single, unbroken 20-minute scene inside a tent that is considered one of the most tense moments in horror cinema.
