THE DARK TAPES, a new found footage horror anthology by director Michael McQuown is taking the horror community by storm. It’s a proverbial bloodbath as The Dark Tapes is cleaning up at horror film festivals across the country and abroad.
The film has already earned more awards than any found footage horror film since the 2010 fan-favorite horror/comedy TrollHunter from Norway. But look out TrollHunter, with over ten more film festivals to go before year’s end, The Dark Tapes has it’s eye (or in this case lens) set on the prize.
The found footage horror community has not come across an anthology of this caliber since the popular V/H/S trilogy. Earlier this year, Found Footage Critic had the privilege of reviewing an early production screener of The Dark Tapes. To say that we were impressed does not do the film justice. We dare say that The Dark Tapes ranks among the top found footage films ever made.
The Dark Tapes Film Festival Awards and Nominations
- WINNER – Best Feature – Independent Horror Movie Awards, 2016
- WINNER – Best Horror Feature – CAL-TEX Horror Festival, 2016
- WINNER – Best Of Show – CAL-TEX Horror Festival, 2016
- WINNER – Best Ensemble Cast – Los Angeles Independent Film Festival Awards, 2016
- WINNER – Best Scare – Independent Horror Movie Awards, 2016
- WINNER – Best Sound – Independent Horror Movie Awards, 2016
- GOLD AWARD – Best Directing – International Independent Film Awards, 2016
- GOLD AWARD – Best Editing – International Independent Film Awards, 2016
- GOLD AWARD – Feature Film – International Independent Film Awards, 2016
- EXCEPTIONAL MERIT – Horror Feature – Depth Of Field Competition, 2016
- EXCEPTIONAL MERIT – Feature Film – IndieFest Film Awards, 2016
- EXCEPTIONAL MERIT – Special Make-Up Effects – Depth Of Field Competition, 2016
- AWARD OF MERIT – Feature Film – Accolade Global Film Competition, 2016
- NOMINEE – Best Horror Feature – International Sci-Fi & Horror Festival, 2016
- NOMINEE – Best Feature Film – Fly Film Festival, 2016
- NOMINEE – Best Horror Feature – Down-East Film Festival, 2016
- NOMINEE – Best Feature Film – FantaFestival, 2016
- NOMINEE – Best Special Effects – Independent Horror Movie Awards, 2016
- NOMINEE – Best Actress (Brittany Underwood) – Fly Film Festival, 2016
- 3rd PLACE – Best Horror Feature – The Indie Gathering, 2016
- BRONZE AWARD – Best Horror Feature – Spotlight Horror Film Awards, 2016
- FUN FACT – 1st “Found Footage” Film In The 10 Year History of International Sci-Fi & Horror Festival
- FUN FACT – Listed As “1 of 16 Unmissable Horror Films Of 2016” By ThePeoplesMovies.com
Watch The Dark Tapes Ahead of Its Release
Found footage fans still have a chance to see The Dark Tapes before the film is released later this year. The Dark Tapes is scheduled to appear in film festivals in Los Angeles, New York City, San Diego, New Hampshire, Montreal. and up to eight additional festivals yet to be announced. Visit The Dark Tapes Facebook page for the film festival schedule.
Movie Trailers
- The Dark Tapes (2016) – Found Footage Movie Trailer 1
- The Dark Tapes (2016) – Found Footage Movie Trailer 2
- The Dark Tapes (2016) – Found Footage Movie Trailer 3
- The Dark Tapes (2016) – Found Footage Movie Trailer 4
3 Comments
What is the first ever found footage anthology film? i know there is a hindu one released before the VHS trilogy but can’t remember the name of it and if it was indeed the first one.
where can i watch this movie?
The film is still on the festival circuit and won’t be released until sometime later this year or perhaps early next year (based on what I’m hearing).