This Found Footage Film Was Inspired by the Dark History of the Cecil Hotel
Since the early days ofthe found-footage subgenre, the movies have tried to pass themselves off as true pieces of footage. This attempt to present genuine footage has proven effective in the horror genre. Horror has become synonymous with the tagline, “Based on true events,” and found-footage movies go one step further in aiming to maintain realism to maximize the scares. These movies have been popular with audiences for over twenty years, and have been particularly appealing for the immersive elements the subgenre offers....