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The Last Broadcast

dir. Stefan Avalos · 1998

Feature
Psychological Horror
Mood
Tense / Dark
Look
gritty, documentary-style cinematography with a raw, unpolished feel
Structure
non-linear, pieced together through found footage and interviews
Plot

Bristling with equipment, two enthusiastic local access cable TV producers recruit an assistant and venture into a forest in search of the mythical and horrifying Jersey Devil. Days later, only one of the trio emerges. He becomes the prime suspect in the disappearances of the other two. However, a local filmmaker examines extensive footage found at the scene and arrives at a different conclusion.

Why watch

"The Last Broadcast" masterfully intertwines the allure of urban legends with the chilling depths of psychological horror, presenting a found footage narrative that blurs the lines between reality and fiction. This film invites viewers to confront their own fears and obsessions, making it a haunting exploration of the unknown.

Cultural context
late 90s indie horror boomrise of internet folklorefascination with true crime narratives
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