September Tapes Recap: Mockumentaries, Monsters, and Mayhem

Welcome to a new Mini Jam! In this episode, your hosts Sebas Gomez and Pablo Velez take a look back at the "September Tapes," a month-long exploration of the mockumentary and found footage genre. From its controversial beginnings with Cannibal Holocaust to the game-changing success of The Blair Witch Project, they break down what makes this genre so compelling and popular.Join them as they discuss and rank the four unique films they analyzed this month, each bringing a different flavor to the mockumentary style.In this episode, we discuss:[00:58] The evolution of the mockumentary genre: From its controversial origins to mainstream success.[05:44] What We Do in the Shadows: A comedic take on vampire life from director Taika Waititi.[06:15] The Last Exorcism: A chilling found-footage film produced by Eli Roth, featuring a standout performance by Patrick Fabian.[07:10] Troll Hunter: A Norwegian film that blends folklore with modern visual effects, making an impact on indie horror.[09:23] The Poughkeepsie Tapes: A dark and disturbing look into a fictional serial killer's collection of tapes, and the most traditional mockumentary of the bunch.[12:51] Biggest Surprises & Disappointments: What shocked the hosts and what fell flat.[26:18] Final Rankings: The official Cinemajam ranking for the films of "September Tapes".Discussed Movies:What We Do in the Shadows (2014)  - https://amzn.to/4gOR8JsThe Last Exorcism (2010) - https://amzn.to/46zCZfZTroll Hunter (2010) - https://amzn.to/46TY3g1The Poughkeepsie Tapes (2007) - https://amzn.to/4q6WBjkCannibal Holocaust (1980) - https://amzn.to/3Ky1n94The Blair Witch Project (1999) - https://amzn.to/4pT625CThis Is Spinal Tap (1984) - https://amzn.to/42mf696Connect with Cinemajam!Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/show/2P5z2hgx6nNb7q8jhi2EQF?si=efabba4cbdd749a7 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cinemajam/id1774079148 Instagram: @cinemajampod Share your ideas: [email protected] Thanks and until next time, keep jamming about movies!