The Outwaters | Scariest Found Footage Horror Movie Ever?

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  • Опубліковано 14 лют 2023
  • The Outwaters is a new found footage horror film that has been generating some of the most buzz this subgenre has seen since The Blair Witch Project. Can it possibly live up to the hype as one of the greatest if not scariest found footage films ever made… or does this film, like its tagline, die in the dark. Here's my video review. Have you seen The Outwaters? Let me know in the comments below!
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  • @cineflect
    @cineflect  Рік тому +17

    Have you seen The Outwaters? Let me know!

    • @Taffyleefubbins.
      @Taffyleefubbins. Рік тому +2

      I thought it was brilliant

    • @keithjohb2198
      @keithjohb2198 Рік тому +5

      One of the worst films I have ever seen.
      This film could potentially be the worst film out this year.
      I would tell everyone, not to waste their time with this movie.

    • @Bopoo
      @Bopoo Рік тому

      I remain clueless till the end of the movie,can someone explain the movie

    • @Only2genderzz
      @Only2genderzz Рік тому +2

      still processing this movie, I am going to rewatch forever lol

    • @stephenholloway9395
      @stephenholloway9395 Рік тому +1

      Yeah, I thought it was up there blair witch, maybe even better

  • @billyrattlesticks6949
    @billyrattlesticks6949 Рік тому +7

    To put this film in a nutshell, 50 minutes of complete and utter boredom followed by 40 minutes of 'WTF is going on because I can't see shit'

  • @mattbellgottaring2it961
    @mattbellgottaring2it961 Рік тому +11

    Yes I liked it a lot. Why? Yes. It frustrated me but the lasting effect has left an impression on me. The screaming sounds. The last shot. Pure nightmare fuel. This was to me the perfect marriage of analog and found footage genres

  • @nickpilger5190
    @nickpilger5190 Рік тому +11

    The next big thing is going to be analog horror imo. It sounds like The Backrooms is being picked up by a major production studio. I’m too hyped for it.

  • @jackanghoff8320
    @jackanghoff8320 Рік тому +3

    For experimental horror, it does not get better than this.

  • @echo_far
    @echo_far Рік тому +1

    I also loved the Creep movies! I think about the first one whenever I see a cabin. Great transition from scull to face at the end.
    My life has improved drastically since I turned on "All Notifications" for your Tweets. I thought I'd subscribed to your YT long ago, but no. That has been fixed.
    Keep it up, your content is great!

  • @zoinksexodiak4190
    @zoinksexodiak4190 Рік тому +6

    Always looking for new interesting horror movies thanks for the video(:!

    • @cineflect
      @cineflect  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching. Let me know if you end up seeing this one!

  • @dmargaret2729
    @dmargaret2729 Рік тому +3

    Cineflect: "a world of darkness that no human was ever meant to see..."
    Me: 🤩🍿"Go on..."

  • @kaimee_
    @kaimee_ Рік тому +20

    I respect the filmmaker for the effort but it wasn’t for me. Even thematically it didn’t resonate or even really disturb me. Maybe it’s because of the runtime and I started to get bored, but I appreciated the conversation it generated within my circle, on Letterboxd, and now this video!

    • @cineflect
      @cineflect  Рік тому +3

      It sounds like we're in the same boat on this one, Aimée.

  • @jeffreyharnden7523
    @jeffreyharnden7523 Рік тому +5

    As above and so below as well as grave encounters are 2 of my favorite found footage horror films there are some pretty good found footage films this one looks like it might be just as good

  • @alexkiddonen
    @alexkiddonen Рік тому +1

    Hard to find a better found footage movie than "Noroi". Original "REC" is a close second.

  • @XavierValentine
    @XavierValentine Рік тому +2

    bro I had such high hopes and when I watched I was pissed I wasted 2 hrs on it. Its just a bunch of shit ideas thrown on film for 2 hours. You can't tell anything youre watching

  • @FTZPLTC
    @FTZPLTC Рік тому +8

    Just to answer that age-old question: people would keep filming because... people DO keep filming. We know this now, surely? We have so many examples of people filming when it's arguably not a good idea; or in situations where it's dangerous to keep doing so. And in a situation where you might be about to die? That's the last time that you'd going to decide to *stop* filming. I'd understand people finding it unrealistic back when cameras were really cumbersome, but not anymore.

    • @Pinkrosesandagraveyard
      @Pinkrosesandagraveyard 9 місяців тому

      Great explanation. Too many real life examples of people filming something in questionable situations for it to be taboo in a film at this point.

  • @AScreenwritersJourney
    @AScreenwritersJourney Рік тому +4

    My favorite found footage film is 2010's "Trollhunter" from Norway.

  • @FTZPLTC
    @FTZPLTC Рік тому +15

    Main thought from the clips you've shown is found footage with high quality cameras just doesn't work very well. It's too clear and too pretty, and you don't get the ambiguity that you get with grainy footage. Movies like Lake Mungo, Butterfly Kisses and The Poughkeepsie Tapes do a great job of involving grainier footage in documentary framing devices, so you're not just staring at visual noise for 90 minutes... or you can always ditch the pretence of found footage and go with the aesthetic, like Skinamarink did.

    • @cineflect
      @cineflect  Рік тому +6

      Good point, Steve. That’s undoubtably why they chose to shroud so much of the second half in darkness.

  • @augustobaudelaire8401
    @augustobaudelaire8401 Рік тому +2

    Can't wait to watch this one.

  • @egurpera
    @egurpera Рік тому +5

    Didnt like it at all. You can be more creative with having no money for effects, than just showing a tiny circle of light shaking across lots of fake blood

    • @cineflect
      @cineflect  Рік тому +2

      Agreed. Case in point, SKINAMARINK.

  • @shivanshna7618
    @shivanshna7618 Рік тому +9

    I am thankful for you to make this video bcz noway in hell i am watching this movie . I can't watch horror movie. It make my tummy weird

  • @mattbellgottaring2it961
    @mattbellgottaring2it961 Рік тому

    I also have been waiting since I've seen it for more UA-camrs to see this movie. Thanks for posting ur thoughts.

    • @carolannbaby5378
      @carolannbaby5378 6 місяців тому

      This was such a fucking mental trip watched it 3 times to fully understand what was going on. Truely Iconic!!❤

  • @filmwitchpod
    @filmwitchpod Рік тому

    The Kool-Aid man tho 😂

  • @shaktra1563
    @shaktra1563 10 місяців тому

    I honestly underestimated this film going in. Though the build up was slow, the third act left a very lasting impression and hits you with almost that hereditary effect in the sense that unless you were paying close attention to the clues, you have no idea whats going on until its too late.
    I’m not a fan of the “watching things through a straw approach” however it did enhance the horror and the mystery. I just wish there was a better balance of what we could see vs what we can’t. It felt like most of the horror came from what you could hear and the glimpses of gore throughout the darkness.

  • @deadalive1284
    @deadalive1284 Рік тому +2

    What a nice family film can’t wait till I show my family this 👍

    • @cineflect
      @cineflect  Рік тому

      Let me know what they think! 😜

  • @dustinjolly9769
    @dustinjolly9769 Рік тому +16

    As an avid watcher of all things horror, this film was one of my favorites I have seen in a long time. Yeah, it kind of dragged on in the beginning, I think it was kind of necessary and it does "reward" patience. I think the reason why they started acting illogically is because some started changing in them fundamentally after that first day and it might be possible the changes happened as soon as they entered that specific section of the desert (hence the sign Robbie finds later in the film). Do I think it good enough to be considered one of the best things in found footage in a while? Not quite. Did I think it was an amazing example of cosmic horror (which is usually hard to translate into film) and a blast to watch, absolutely. In all honesty, I think it will affect people very differently and I also believe that the film is going to be very decisive. In the end, I was not disappointed in the slightest, as it was the first thing I have seen in a long time that legitimately scared the hell out of me.

    • @bobos69
      @bobos69 Рік тому +1

      Are u getting paid to say that?

    • @dustinjolly9769
      @dustinjolly9769 Рік тому +3

      @@bobos69 Wish I was, but no. I am just a HUGE horror buff who likes to see what other people think of horror movies and give my opinion. In all honesty, I don't think this film is for everybody, but I loved it. Been a long time since a horror movie stuck with me like it. lol

    • @bobos69
      @bobos69 Рік тому +1

      @@dustinjolly9769 it wasnt a horror movie at all though but opinion accepted :P

    • @cosmic4795
      @cosmic4795 Рік тому +1

      ​@@bobos69why because someone else has a different opinion to you, I also loved it

    • @someoneout-there2165
      @someoneout-there2165 Рік тому

      I loved it too, scariest movie I've seen in a long time. Amazing the scariest movie I've ever seen only cost $15,000 to make.

  • @rustyshunt4648
    @rustyshunt4648 Рік тому +1

    The characters were awful. The hippy girl singing that embarrassing lullaby. Then the plot just becomes incomprehensible and ends with someone cutting their dick off. Which did make me burst out laughing in the theater.

  • @thegamejunky7223
    @thegamejunky7223 Рік тому +2

    I wish “found footage” films would just turn into first person perspective films. It would make more since then a terrified person or possessed person holding onto a fuckin camera the whole time.

    • @cineflect
      @cineflect  Рік тому +1

      Great point. We need less Blair Witch knockoffs and more Hardcore Henry aspirations. I think The Outwaters would've definitely benefitted from that approach.

    • @thegamejunky7223
      @thegamejunky7223 Рік тому +1

      @@cineflect
      HARDCORE HENRY. That’s the title I couldn’t think of. Is it worth a watch? I really hope other movies start to do this. VHS 2 had a cool segment with that guy that had the “Eye Camera” which I thought was a PERFECT way to switch it up.

  • @itsthatguy7713
    @itsthatguy7713 Рік тому +6

    Gonna have to give this a watch.

    • @cineflect
      @cineflect  Рік тому +1

      It’s a must-see for found footage fans!

  • @cosmic4795
    @cosmic4795 Рік тому +1

    I'm in the UK, hope it comes here soon 💜

    • @cineflect
      @cineflect  Рік тому +1

      I hope so too. Let me know if you get a chance to see it!

    • @cosmic4795
      @cosmic4795 Рік тому

      ​@@cineflectopens today in the UK 😊... I saw it a few weeks ago, I liked it.

  • @carljoshua2342
    @carljoshua2342 Рік тому +1

    Where can I watch this ? I will definitely check it out !

    • @cineflect
      @cineflect  Рік тому

      It’s currently playing in select theaters. Comes to ScreamBox at a later date.

  • @NancyZhouVlog
    @NancyZhouVlog Рік тому +1

    Terrence Malick + Blair Witch? SOLD!

    • @cineflect
      @cineflect  Рік тому

      A match made in heaven (or hell?).

  • @m.hoffman2889
    @m.hoffman2889 Рік тому +2

    seen it and was pretty disappointed, what a mess that film was. It had some creative elements and scary sound effects but thats already it. The movie just wasnt creepy since you just dont see anything or know whats happening. In many other found footage movies, like Troll Hunter, paranormal activity, as above so below etc. you can at least see whats happening. Felt more like it was a fever dream simulator in the desert. Especially the night scenes sucked. Maybe that type of movie just isnt for me.

  • @user-rv1ne1fy2l
    @user-rv1ne1fy2l Рік тому

    were can i watch the outwaters at

  • @LSSJTHOR
    @LSSJTHOR Рік тому +2

    Better than "Skinamarink". If I wanted to watch a wall for hours I got plenty around me.

    • @cineflect
      @cineflect  Рік тому +3

      I actually prefer SKINAMARINK, but this is hilarious 🤣

    • @sniper161718
      @sniper161718 Рік тому

      Skinamarink reminded me of a 1:40 minute version of a Tool video.

  • @donnacrandall9065
    @donnacrandall9065 Рік тому +1

    Looks promising

  • @aivatzidis8204
    @aivatzidis8204 Рік тому

    They demanded a lot from the audience. If they could have just given us a little bit more story and a little bit less flashlight and all the pretty little horses. Good film, scary, better than most, hope to see more from them.

  • @bunston1000
    @bunston1000 Рік тому +1

    Never rated Blair Witch Project, let’s hope this one is a lot better.

  • @rebekahholder3055
    @rebekahholder3055 Рік тому +4

    It was a letdown more than anything. It almost felt like they were plugging their music more than anything. I love the found sub-footage genre but as anyone knows, the movies tend to be hit or miss. This was definitely a MISS.

  • @Artem_Gratis
    @Artem_Gratis Рік тому +1

    Such an AWESOME friggin’ film… absolutely LOVED the practical creature FX

  • @marcor7044
    @marcor7044 Рік тому +1

    I´m thinking Cannibal Holocaust but in the desert

    • @cineflect
      @cineflect  Рік тому

      The word jerky comes to mind.

  • @TheABSRDST
    @TheABSRDST Рік тому +1

    I think time will be kind to The Outwaters.

  • @GodZAssAssIN95
    @GodZAssAssIN95 Рік тому +3

    Haven't, but I trust ur opinion. I'll check it out and be back

    • @cineflect
      @cineflect  Рік тому

      Let me know when you do!

    • @GodZAssAssIN95
      @GodZAssAssIN95 Рік тому

      How can I watch it? I searched all the torrent sites and can't find it anywhere

  • @heyraylux
    @heyraylux Рік тому

    You can skip the first half of this movie and its the same experience. The whole feeling of this movie is "what kinda weird cosmic monster shit is happening" and then it ends. Its definitely unique as far as found footage films go but I dont see the charm.

  • @68rufus
    @68rufus 10 місяців тому

    yes i liked it.but im not sure what happens.

  • @thundercheeks1989
    @thundercheeks1989 Рік тому +4

    Found this fucking terrifying

    • @cineflect
      @cineflect  Рік тому +2

      Happy to hear it!

    • @donnalee8239
      @donnalee8239 6 місяців тому

      Me 2! It actually still “haunts me !

  • @rawreviews4733
    @rawreviews4733 Рік тому +4

    I saw this in theaters and when it was over, my audience was unanimously pissed off. I thought it was a total waste of time. Like staring at paint dry for 2 hours. Very generic, boring found footage

    • @rogdawg123
      @rogdawg123 Рік тому +1

      I agree... it was terrible and very WTF

  • @anunnacy
    @anunnacy Рік тому

    7:38 Robbie said in an interview that those will be on the BluRay later (which I will definitely get).
    For "The Outwaters": Since I saw it last week for the first time, I've re-watched it two times already. Yes, that's how much respect I have for this movie. In other words: I thought it was incredible and I'm now a fan! To me it's the best and most interesting experience since Blair Witch Project. My rating: 8.5/10 (with 10 being Jurassic Park btw, bc nothing tops Jurassic Park 😜 )

    • @someoneout-there2165
      @someoneout-there2165 Рік тому

      Yep. I gave it a 9. Scariest movie I've seen in a long time. Hoping it gets a sequel or other similar films

  • @boris8787
    @boris8787 Рік тому +2

    The Lake of Fire is much worse - 20,000 degrees and not a drop of water for all ETERNITY - urgently read John 3:36.

  • @thegamejunky7223
    @thegamejunky7223 Рік тому +1

    I couldn’t believe it was 2 hours long, not bad tho 👌🏻

    • @cineflect
      @cineflect  Рік тому +2

      Yeah, 70-90 minutes is the sweet spot for the subgenre if you ask me...

    • @thegamejunky7223
      @thegamejunky7223 Рік тому

      @@cineflect fur sure. I’m watching lake mungo next. Heard it’s great.

  • @simonharris4463
    @simonharris4463 Рік тому

    I heard on the mirror website that this movie it making people throw up I dunno if this true or not

    • @cineflect
      @cineflect  Рік тому

      I wouldn't be surprised. I actually threw up the first time I watch THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT 🤢

  • @BrunerBear
    @BrunerBear Рік тому

    This is certainly one of THE WORST FF Horror movies I ever saw. Pretty disturbing for sure, but not scary or interesting. Build-up (SD Cards 1&2) was actually pretty decent and I enjoyed it tho. I liked the mystery and investigation (axe, "thunders", recording sounds from snake holes), and the idea of shooting music video. Also loved the donkeys and singing/dancing in the middle of the desert. On the other hand the horror part was crap. At some point characters got possesed (?) by alien-snake parasites (?) and run around the desert covered in blood. Also stuff happens. A lot of stuff which don't work that well in FF when you have no idea what's going on. It was more like watching "As Above So Below" than a "Blair Witch Project". But without any context. Through a straw... 3/10 at best. Decent build up, so so characters, some interesting ideas, and boring, plotless chaotic horror part. Overall I would put this movie on bottom tier with "V/H/S Viral" and "Unfriended". Worse than "Megan is Missing" or "Grave Enounters 2". I literally enjoyed and understood more from V/H/S 2 "Safe Haven" which I watched without subtitles/dubbing (I didn't understand a word in Indonesian).

    • @williamarellano6632
      @williamarellano6632 Рік тому +1

      Woah @boomber I dont agree with everything you say cause well, I left the movie at least curious like wtf did I watch, I need some reviews to see if my thought is what other peoples thoughts were but i still wouldnt go over 5/10. But yo! that description of a found footage for as above so below with no context is EXACTLY THIS FREAKING MOVIE!!!!! that the best description ive found from my 2 days of digging on this movie. Now back to not thinking about this crap any more

  • @arianarnwine9290
    @arianarnwine9290 10 місяців тому +1

    Outwaters is unbearable trash! It's for weak minded, weak hearted people who never seen a horror movie before. If you're: scared of the dark, find people covered in blood scary, cannot get use to unnecessary screams, then this movie is perfect for you because that's all you're watching! There're these bloody tentacle monsters, but they're completely harmless! They just slide pass you, and if they do wrap around you, they don't hurt; plus, they leave shortly after. Infact, nobody in the movie ever gets hurt except for robbie who decides to cut himself up at the end. Other than that, their heads are found on sticks at the end for nothing. The water contributes nothing. I watched this entire movie desperately looking for some kind of story only to be left empty handed. There's nothing about the desert, there's nothing about the characters, and there's nothing about the useless oversized worms. Anybody can remake this movie in their backyard with just a camera and fake blood. Hell, they can add it to the sequels. The actors literally speaks the audience mind in the movie, no purpose behind them talking at all. You tricked me into wasting 2 hours of my time.

  • @michaels.9894
    @michaels.9894 Рік тому

    Definitely very scary but also frustratingly stingy with details and at times the visuals.

  • @CabezasDePescado
    @CabezasDePescado Рік тому

    LOL NO, is not even good, like Skinamarink is a good concept poorly executed

  • @toddmorse8972
    @toddmorse8972 Рік тому +2

    This movie sucked

  • @charleshenderson6890
    @charleshenderson6890 Рік тому

    🗑️ absolutely 🗑️!!!

  • @Kate.922
    @Kate.922 4 місяці тому

    🤣this movie was a bore fest

  • @gage4375
    @gage4375 Рік тому

    Blair witch project sucked........

  • @britishpatriot7386
    @britishpatriot7386 2 місяці тому

    It is trash and cringe, you are just full of crap if you think this movie is any good. The trailer shown the only interesting stuff in the movie and that's was trash 😂😂😂

  • @alanmoon2448
    @alanmoon2448 6 місяців тому

    what a trash movie

  • @torrez-mw5dc
    @torrez-mw5dc Рік тому

    Scariest found footage is The Fear Footage 🫣

  • @kourtneykruse9081
    @kourtneykruse9081 Рік тому

    I’ve seen it, I beg to differ