
This just goes to show you what can be done with a camera and a heap of determination. He’s the only character throughout most of the movie, and the actress who does show up is gone almost as quickly as she appeared. I’m honestly thinking the filmmaker had a budget of next to zero. Watch the trailer and judge for yourself:Īnyone who loves low-budget movies is going to have a blast with Leaving D.C.

I’m sure nothing horrific is going to happen, right? Just a cool little documentary about the hard work that goes into making a masterpiece worthy of being place on a list of great found footage films on Amazon Prime, right?
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In case they lost you there, this movie is a found footage movie documenting the production of a found footage movie. After writing a script, collecting production gear, and securing a “cabin in the woods” location, Tyler and Sam hit gold when they cast the perfect actor, Tom Morris, to play the psychopathic antagonist of their film.”

“Frazier Park Recut follows the filmmakers as they document the behind-the-scenes trials and tribulations of producing an independent found-footage horror film. I really enjoyed this film, and I honestly think you’re going to as well. Even more mindblowing – in my head, at least – is the measly 5.1 rating it’s garnered on IMDb. It literally blows my mind that there are fewer than 200 reviews (as of July 9) for Frazier Park Recut. Go ahead and add these to your Amazon Watchlist for later. We’ve tried to stay away from blockbusters, major releases, and even cult classics that grew on us – looking at you, Bad Ben – in order to discover the found footage films on Amazon Prime that haven’t been… well… found.įor this list, we’re focusing on films that have fewer than 800 reviews on IMDb. Choosing the Best Found Footage Films on Amazon Prime Unfortunately, focusing on the most popular flicks often leaves some impressive gems undiscovered. Paranormal Activity, Willow Creek, and Hell House LLC are just a few of the most frequently cited that come to mind. Visit Shawn Lealos' website to learn more about his novel writing and follow him on Twitter More From Shawn S.If you were to ask about suggestions for found footage films on Amazon Prime, there would be no shortage of great answers.
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Shawn is also a published author, with a non-fiction book about the Stephen King Dollar Baby Filmmakers and has begun work on a new fiction series as well. His work on the Internet has been featured on websites like The Huffington Post, Yahoo Movies, Chud, Renegade Cinema, 411mania, and Sporting News. He has work published in newspapers such as Daily Oklahoman and Oklahoma Gazette and magazines such as Vox Magazine, Loud Magazine, and Inside Sports Magazine.
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Shawn is a former member of the Society of Professional Journalists and current member of the Oklahoma Film Critics Circle.

He has worked as a journalist for over 25 years, first in the world of print journalism before moving to online media as the world changed. Shawn received his Bachelor's degree in Journalism from the University of Oklahoma with a minor in Film Studies. Lealos is a senior writer on ScreenRant who fell in love with movies in 1989 after going to the theater to see Tim Burton's Batman as his first big screen experience.
