12 Underrated Found-Footage Horror Movies

12. The Conspiracy (2012)

There's a reason conspiracy theories are so fascinating. People either dedicate their whole life to them or sneer and giggle at people shouting about them in the street. Either way, it's a great source of entertainment (or paranoia, depending on who you ask). Still, this found-footage mockumentary is no laughing matter, as it's an intense thriller with some creepy implications.

The film follows two documentary filmmakers trying to produce a movie about a conspiracy theorist named Terrence. At first, Terrence seems like a typical nutjob, but after his disappearance, the filmmakers get dragged into a powerful organisation's secretive and dangerous grasp.

The faux-realism in this flick is highly believable. Although the plot gets rather far-fetched, you can remain invested in the ever-increasing stakes and circumstances thanks to its lengths to make everything seem authentic. You'll be rewarded if you do, as it leads to a thrilling climax that puts the protagonists in grave danger and presents a terrifying glance into the machinations of the upper crust.

It's a creative use of the found-footage genre that has sadly fallen into obscurity. So, drag it out of the dust and give it a go.