10 Best Hidden Gem Found Footage Horror Movies

5. The Conspiracy (2012)

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Everyone loves a good conspiracy theory, yet frightening governmental cover-ups don't get that much love in the horror genre. Thankfully, The Conspiracy scratches that itch, as it's a tense and enjoyable delve into a world of underground societies and malicious rituals. 

The movie follows a duo of filmmakers as they make a documentary about a conspiracy theorist named Terrance. However, they get drawn into a dangerous world of secrecy and global machinations after Terrance's sudden disappearance. 

Watching as the filmmakers get drawn further into the grip of the film's terrifying evil syndicate is tense as hell, especially as you feel the ever-growing threat facing them becoming more and more real. It builds up to a thrilling climax as the duo slowly realise the truth in the story and land themselves in a desperate situation. 

While the flick is far-fetched, it still manages to string you along with enough realism to feel believable. It'll make you question whether there really is some secret organization ruling the world, and if they're reading this, please be merciful to us all. 

 
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