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9. 009 - Milk & Serial
02:44:59||Ep. 9Alex and Zach tackle the viral YouTube found Footage hit "Milk & Serial" directed by Curry Barker. They discuss the surprise overnight success, and the comedy duo's past filmmaking efforts. The hosts touch on YouTube as a platform for art and what the film potentially says about modern internet culture.
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8. 008 - Blair Witch(2016)
01:55:01||Ep. 8In this episode of Dark Static, hosts Alex Schiffer and Zach delve into the 2016 horror film "Blair Witch," directed by Adam Wingard and written by Simon Barrett. They discuss the film's place within the Blair Witch franchise, its reception, and its impact on the found footage genre. The hosts also touch on the film's production challenges, the legacy of the original Blair Witch Project, and the controversy surrounding the compensation of the original actors. Join Alex and Zach as they explore the highs and lows of this divisive sequel and share their thoughts on its effectiveness as a horror film.7. 007 - Late Night With The Devil
02:38:15||Ep. 7Alex and Zach discuss "Late Night With The Devil," the latest found footage horror film staring David Dastmalchian. This film has been getting a lot of critical acclaim for its performances and visual style, but it's also been heavily criticized for its use of generative AI. Follow Dark Static on social mediaAlex's Twitter Instagram6. 006 - The Blair Witch Project
03:05:00||Ep. 6It's time we talk about The Blair Witch Project, one of the most influential found footage movies of all time. Does that make it one of our personal favorites though? ON this episode we dive deep into the film's innovative marketing, its production, and what the Blair Witch universe means as a multimedia project.5. 005 - The Outwaters
03:04:14||Ep. 5On this episode we cover the recent found footage nightmare from director Robbie Banfitch. This film has been polarizing for a lot of people, so we're going to really get into the all the specifics of this wild puzzle of a film.4. 004 - Skinamarink
01:57:53||Ep. 4Our first episode covering a recent film. We're going to do a complete discussion and analysis on the viral sensation Skinamarink directed by Kyle Edward Ball. Could this be the first film in a new cinematic movement, or just an experimental exercise?3. 003 - The Last Broadcast
49:12||Ep. 3This week we dive into The Last Broadcast, an early found footage film that feel through the cracks at first, but has reached cult status as an early pioneer of the genre. Does it's quality make it worth revisiting?