We’re still in the horror surprise brought to us by Incantation on Netflix and it’s all fun and games. It is the latest horror movie trending on Netflix, taking the found footage concept and absolutely running with it, delivering a film full of scares and nail-biting tension.
Definitely, you’ll be craving for more so we got you six of our top picks if you’re into Incantation:
1. GONJIAM: HAUNTED ASYLUM
This scared the hell out of me for its very genius pacing. Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum revolves around the crew of a horror web series who travel to an abandoned asylum for a live broadcast. When they enter this asylum, they descend into a nightmare for which there seems to be no way out from.
2. NOROI: THE CURSE
Very much leaning towards Incantation style, Noroi: The Curse is a movie that relies on the found footage genre and centers on a documentary filmmaker. Here, the protagonist begins to explore seemingly unrelated paranormal incidents connected by the legend of an ancient demon called the “Kagutaba.” Unfortunately, as the protagonist descends deeper into this investigation, she finds herself slipping further away from safety. There’s a lot of neat inclusions in here too and learning about the Kagutaba is incredibly unnerving.
3. BLAIR WITCH PROJECT
The story centers on 3 film students who vanish after traveling into a Maryland forest to film a documentary on the local Blair Witch legend. The only thing left behind is their camera footage, which is what this movie focuses on. The Blair Witch Project is perhaps dated by today’s standard and not overly scary, but it was definitely the standard. This film was known for having the best ad promotions of all time in the horror/thriller history.
4. THE MEDIUM
Set deep in the heart of Thailand, the movie follows a small documentary crew who interviews a local healer and a devoted shaman called Nim, who’s convinced that she embodies the spirit of benevolent deity Ba Yan. When Nim’s niece Mink starts manifesting signs of divine awakening, Nim believes that the young woman is about to become the goddess’ new conduit and inherit the challenging role of the medium. When Mink’s mental health rapidly deteriorates, it would appear that something evil has plunged deep inside her. This could absolutely pass as Incantation’s double feature.
5. REC
Speaking of compelling found footage movies, REC should 100% be on your watchlist. The movie is simple enough, revolving around a television reporter and cameraman who follow emergency workers in a dark apartment building. Once there, they find themselves locked inside with something terrifying. To reveal what this is would be a disservice to the movie but suffice to say, it’s pretty horrifying. This one’s a must-watch.
