Analog horror can be seen as a descendant of creepypasta and found footage films. It draws inspiration from earlier works like The Blair Witch Project and The Ring, which utilized similar themes of manipulated media and unsettling narratives. The genre gained traction with the success of Local 58, No Through Road, and Gemini Home Entertainment. It is characterized by its use of low-fidelity visuals, cryptic messages, and a nostalgic aesthetic reminiscent of late 20th-century television and analog media, often set between the 1960s and 1990s
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Nuclear Nightmare is an emerging series within the analog horror genre that combines unsettling storytelling with themes of nuclear catastrophe and human transformation. The series explores the horrifying consequences of humans consuming uranium, leading to grotesque mutations and societal collapse.
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During Sarah's investigation into her sister's disappearance she performs a ritual intended to summon a door that she believes will help her find Audrey. This act mirrors the initial warning about the door and sets off a series of unsettling events.
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"It Lives in the Static" is an analog horror series created by Vintage Eight. The series blends elements of analog and digital horror with digital diary and vhs recording revealing an a mysterious and unsettling narrative
Randall discovers an entity in his television that can see the future, but can this Voice in the static be trusted?
In addition to the main series, Vintage Eight has also created a related project called "Analog Horror Hybrid - A New Home for Mr Bearlington", which seems to be set in the same universe as "It Lives in the Static".
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This House Has People in It is analog horror short film directed by Alan Resnick and transmitted on Adult Swim in the 2016. The film is known for its surreal and unsettling narrative: It unfolds through the lens of surveillance cameras in a suburban home during a birthday party, revealing bizarre and disturbing events involving a family. The central plot revolves around the teenage daughter, Madison, who appears to be in a state of distress, lying face-down on the kitchen floor...
One of the most interesting aspects is that the short film is not just a standalone piece of fiction; rather, it serves as the starting point for a more complex series of internet puzzles featuring codes and multiple videos to discover online. I strongly suggest to anyone interested to check the NightMind video for a complete and clear narrative.
Night Mind - Explaining: This House Has People In It (video commentary)
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First off, what is analog horror? They’re horror films, shorts, or videos in general done in the style of old VHS, Beta, or other pre-digital formats. Sometimes they can look like an old camcorder view of some phenomena, like The Blair Witch Project. Most of the time, they look like old news broadcasts, informational videos, or local area warnings.
They became particularly popular in the 2010s, inspired by old horror specials like Ghostwatch or actual TV signal hijackings like the Max Headroom Incident. The combination of cryptic messages, visual distortions, and bizarre imagery can leave viewers’ skin crawling, particularly when they watch these famous examples of the genre.
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"Winter of '83" is an analog horror web series created by Lewis Lovhaug. The series, released in 2022, is set in the fictional town of Fawn Circle, Minnesota, during a severe snowstorm in January 1983, during which many residents mysteriously disappear. The narrative unfolds through a collection of found footage and audio recordings that were recovered after the incident, presenting a chilling investigation into the events that transpired during the unnatural blizzard.
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Night Mind - Winter of 83: Blizzard of Fear - (Video commentary)
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After countless doctor visits and multiple second opinions, the Daniels find themselves hoping that renowned local child therapist, Julia Luu, can help their daughter. Still, to succeed, the young doctor will have to decipher Jess’s only form of communication—her eerie drawings. However, as she digs deeper into these macabre images, she will discover that the monsters under the house aren’t nearly as scary as the monsters that put them there.
The series is known for its immersive storytelling, chilling voice acting, and the use of unsettling children's drawings. Fans praise it as one of the best analog horror series, with the creator being described as exceptionally kind and talented.
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The story was also extended into a book : goodreads
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Children Under The House (video commentary and analysis by EmortalMarcus )
(...)Folklore is a term that encapsulates not only stories, but history, arts, crafts, and even ways of living among tight-knit communities in rural settings, and in some cases urban and especially in digital spaces most recently. Although we are in an age where superstitions are bowing out in favor of a hyper logical, materialistic worldview and an “always online” mindset, human curiosity still wanders to the strange and sometimes dark for entertainment. Internet commentators often dub “creepypastas”1 as a form of “internet folklore” due to their campfire story-like nature, but as of late they seem to have taken a backseat to more complex tales usually told through online video mediums—these being Analog Horror series.
I first became aware of this horror subgenre via an analysis of the series LOCAL58TV, which is composed of news broadcasts from an alternate timeline. Each episode reveals horrific truths about the world it takes place in until it ends with a terrible revelation that dooms humanity. LOCAL58 does not have a conventional cast of characters like most stories, but rather subjects the audience to the horrors just as if they were people in the world it is portraying. It is subtle, chilling and comes and goes with little announcement or fanfare—it just leaves the audience in quiet shock as they must try and piece together what they just saw. It gives enough information for viewers to get a sense of what is going on, but it never explains anything just as quality horror should. (...)
N. Episodes: 11 | Status: Onging
This one seriously creeps me out. The man in the suit is a series of video about an actor who becomes increasingly obsessed with the Godzilla suit he wears, he exhibits strange behaviors, including prolonged periods of stillness and altered breathing. Eventually, crew members discover that the man body has grotesquely merged with the suit and he is no longer human.
Godzilla may be a monster, but it seems to me otherwise. He is rather a god. Control our world according to each order. And I will be the flesh of the beast. I will be the host of Godzilla. Because I want to be a god who is respected by people. I want to be the flesh of this beast. And the fear of which one is wrong. I'm not a movie monster. It's Goji. The law of good and evil. I will live in this beast. Because he is the only one who can help us.
There is no God. Just me. Goji.
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4plus - godzilla brings analog horror to the next level (video comentary)
The Monument Mythos is a notable analog horror series created by MISTER MANTICORE. The series is set in a fictional alternate history, exploring themes of mythology and societal fears through the lens of various monuments. The series weaves together various episodes that explore the dark and mysterious aspects of well-known monuments. Each episode often features a different monument, presenting a fictionalized account that intertwines historical events with horror elements. For instance, the first season includes episodes like "Liberty Lurker," which delves into the Statue of Liberty's lore
N. Episodes: 39 (2 Season) | Status: Ongoing
The second season further develops the intricate world of The Monument Mythos, revealing more details about the mysterious forces at play behind the monuments with an approach closer to SiFi than Horror.
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Night Mind - The Monument Mythos: Alternate Timeline of Terrors (video commentary)
The Mandela Catalogue is a prominent analog horror web series created by Alex Kister, first released on June 9, 2021. Set in the fictional Mandela County, Wisconsin, the series explores themes of identity, psychological horror, and the invasion of demonic entities known as "Alternates." These shape-shifting beings aim to psychologically torment their victims, ultimately seeking to assume their identities as doppelgängers. The series is heavily infused with biblical allusions, suggesting that these Alternates are akin to demons, with the archangel Gabriel depicted as a malevolent figure
N. Episodes: 15 (5 Season) | Status: Ongoing
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Wendigoon - The Total Nightmare of the Mandela Catalogue (Video Commentary and explanation)
