This Netflix Horror Miniseries Proved TV Can Do Found Footage Too

Ever since The Blair Witch Project, found footage has been a successful horror storytelling device that aims to immerse the audience into the narrative. Although quality varies in these films, the uncertainty of what you might discover from frame to frame works on many levels. But, besides some rare examples like American Horror Story: Roanoke, the thrills of found footage horror have been limited to the big screen. In 2022, Netflix introduced another contender series that split its narrative between regular storytelling and found footage. That’s how Archive 81 became one of the most engaging experiences of the streaming platform.