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The McPherson Tape

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1989
1h 3m
NR
English
Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller
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On October 8th, 1983, the Van Heese family gathered together to celebrate the 5th birthday of Michelle, the littlest member of their household. Everything was captured on VHS by Michael McPherson and his new camcorder — including the alien invasion.
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The McPherson Tape

NR
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1989
1h 3m
English
Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller
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On October 8th, 1983, the Van Heese family gathered together to celebrate the 5th birthday of Michelle, the littlest member of their household. Everything was captured on VHS by Michael McPherson and his new camcorder — including the alien invasion.
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Cast

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Tommy Giavocchini
Eric Van Heese
Patrick Kelley
Jason Van Heese
Shirly McCalla
Shirly McCalla
Stacey Shulman
Renee Reynolds
Christine Staples
Jamie Van Heese
Laura Tomas
Michelle Van Heese
Dean Alioto
Michael Van Heese
Kay Parten
Alien #1
Ginny Klekker
Rose Schneider
Directed By: Dean Alioto
Written By: Dean Alioto

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Torgo says...
4 months ago
The acting is really natural. It's funny to already see the constant calling attention to the camera in what is basically the 3rd or 5th found footage movie ever made. It _feels_ genuine and I'm sure in 1989, to a true believer, it did even more so. That being said as a movie it isn't great, the third act in particular. You have to remember that this wasn't really marketed as a "film" per se, but rather actual footage. Imagine being a teenager or college student who wants to believe, watching this late at night on your VCR, with nothing to compare it to. No Blair Witch, no Cloverfield, no Paranormal Activity. I respect it for it's historical importance, but if you're a big found footage horror film buff (I'm not) this might not really be what you're used to.
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natebjones says...
11 months ago
My only real issue is the constant talking all at the same time. Now I fully understand that this is exactly what real life is like, but for the most part it took away any kind of attention I was paying to it and detracted from it. That said, for a film using found footage as an early example, it's actually not terrible.
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rkhaudio says...
3 years ago
Well, like someone said, the acting seems real for early on and natural but once they bring an alien in the house, things go downhill...
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csrz says...
3 years ago
Didn't expect it to be so boring. Maybe I'll give it another try with the commentary track.
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