The Premise
After 20 years of living in Washington, D.C., Mark Klein seeks much-needed solace by moving to the remote wilds of West Virginia. To ease his loneliness, he sends regular video updates to members of his OCD-support group back in the city. But Mark gradually realizes that despite his new, isolated setting, he may not be alone. From the endless woods surrounding his home, something else is watching.
Why It Terrifies Us
Categorized under Found Footage, Leaving DC taps into fundamental fears. The 6/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of computer, support group, gun continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.
Into The Vault
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