THE VAULT

The Poughkeepsie Tapes (2007) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 6.1/100

The Terror is Real

The Premise

When hundreds of videotapes showing torture, murder and dismemberment are found in an abandoned house, they reveal a serial killer's decade-long reign of terror and become the most disturbing collection of evidence homicide detectives have ever seen.

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under Found Footage, The Poughkeepsie Tapes taps into fundamental fears. The 6.1/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of mask, pedophilia, stockholm syndrome continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

Into The Vault

Ready to dig deeper? The ScreamDesk Vault connects you to the architecture of fear.