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- Despite its controversial content, The Poughkeepsie Tapes has gained a cult following among horror enthusiasts.
- The film's marketing campaign included a viral website that purported to be from the FBI, adding to the film's mystique and realism.
- The Poughkeepsie Tapes was shot on a low budget, which added to its gritty and realistic aesthetic.
- The film's narrative is centered around a series of videotapes discovered by police, documenting the crimes of a serial killer in Poughkeepsie, New York.
- The Poughkeepsie Tapes was eventually released on Blu-ray and DVD by Scream Factory in 2017, a decade after its initial festival screening.
- The film's unsettling nature and realistic portrayal of violence contributed to its delayed release, as it was considered too disturbing for mainstream audiences.
- The Poughkeepsie Tapes uses a mockumentary style to present the story of a serial killer, blending fictional interviews and news footage.
- The movie was initially screened at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2007 but did not receive a wide release until 2014.
- The film was directed by John Erick Dowdle, who is also known for directing other horror films like 'Quarantine' and 'As Above, So Below'.
- The Poughkeepsie Tapes is a found footage horror film that was shelved for several years before its official release.