Director Adam Robitel (who would later go on to direct Insidious: The Last Key and Escape Room) demonstrates a masterful command of the found-footage subgenre. One of the biggest hurdles for found footage is justifying why the characters keep filming. Here, the documentary format provides a sturdy narrative excuse.
The film creates dread through pacing rather than cheap jump scares. The first act is genuinely sad, establishing the human cost of the disease. The second act introduces the horror elements slowly—a strange posture, a phrase spoken in a voice not her own—leading to a chaotic and intense third act. The lighting is handled well (a common weakness in found footage), allowing the audience to see the scares clearly even during night scenes.
Title: The Taking of Deborah Logan
Year: 2014
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Rating: ★★★½ (7/10) – A hidden gem of found footage horror.
What it's about:
A documentary crew follows Dr. Sarah Logan and her mother Deborah, who has severe Alzheimer's. As Deborah's condition worsens, her behavior becomes increasingly violent, bizarre, and demonic. The film asks: is this just a degenerative disease, or is something supernatural possessing her? Director Adam Robitel (who would later go on
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Verdict: Absolutely worth watching if you enjoy slow-burn, disturbing found footage horror like The Last Exorcism or The Blair Witch Project.