Occult

A found-footage dive into cult horror that blends documentary style with creeping dread, capturing the paranoia of unseen forces lurking beneath mundane settings.

• Koji Shiraishi’s signature handheld camerawork heightens the immediacy, tapping into the post-Ringu wave of Japanese found footage.
• The film’s slow-burn pacing and layered survivor interviews build tension through what’s left unsaid and unseen.
• Fans of occult-tinged horrors and psychological unraveling will appreciate its subtle approach over jump scares.
• Practical effects and atmosphere over CGI — a throwback to early 2000s J-horror’s tactile fear.