Joseph Winter on a livestream as Shawn Ruddy in Deadstream
The found footage horror movie subgenre saturated the film market after The Blair Witch Project was released in 1999. It might have taken a few years, but by the end of the 2000s, the monumental success of Paranormal Activity assured us that the subgenre wasn't going anywhere. Since then, we've gotten several found footage franchises, such as Rec, V/H/S, and Creep, as well as six more Paranormal Activity stories and a Blair Witch sequel.
'Deadstream' Is a Horror Satire of Modern Influencer Culture ✕ Remove Ads What makes Deadstream work so well is the perfect balance of the comedic and horrific aspects. It was heavily inspired by the cringe-inducing modern age of narcissistic internet influencer scandals and cancel culture and is extremely self-aware in doing so. Shawn is annoying and obnoxious, but there are moments when we find him endearing.
Posts ✕ Remove Ads Regardless of constraints like an ultra-low budget, small crew, and limited setting, Deadstream manages to keep viewers on their toes and captivated throughout. It utilizes glorious special effects and pays homage to classic horror predecessors like Evil Dead II and House through its imaginative effects and gradual escalation into complete chaos.
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