Review: WHEN YOU SEE IT Is One Of The Best Found Footage Movies In Years

When You See It, a found footage film by writer/director/editor John Abbott, premiered at the Telluride Horror Show. The film follows Cassie and Jake, who run a paranormal investigation show, as they investigate claims of a haunted basement in Connecticut. Made on a budget smaller than Paranormal Activity’s, the film distinguishes itself through solid execution and ambiguity about whether supernatural events or the homeowner Tyler are responsible for the disturbances. Rather than relying on jump scares, it employs a “less is more” approach influenced by The Blair Witch Project, building dread throughout. The three-actor cast delivers strong performances, with Jake’s contrasting demeanor between past and present footage suggesting tragedy. Clauser portrays an ambitious but cautious Cassie, while Ellicott plays the ambiguous Tyler, who could be either villain or tragic character. The film was noted as a festival standout, with some attendees viewing it twice.

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