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The Poughkeepsie Tapes 2007

“The terror is real.”

Status
Released
Runtime
81 minutes
Director
John Erick Dowdle
Networks
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Brothers Dowdle Productions, Poughkeepsie Films
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What is The Poughkeepsie Tapes?

The Poughkeepsie Tapes is a film first released in 2007. Catalogued under Horror, Mystery, Crime, Thriller.

Type
Film
Year
2007
Status
Released
Runtime
81 minutes
Release date
Apr 27, 2007
Studios
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Brothers Dowdle Productions, Poughkeepsie Films
Genres
Horror, Mystery, Crime, Thriller
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 6.5/10
Episode runtime
~81 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Brothers Dowdle Productions, Poughkeepsie Films

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The Poughkeepsie Tapes is a film first released in 2007. Catalogued under Horror, Mystery, Crime, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Brothers Dowdle Productions, Poughkeepsie Films. Current status: Released.

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Should you watch it?

“A hidden trove of tapes exposes a serial killer’s gruesome decade of terror.”

Reasons to watch
  • Disturbing found‑footage aesthetic
  • Intense atmosphere of real‑world horror
Keep in mind
  • Graphic violence may be off‑putting
  • Limited narrative beyond taped evidence

Watch it if you appreciate unsettling, documentary‑style horror that explores a serial killer’s recorded crimes.

The film contains graphic depictions of torture and murder, making it unsuitable for sensitive viewers.

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What is the premise of The Poughkeepsie Tapes?

Detectives uncover hundreds of videotapes that document a serial killer’s decade‑long spree of torture, murder and dismemberment.

What format is the film presented in?

The story is told through compiled found‑footage presented as evidence.

What genre does the film belong to?

It is classified as horror, mystery, crime, and thriller.

How long is the movie?

The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 21 minutes.

When was the film released?

It was released in the United States on April 27, 2007.

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