Analog horror is a subgenre of horror fiction and an offshoot of the found footage film technique. It is characterized by its low-fidelity graphics, cryptic messages, and visual styles reminiscent of late 20th-century television and analog recordings. Analog horror works are typically set between the 1960s and 1990s, and the name "analog horror" comes from the genres aesthetic incorporation of elements related to analog electronics, such as analog television and VHS. Analog horror is commonly told within short films and videos on the internet, but it has also broken its way into video games and feature films.
Analog horror is often compared to found footage horror films, such as The Blair Witch Project and the original Japanese version of The Ring. It is also influenced by David Lynchs Inland Empire, which heavily influenced both No Through Road and Petscop, the former of which is a short film from which analog horror originates, and the latter of which is a web series rooted in analog horror.
Analog horror is a newer subgenre of horror that has been taking the online world by storm. It has flourished among horror aficionados and creators alike, with whole channels dedicated to crafting analog horror tales and garnering millions of views online in the process. Despite its short-form approach and ease of entry, there are several key components to capturing the feel of the subgenre. Analog horror features several key components common to the genre, such as low-grade video and harsh audio quality, bizarre and cryptic stories, and visual aesthetics from the “analog” days of media creation.
