Man Finds Tape


Man Finds Tape is a 2025 American horror mockumentary film written and directed by Paul Gandersman and Peter Hall. Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead serve as two of its producers.

Plot

Seeking answers after finding a creepy videotape, a man posts investigative videos on the internet, which garners him a social media following.

Cast

  • Kelsey Pribilski as Lynn Page
  • * Kennedy Jo Wilson as Young Lynn Page
  • William Magnuson as Lucas Page
  • * Fox Manning as Young Lucas Page
  • John Gholson as Reverend Endicott Carr
  • Brian Villalobos as The Stranger
  • Nell Kessler as Wendy Parker
  • Graham Skipper as Winston Boon
  • Judy McMillan as Abagail
  • Christine Hall as Joelle Cantor
  • Akasha Villalobos as Holly Page
  • Shane Brady as Richard Page
  • Mia King as Model

Production

Man Finds Tape is the first feature film made by writer-directors Paul Gandersman and Peter Hall. The film received an original score by Jimmy LaValle. The runtime is 84 minutes.

Release

Magnet Releasing distributed the film in a limited theatrical run and on-demand platforms in the United States on December 5, 2025.

Reception

On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, 88% of 41 critics gave Man Finds Tape a positive review; the website's critical consensus reads: "Man Finds Tape is a smart, slow-burning directorial debut that delivers layered, imaginative horror with strong performances and compelling mysteries." On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 70 out of 100 based on 4 critics.
Brian Tallerico of RogerEbert.com gave the film 3 stars out of 4, commenting that "one of the best things about is how it incorporates other horror voices into the mix, including body horror that feels inspired by David Cronenberg and even a few scenes that reminded me of the Lovecraftian forces at play in John Carpenter’s Prince of Darkness". Jim Vorel of Paste gave the film a positive review, calling it "a startlingly creative and skillfully assembled little movie." Dennis Harvey of Variety was less enthusiastic, saying that viewers "may find the fadeout less than satisfying."