How a Found Footage Movie Fooled the World
The latest UFO Movie Club episode covers the mystery surrounding Dean Alioto’s 1989 alien abduction horror movie The McPherson Tape (aka U.F.O. Abduction).
The McPherson Tape holds a special place in cinema history for being one of the very first found footage movies (it debuted a decade before The Blair Witch Project). But the controversy surrounding the movie is even more remarkable than its innovative filmmaking style.
People among the UFO community have waged a heated debate over whether or not the film is an actual work of fiction.
This episode covers how well The McPherson Tape holds up as a film, the actual UFO landing it’s based on, and how this no-budget indie flick spawned a modern day urban legend.
So kick back, relax, and enjoy a deep dive into the story behind a very special love letter to UFO lore that was a decade ahead of its time.
The McPherson Tape Video Review
Check out The McPherson Tape written review, here.
The McPherson Tape Official Synopsis:
On a typical fall evening in 1983, a young man was videotaping his niece’s 5th birthday party. As the night’s strange occurrences took place, he kept his video camera running, recording the entire event.
About The McPherson Tape (U.F.O. Abduction)
Director: Dean Alioto
Writers: Dean Alioto
Cinematography: Dean Alioto
Cast: Tommy Giavocchini, Patrick Kelley, Shirly McCalla, Stacey Shulman, Christine Staples, Laura Tomas Laura, Dean Alioto, Kay Parten, Ginny Klekker, Rose Schneider
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