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| Distributed by | Magnet Releasing |
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Running time | 84 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $9,361 [1] |
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.
Seeking answers after finding a creepy videotape, a man posts investigative videos on the internet, which garners him a social media following.
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. [2] The runtime is 84 minutes. [3]
Magnet Releasing distributed the film in a limited theatrical run and on-demand platforms in the United States on December 5, 2025. [2]
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." [4] On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 70 out of 100 based on 4 critics. [5]
Brian Tallerico of RogerEbert.com gave the film 3 stars out of 4, commenting that "one of the best things about [the film] 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 ". [3] Jim Vorel of Paste gave the film a positive review, calling it "a startlingly creative and skillfully assembled little movie." [6] Dennis Harvey of Variety was less enthusiastic, saying that viewers "may find the fadeout less than satisfying." [2]