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. The runtime is 84 minutes.
Magnet Releasing distributed the film in a limited theatrical run and on-demand platforms in the United States on December 5, 2025.
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 [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 CarpenterâÂÂs 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."