Some murderers, serial or not, sometimes keep "mementos" of their crimes. The events you are about to read are based on a true story. This was made into a movie, and was nearly released in 2007. The Poughkeepsie Tapes "The Poughkeepsie Tapes" is a found footage horror movie about a fictional serial killer from Upstate New York. Are they real? Charles Ng and Leonard Lake recorded the torture, rape and murder of several of their victims. Names have been altered for confidentiality and privacy. It helped me buy into the "found footage" story line as it genuinely looked like the type of footage that you'd find if it was real. re: The Poughkeepsie Tapes I remember reading articles about Kendall Francois years ago. Contents[show] PART I It was a Friday night at 8:53 PM CST. The Poughkeepsie Tapes: True Story or Hudson Valley Horror Movie? : ‘The Poughkeepsie Tapes’ Back in 2006-2007, you may remember a trailer for the found footage horror flick The Poughkeepsie Tapes playing before Frank Darabont’s The Mist.I sure do, and I remember it being pretty darn spooky too, which means it was right up my alley. Typically contain a fair bit of Stylistic Suck, owing to the conceit that, in-universe, they are being filmed by people who aren't professional filmmakers.. If it sticks close to the true events, this movie will be quite disturbing. This was made into a movie, and was nearly released in 2007. The film is not the true story, obviously. : ‘The Poughkeepsie Tapes’ Back in 2006-2007, you may remember a trailer for the found footage horror flick The Poughkeepsie Tapes playing before Frank Darabont’s The Mist.I sure do, and I remember it being pretty darn spooky too, which means it was right up my alley. I am not sure if because I watched them in the day time or because I had already seen the gif with the creepiest part in it (those that have watched it will probably know which part I am talking about) but I didn't find it that … What Happened? This Entertainism article will discuss whether the Poughkeepsie Tapes are real or fake. Movies that are shot in order to resemble actual camera footage recovered from an event. This Entertainism article will discuss whether the Poughkeepsie Tapes are real or fake. What Happened? Megan carries the front of being the most popular girl in school, but this masks a lifestyle of hard partying, drugs, alcohol and indiscriminate sex. Believe the Hype: THE POUGHKEEPSIE TAPES is Truly Brutal, Creepy, and Unnerving. My two cents anyway. Megan Stewart, 14, and her best friend Amy Herman, 13, though opposites in personality, are best friends.