The Conspiracy is about exactly what the title suggests: conspiracies. From 9/11 to the New World Order to occult rituals between world leaders, The Conspiracy wraps it all up into one incredulous story that is documented as realistically as possible. Real footage is mixed in with false claims, blurring the lines of reality, and one of the lingering themes in the movie is the fact that it's easy to dismiss conspiracy theories but it's impossible to disprove them. It's a fantastic concept for a horror movie and it's executed as barebones as possible - we're on the journey with these reporters, and you better be ready for one hell of a ride.

The first half is mainly setting the foundation for disbelievers. The cameramen begin as skeptics, then one of them starts to believe, then one of their contacts goes missing leading them to believe he was taken by the same syndicate they're researching, then they become even more determined to find the truth. It's similar to The X-Files in the searching for truth aspect, but it's far more dark and sinister. The syndicate here want the world to be run by one government, birthing the New World Order, and actual presidential speeches are cut together to make it as credible looking as it can be. No matter how skeptical you are, it's easy to get lost in the mindset of, "Hey, what if this were true..."

I'm not going to spoil anything because the less you know the better. I will say that the third act is an absolute roller coaster, but the whole is truly greater than the sum of its parts. It's an exercise in the underground; the occult; the "what ifs". Some interviewees are masked in anonymity - blank faces and robotic voices - multiplying the creep factor by a hundred percent. Again, from the documentary-style filming to the expertly edited real footage, The Conspiracy blurs the lines between reality and fiction to the point of probability, and there's nothing scarier in horror than not knowing what is true and what isn't.

I've always had a love for conspiracy theories because they are surreal and they're just fun to research personally. I enjoy being scared and horror doesn't do that for me these days but the dialogue aspects of this did it for me.

I like a horror film that actually frightens you but this frightened me in more of a factual way. The information given out was important to listen to. It felt like something different this horror film and its great when one stands out to you. Which it did.

The build up was good as there was barely any causes to horror affection until the ending when the actual events occur in. A very interesting and positive horror film that deserves more than it should get. The slow side to this really worked well as it allowed the ending to build of some very nice factual points. Conspiracy Theories for you.

This proved to be one of the most surprisingly effective thrillers I have seen in recent memory. At a glance we have an unknown first time writer/director in Christopher MacBride matched with a relatively small budget of just under $1.2 million. Maybe I'm wired a bit different than the average film addict, but when I come upon a new indie film like this my anticipation for the result is much greater than say your average Hollywood blockbuster. Finding greatness in the unknown is what drives me as a fan, while it doesn't always pan out, nothing beats when it does, as this film proves to.

The Conspiracy starts off at a somewhat slow pace as we are introduced to the main characters Jim (James Gilbert) and Aaron (Aaron Poole), two documentary filmmakers who are out to make a film not unlike many you may already be aware of. It's theme based on the age old conspiracy of a worldwide secret society of powerful, wealthy individuals behind such things as staging events to start wars such as WWI, Vietnam and 9/11 Iraq. They become interested not so much into the truth of such conspiracies, but in the people who so adamantly and wholeheartedly believe in them. They find Terrance (Alan C. Peterson) through an internet link, a man who is exactly one of those people. His house is covered in news articles connecting everything and anything that could possibly be evidence in his search for his desired truth. After Terrence goes missing and his landlord is disposing of his possessions, Jim and Aaron take Terrence's research from his apartment walls and begin their own quest to find truth within the mountain of information. After finding the existence of a secret group called Tarsus, they make contact with one of it's members Mark Tucker (Bruce Clayton) , who later gives them access and a chance at finding and filming one of their secret rituals.

The first half of "The Conspiracy" can appear deceptively mundane. Do not make the assumption that this is just another propaganda film filled with unconfirmed speculations. The last act is the real deal, it's as chilling as it gets. The score pulls you into the scenes as the true reality of the events is slowly revealed to each of the characters. Their mini spy cams give off a perspective from their eyes that really pays off. For a small budget indie film from a first time writer/director it was an extremely original, effective thriller which I would surely recommend. One thing I should note though, while listed as a thriller/horror film it stays mainly within the confines of a thriller, replacing needless gore instead with a very sinister atmosphere, which proves to be a worthwhile trade.

Aaron and Jim are documentary filmmakers who become fascinated by a street preaching conspiracy theorist. A man who spends all his time spreading a message, like a modern day prophet, about how we are all slaves and the world is run by a group of rich men who are connected by secret societies. When this man suddenly vanishes, Aaron begins to study the clues the missing man left them and believing in the conspiracy as well.

Anyone familiar with the dark side of YouTube will know what this film is exploring. It's a mockumentary with elements of found-footage horror that touches on as many different conspiracy theories as possible but eventually focuses in on a particular secret society.

The Conspiracy is a perfect horror story for our times. Don't expect an average horror film, this is Blair Witch Project meets Eyes Wide Shut. The writer/director, Christopher MacBride, fearless dives into the frightening subject matter and keeps the film as real as possible, working well within the small budget. The film is quite an accomplishment in more ways than one.

This movie had no fan fare that I am aware of and I came upon it by chance. The documentary style the film is shot in and the storyline are all really interesting and quiet believable. The film starts out as interview piece with one person in particular who believes in conspiracy theories. One world Order and a group of high powered individuals controlling us is the theme and it is perfectly pitched for our times. The acting, particularly the person who plays Terrace at the beginning of the film is good, I feel I could have spent more time with Terrance, he is an engrossing character. The movie which goes from Documentary style to a Thriller with ease is a real surprise package, I really enjoyed the experience.

The story is about a couple of guys are making a documentary about the people (or specifically one person) who are true believers in conspiracy theories. When their subject disappears, they get wrapped up in the conspiracy theory and investigate it. They end up sneaking into a Bohemian Grove type setting.

Really good, relatively low budget film. The cinematography is good especially where they are filming through "hidden cameras," giving enough for the viewer to understand whats going on but believably hidden. The acting was good and I was satisfied by the ending.

The film isn't completely surprising, but it builds the tension well and leads to some pretty creepy scenes. And I agree with the Moviesdotcom review that said that it's the smartest found footage film since "Blair Witch." Bottom line- I was pleasantly surprised by how good the movie was.

"The Conspiracy" is a fictional documentary that plays out like a found- footage soliloquy. The film comes from Christopher McBride who wrote and directed. It stars Aaron Poole, James Gilbert, Ian Anderson, Peter Apostolopoulos and is quite frankly the most brilliant found-footage styled film to come out in a long while. The story follows two friends as they document their attempts to document a conspiracy theorist. Soon they become a deeper part of the documentary than they intended as things begin to get a little more real than they previously believed. Soon an ancient plot to control and dictate world societies by a super secret society is revealed.

The story in "The Conspiracy" was a pretty captivating conspiracy theory that flowed logically and seamlessly. The use of actual known prevailing conspiracies, that run rampant on the net along with one of the darkest known cults of human history, amped up the commanding plot. The style in which "The Conspiracy" was shot played out like a true documentary with softer moments of commentary and reflections from the characters, this created a more emotional connectivity for me that sometimes is lost in found footage films and actual documentaries. The fact that this film plays out as a believable documentary with a convincing conspiracy theory, and does so with very little flaw, is a testament to what can be achieved with the subgenre if care and consideration is taken into account. I honestly believe the conspiracy exposed within this film-even though I know it is a fictional film-it hit all my conspiracy theory nightmare sweet spots!

The drama and suspense is the man drive that moves this film forward, relying totally on the acting and camera tricks to create the intense melodrama from start to finish. It works great in "The Conspiracy". The dialog flowed effortlessly and came off genuine. It didn't feel really forced or over scripted. The main star is the actual conspiracy itself. It is a major player in the real world online conversations and framed by one of the most interesting and aloof cults that ever existed. The Mithraic cult of ancient Rome. You can (not that I have entertained such notions-yet) literally red-line the connection between events, religious backgrounds of people of power, Mithra origin story and cult beliefs to the point of paranoia. It was done in the film with eerie, believable implementation. I left the film with just a bit more fear and paranoia about the world around me, even questioning the truth of conspiracies as well as the truth presented to me by educational tools offered in our society.

"The Conspiracy" is a true horror story but if gore and standard creep affair is your thing then this film may leave you feeling a bit empty. However if you are a fan of any type of horror, and enjoy being taken on a thrill ride through story-regardless of the amount of blood splatter or grue-then "The Conspiracy" will deliver 100%. The clever ways the film is shot using innovative camera tricks in ways that haven't yet been over indulged in the found footage subgenre add the chilling suspense. The film really does prove that there are still some pretty stellar stories left to be told and found footage is still a viable means to tell those stories.

I just came upon this movie, and having liked the poster decided to give it a watch, though I was skeptical of the "Tie Camera" and other first person camera usages. Going into the movie, having done no research on the story or anything related, I wasn't expecting such an entertaining film. After the movie, I am still pretty confused about the distinction between the reality and the fiction that the film presents (not reading any reviews or interviews).

Plot - The film starts of as two guys making a documentary on the life of a conspiracy theorist (Terrence). One of the guys (Erin) gets attached to (Terrence's arguments) and seeks to continue his research. It leads him to a secret society, where the goal is to understand it's history, as well as their rituals and membership. The two guys differ in their thought processes about conspiracy theorists, which actually makes the film much more appreciable. There isn't one side putting down the other, and tries to deconstruct the "life of a conspiracy theorist". Without ruining the film, suffice to say, the film picks up with various twists and turns towards the end that are well worth the wait in this 84 minute flick.

Acting - I found the acting to be quite cold at times though Alan Peterson (Terrance) was amazing, while the main characters juxtaposition allowed for a smooth flow in the story to develop that did help to take away some of the focus from their acting abilities (which were okay, but lacking at times). The various supporting roles didn't encroach with anything interesting, and added little to the film. Sound - The music through the first half of the film was nicely produced and played well, but towards the end, it got extremely harsh and it worked with the movie, but could definitely have been more audience-friendly.

Camera Work - I did not enjoy the first person scenes towards the end of the film, but using the camera's as flashbacks and to record the recordings were definitely well done and well thought out. It is simply a matter of preference to which I dislike the shakiness, whereas other people do enjoy it. Miscellaneous - Overall the story was definitely interesting, and tried to present a variety of views, and the numerous twists, especially the ending are open to interpretation because of their ambiguity, and lead the user to question the intent. We never find out the result of the scene at the end, and the roles of various people are revealed, which draw the user to question: Who made this film, and for what purpose?

I definitely enjoyed this film, and I think it is because I went in with no expectations, and the movie didn't try to tell me a story, but gave me a chance to think about it, and develop my own interpretation, something lacking in spectacle movies. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who enjoys Thriller (light horror) movies, that keep you in suspense and actually don't preach to you (on one side or the other). 8/10.

This is an effective and enthralling film which uses the mockumentary formula very well. It actually builds an atmosphere in the first half, unlike so many other genre films in the past few years (there are always exceptions of course). Both main characters are simple, but believable, and the increasingly dangerous situations they find themselves in are directed with care. If you're a horror fan like myself, you probably won't be surprised when you realize where the whole thing is going, but you'll still enjoy the film until the very end (which is debatable, but original).

I can complain about the fact that the film doesn't dig that much into many of the conspiracy theories it presented, it just kind of mentions them, but I guess that wasn't it's primary goal... It also seemed a bit far-fetched in the last 15 minutes. Other than that, it was just fine.

I recommend this film to any horror fan out there, especially if you're a fan of found footage thrillers and you dig conspiracy theories.

Two film-makers shooting a documentary on conspiracy theories soon find themselves out of their depth.

Judging from the cover of the DVD, I was expecting another generic found-footage film with elements of a slasher movie, however, not since the paranoia films of the 70s (such as those directed by Alan J. Pakula) has a conspiracy film frightened me as much as this film did. In fact, I was more frightened than I normally am these days when watching most horror films. The style of this movie is a mix of pseudo-documentary and found footage styles, however, it is many times more convincing than the ones I have seen so far in the latter genre. Though it may not hearken to the classic 70s conspiracy thrillers in terms of its aesthetics, it certainly does so in spirit and in the extent to which it very effectively induces paranoia.

The events in the film are given credence by the initial set-up, which references many real-life world events and conspiracy theories, such as JFK's assassination, 9/11 and World War One. The film asks and attempts to answer some of the questions regarding with whom power really resides, how much influence and control "they" have, and reasons for the methods "they" employ. One aspect chillingly realised is the extent to which "they" can manipulate not just what we see and hear but also how we see and hear it. The film shows how powerless we really are, at least as individuals, in the faces of these monumental positions of power; you'll be fine if you conform but anyone who dares to question will be dealt with. The film also asks how much freedom we have in society- are we truly free?

A very strong element in the film is the score by Darren Baker, which is instrumental in creating an atmosphere of horror and dread. The score incorporates an organ (in certain sequences, the organ actually provides additional emotional depth), some very loud and ominous-sounding horns, and something which is reminiscent of an air-raid siren. I am listening to the score as I write this piece, and it does not lose its power outside of the film. It makes me long to watch the film again, and it has not even been 24 hours since I first watched it!

The Conspiracy is utterly compelling and convincing, a chilling and believable film with much plausibility, a film which elicits a visceral as well as an intellectual response from its witnesses. Even if you don't subscribe to conspiracy theories, you just might find yourself being carried away by what this film proposes.

Note: I would not be surprised if any/all proposed conspiracy theories are (ever) proved to be true. I find what is proposed in this film truly terrifying, however, one thought comforts me: the world will end one day, regardless of whether you look at it from a religious or scientific point of view. These powerful people and the rest of us will all be dust. When you think of it like this, these so called powerful people truly pale in significance. They are not powerful after all. None of us are.

The Conspiracy A really interesting mockumentary dealing with conspiracy theories and secret societies. If your a fan on the conspiracy TV shows i.e Joe Rogan Questions Everything or Jesse Ventura 's Conspiracy Theory you will love it. With many movies using the found footage idea the market as been flooded they are cheap to make and some people think there real i.e Blair Witch but the filmmakers here use some nice little tricks. The movie starts off a little slow as they build it around nine eleven and introduce you the the secret society and the conspirator but it does kick into gear. It progresses very nicely by introducing people they interview who want to have anonymity which is a great ploy to keep the tension going for the rest of the movie. A very solid effort on an interesting topic. 7/10

This film is superb, a real gem in this day and age. The narrative is well-paced, complimented by a strikingly simplistic score and characters you can relate to. Consequently, the film feels very realistic, which makes it all the more scarier when suspicious events start to occur. Don't mistake this film for found- footage (not like there's anything wrong with that sub-genre), it has been made in the style of a documentary, all the different resources it features(such as experts and actual footage of 911) coming together in order to create a tableaux of impending doom. And not just for the characters, but for the audience as well because the film begs the question: What if conspiracy theories are real and we're all just being controlled by one institution ? The film itself doesn't provide any answers, but it does provide plenty of food for thought to help you form your own theories on conspiracies, and on the events of this unique and original thriller as well.

I have always been a huge fan of conspiracy theories and anything related to the hidden truth out there whether it is some Templar stories or secret societies....

Unfortunately, most of these conspiracy films are identical to each other and always follow the mainstream trends such as 9/11, the all seeing eye, moon landing and so on..

This movie is something completely different, something that I have never heard of or seen before. It uses actual articles and names that can be found on the internet... if you dare to do it after you have finished watching the movie.

One string point about the movie is the way in which it links a documentary to a thrilling investigation that will make you think twice about asking questions that should not be asked...

It seems to go without saying that lately everyone rips on 'found footage' films which are basically shot on hand-held cameras and have people running around shouting directly into the lens. The Blair Witch Project started it all off (if you discount the 'Cannibal Holocaust' movies from yesteryear) which was widely regarded as a modern day classic, however, since then, we have had too many similar clones to take the genre seriously any more.

However, 'The Conspiracy' actually chooses a - slightly - different route, by not having any supernatural element in it. Instead, it focuses on a couple of young video journalists who are filming a documentary on a conspiracy theorist. Then, when he goes missing, they discover there's more to it than meets the eye.

As with most found footage films, the acting is pretty good, but, what sets this one apart, is its air of believability. Because there are no witches or dinosaurs and you can relate some of their conspiracy arguments to what we've seen on the news, you actually start thinking about the world around us. Yes, this film is very much a work of fiction, but there's enough to it that's based on real life to get us questioning why the 'powers that be' do what they do.

If you're one of the few people who actually like found footage films, then definitely watch it. However, even if you don't like that sort of film and you just like decent thrillers then you may enjoy this one, too.

I never review movies on IMDb (maybe I should more), but the lack of reviews and the bad reviews made me go for it. Anyone who thinks this movie is bad has no sense of imagination and is most likely does not know what a good movie is. Please watch this movie if you have half a brain or more.

The beginning draws you in, making you think that some of this stuff could be/actually is real. Things begin to get a little strange, then paranoia sets in as the film progresses. Eventually it gets scary. Not the bloody,gory, new-age horror type of scary, like actually psychologically scary. I was glued to my computer screen by the end, feeling the type of curiosity and fear that the characters felt. Very, very well done movie. It's so refreshing to see a movie outside of the Hollywood mold, especially one that captivates you like this one. Don't believe the bad reviews, get on Netflix and watch it.

A documentary about conspiracy theories takes a horrific turn after the filmmakers uncover an ancient and dangerous secret society.

Although this film is fiction, it could in many ways just as well be fact in how it explores what opening our minds to conspiracy theories can do to a person. Starting with 9/11, chemtrails, Bilderberg, and many other angles, they then switch to the Tarsus Club (with an incredible online campaign to support it).

This was quite enjoyable and a clever idea. Highly recommended for any conspiracy, thriller or horror fan. As of July 2014, it is available on Netflix and well worth seeing there or wherever you can find it.

Some analogies are so subtle you'll be unconscious before the hammer falls on your head. This is one such analogy.

Here we see a 'mockumentary' masquerading as a documentary which is mistaken in many reviews as a satirical, tongue-in-cheek poke at the realm of the 'conspirotard' while giving the average movie goer a bit of fun.

No. The average 'conspirotard' will recognize the truth within the film, not just in the subject matter which connects almost brazenly with the idea of the Illuminati but with characters such as Alex Jones who, while never mentioned in the credits, is without doubt the inspiration behind many of the film's most memorable scenes.

The infiltration of 'The Hunt' is a parallel of Jones's infiltration of the Bohemian Club, with the same hidden camera footage feel and the same sense of dangerous insider revelations (the reality thankfully falling short of the gruesome fiction presented in the film).

The following of the film-makers by a mysterious black pick up is another parallel from the life of Jones whose initial investigations of the Bilderberg Group saw his film crew followed in a virtually identical scene as they fled the hotel where the Group were meeting.

As The Conspiracy suggests, there is a direct parallel to be drawn between the fine line of fiction and that of reality. Much of the footage is taken from speeches made by real politicians, even Presidents. Kennedy's poignant warning about secret societies and the globalist cabal whose influence is both insidious and merciless has never sounded so profound, particularly dubbed, as it is, over the footage of Kennedy's own assassination, even as he states categorically that "dissenters will be silenced."

In the end this will reach a limited audience and half of that audience will mistake what they're seeing for a form of entertainment with no serious connotation. This is a sad fact of our time, and yet, there is a second quote from the movie that perhaps forgives the ignorant their pleasure.

If a secret group are in fact running world affairs, then they have always done so. And they will always continue to do so.

This is the harsh truth presented by The Conspiracy which conspiracy advocates will despise and those who think of conspiracy as nothing more than a buzz-phrase of the modern age will mistake for clever character motivation.

But the truth is that the globalists are now firmly in charge and they are, as the film daringly portrays, utterly convinced of their strange religions.

Thus I grant this film the full 10 out of 10. Partly because it presumes to go where no other film dares to tread, but also because the subtleties are so glaringly underwritten as to be exquisitely sublime.

Whether you believe the world is in the grip of powers beyond reckoning or in peril of the insane preachings of conspiracy theorists, The Conspiracy offers something to entertain every level of tourist.

Did you ever want to write a totally awesome horror movie where the audience, riveted in horror, could not tell if it were a real documentary or the product of someone's messed up imagination? Watch this and learn, kidz. This movie is a model of extremely intelligent writing and execution. This movie deserves a friggin Oscar, and I never say that about any movie.

I would give this more than a 10 star rating if I could. It deserves 15 stars. This movie is off the charts awesome. Buy it, buy it, buy it. No seriously. I have never been so grabbed by a movie before, and that's saying something because movies don't normally command my attention. I was pulled into this one and then some. I'm a total skeptical cynic (I don't subscribe to ANY particular theory, let alone a conspiracy theory), but this movie had me to jumping off the couch and practically in tears in the end. It is that well done.

So, if you have two brain cells to rub together; and if you're sick and tired of the usual immature gore fests and torture pr0n crap out there, this movie will be a real treat.

I have no idea how anyone can rate this less than a 10. But then, I have no idea why found footage haters keep watching found footage movies just to give them bad reviews at this site. Common sense is, if you don't like the genre then don't watch it. I enjoy sci-fi, thriller, and horror. I am not a comedy person, so I don't watch comedies. I don't keep watching them just to crap on them on IMDb.

Dear Christopher McBride - I hope you make more movies and do not listen to the bad review clowns here. You made a masterpiece and it's not your fault that people are so dense they can't appreciate the talent and ingenuity that went into this movie. You deserve so much better than the rating this site has given you so far.

This film was well organized and ultimately achieved that which it set out to achieve. I found myself almost believing the theories presented at the beginning and that only aided in my suspension of disbelief in the climax of the film. I did find it similar to The Wicker Man,(1973). I only wish they had made me feel more of a connection to the two main characters, specifically Aaron. I didn't really feel like I knew the guy, thus in the climax I wasn't entirely worried about his well-being. I felt more for the old man at the start. But truly the genius part of this film is the way they ended it. You are told that Aaron simply disappeared, and that the entire performance was put on to scare any trespassers away. But we never see Aaron get up and brush himself off. Perhaps this is because Jim was given the choice of seeing his family killed or giving the final blow to the bull, thus being fully accepted into the society and simultaneously aiding in the masquerade. A simple movie, maybe...But I enjoyed it.

Friend of mine recommended this and I was dubious because low budget indie horror films are usually bathed in blood and predictable and stupid but this was none of those things. It's smart, builds well, and doesn't pound the audience over the head.

It's also very slyly subversive in how it delivers the facts behind several real conspiracy theories, including 9/11, America's intervention into WWI and others.

The performances are a little bumpy in spots, and some of the dialog near the climax didn't feel natural to the point of almost being comical. People might also be put off on the faux- documentary style, particularly in the last act when it's all shot by hidden cameras on the protagonists' tie-clips (though, to the director's credit, he gives one of them a small smudge in the corner, so we know whose perspective we're getting).

Overall, a knockout debut from writer/director Christopher MacBride. Will definitely be looking to see what he does next.

The Conspiracy is a film that the conspiracy buff inside you will absolutely love. It's a thriller from Canada- shot in Toronto- that is constructed as a pseudo-documentary, with a found footage element, and a Whicker Man or Kill List twist. NBC has since purchased the rights, so a spin-off series is to be expected in the near future.

It tells the story of two documentary filmmakers who were making a film about a seemingly mad, street-ranting conspiracist named Terrence. Terrence is a lot like Mel Gibson's character in Conspiracy Theory. In fact, the whole first part of the film is really quite similar to Conspiracy Theory, in that Terrence ends up disappearing after he is targeted by powerful and secretive forces for uncovering a vast conspiracy so important that his "silence" is required. It strays from the aforementioned film, however, in the sense that we end up following the two filmmakers on their quest to uncover what happened to their subject, as opposed to following their subject through his experience.

The whole thing is quite cleverly written. It incorporates a number of real conspiracies- that have garnered high levels of support from various segments of the public- and fashioned them into a believably convincing web, that aligns with the ultimate, all-encompassing theory which sits atop the conspiratorial hierarchy: the formation of a one-world government under the auspices of a secret cabal of high ranking corporate and political elites.

The conspiratorial rantings of the characters are juxtaposed with real news footage and real speeches that are often cited in the conspiratorial realm as evidence of the existence of said conspiracies. Such conspiracies have become so ingrained in our collective consciousness, that it's hard not to believe them. Especially when they've been compiled so convincingly.

MacBride successfully manages to exploit this phenomenon for the sake of storytelling...and our entertainment.

When the two documentarians are unable to reach Terrence- finding only an empty, ransacked apartment- Aaron decides to grab hiss "work", so that he can attempt to piece it together with hopes of finding out what he was researching, and in turn, what happened to him.

His investigation convinces him that their odd friend was actually onto a very real conspiracy- and that he must have been targeted because of it.

Further investigation reveals that his research concerned a Secret Society based off an ancient Mithraic Cult: the Taurus Group. Word is that this group holds an annual retreat during which a ritual hunt takes place...alongside the formulation of global policy and planning of world events, of course.

After finding an article discussing this secretive group online, the two men dig deeper and connect with an eerie personage who provides them with "inside" information about the cult. From here, they plan to go undercover and break into the group's retreat. They want to discover what really goes on in there for themselves: Is this just a bunch of rich white men networking? Or is something more sinister afoot?

This aspect of the story is, itself, "based on" real conspiracy- that of the Bohemian Grove (which actually gets a mention in the first part of the film). Like the "deep-throat" character in the film, a journalist in the 1970's did actually wander into the redwood forests of California during one of these infamous Bohemian Grove retreats. Writing an article about his experience for a prestigious media institution in the process. Like in the film, this article was the only known source of information about these secret retreats, regularly attended by the elitist of the elite. That is, until people like Alex Jones started breaking in and trying to record their ritualistic undertakings (like the "Cremation of Care" ie. ritualistically burning the effigy of a baby before a giant owl statue) with a hidden camera.

As was previously mentioned, MacBride concludes the film with a Whicker Man, or (more recently) Kill List, twist. This reference- to one of the most infamous and recognizable horror film-endings of alltime- perfectly compliments the lead-up, and should satisfy both the conspiracist and cinephile horror fan in you.

While not incredibly original, this horror veiled as a thriller will certainly keep you entertained. If you are at all interested in the realm of conspiracy, or just enjoy a cleverly compiled and- as some will surely argue- "educational" experience, then you should get a kick out of this film. It's definitely worth checking out.

7.5 out of 10.

Ps. This is NOT A FOUND FOOTAGE film. There is a found footage element (ie. footage from Aaron's hidden cam), but Jim clearly submits to the cult and acts as their mouthpiece, as is outlined by the deep-throat-like character (who you can also assume is from the cult) earlier. This relates to how they often let information leak out so that they can control the message...and as a warning for anyone else who might be thinking of investigating them.

As I searched for the best things to watch on Netflix I came across this film. I read a quick description and I was like cool I like conspiracy and documentaries. Thats all I new, I was watching it and liked it but it had a few chills down the spine moments. About 90% of the way through I was pretty freaked out I just kept thinking, "no way, no way." I looked up the movie here and its a Horror / Thriller! I hate Horror movies with a passion! Heres the thing, if you go in thinking this is a real documentary its amazing horror movie, I think if you don't know anything, its a really well filmed movie. If you know its a Fake documentary you might write it off as being cheesy Film. If you tell someone to watch it just tell them its a documentary about conspiracy and they uncover something very old.

Canadian found footage finds a duo of documentarians following an conspiracy theorist around and trying to make sense of his ideas and theories.

When he disappears, one of the filmmakers takes up where he left off and starts believing in and researching the ideas that were left in the man's apartment.

They soon learn of a secret society of powerful and rich people and a ritual meeting which they plan to infiltrate.

This paranoid found footage horror is a different take on the subject matter than I have seen so far. It was a lot of fun and got quite creepy towards the conclusion. I found the ending to be a bit of a cop-out but it was still very enjoyable.

'The Conspiracy' (2012) promised much and delivered disappointing results. Basically these two American guys begin a documentary about a local conspiracy theory nut and discover that he's not wrong about a very private club for world leaders which sets global policy. They attempt to infiltrate it and complications ensue. It started off well but ran aground about a third of the way in, whereupon the plot holes and predictability of the storyline became painful distractions. It was all far too easy for the guys to get inside the club and blindingly obvious what was going to happen. Ah well, things don't always do what they say on the tin. This 'shaggy dog story' was like one of those notoriously misleading 'serving suggestions' on a pack of risotto; you order what looks to be a banquet and you get served up a snack.

I think my Summary Header about says it all.

During the beginning I listened, glanced at the screen occasionally, did some DIY e-juice and googled something.

I started watching when someone turned up missing, and then I couldn't move except to vape. I don't know what happened; it was as though someone flipped a switch, and all of a sudden the movie had me.

But for down-and-dirty Horror fans, forget it. We only get a hint or suggestion of something horrific for about 30 seconds, then it goes back to standard Thriller, for which I gave it a solid 6/10 stars.

Watch and enjoy!