Inquérito Policial nº 0521/09

About This Movie

Inquérito Policial nº 0521/09 is a fascinating piece from Brazil that dabbles in the horror genre through a documentary lens. It's just 12 minutes long, but it really plays with the found footage aesthetic in an intriguing way. The film stitches together two distinct files from police archives, and it’s that blend that gives it a raw, unsettling vibe. You have these two policemen discussing the disturbing images they’re viewing, which creates a sort of voyeuristic tension. The atmosphere is heavy, and the pacing is deliberately slow, allowing dread to build as they dissect the visuals. Primal, almost. It's not your typical horror flick; it makes you think about the reality behind crime and the eeriness of forgotten footage.

Found footage explorationPolice archives contextAtmospheric tension