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Grave Encounters is a 2011 horror film that takes a found footage approach to storytelling. The movie follows a crew of paranormal investigators who are shooting a reality show in an abandoned mental hospital. The crew consists of Lance Preston (Sean Rogerson), Matt White (Juan Riedinger), Sasha Parker (Ashleigh Gryzko), T.C. Gibson (Merwin Mondesir), and Houston Gray (Mackenzie Gray).

As soon as they begin their investigation, they start experiencing strange occurrences, and it becomes apparent that the mental hospital is haunted. At first, the team brushes off the odd happenings, chalking it up to the spooky nature of the place. But as the night wears on, things become more and more intense. The cameras capture bizarre sounds, moving objects, and the discovery of creepy graffiti featuring the word "Death". The crew realizes that they might be in over their heads, and they attempt to leave, only to find that the building is now locked and they are completely trapped inside.

The horror escalates as the team realizes that the hospital they are in is a twisted reality that they cannot escape, leaving them questioning their state of mind. The further they delve into the darkness of the hospital, the more terror they experience, and the more they realize that their only escape might come in the form of death.

Grave Encounters combines traditional elements of horror movies, such as jump scares and eerie atmosphere, with the realism and immediacy of a found-footage narrative. The movie is a slow-burn at first but quickly becomes a terrifying descent into madness. The characters' dread and fear are palpable as they move deeper into the depths of a dark and uneasy abandoned hospital. The director expertly uses sound and visuals to build tension and create an uneasy atmosphere that will have viewers on the edge of their seat.

The performances by the ensemble cast are also notable, with the lead Sean Rogerson giving an impressive portrayal of a charismatic but challenged leader, struggling to keep his team together, and keep himself sane in the face of unimaginable terror. Ashleigh Gryzko also delivers a stellar performance as the reserved, low-key Sasha whose empathic abilities end up putting her in a precarious situation.

Overall, Grave Encounters is a horror classic that expertly navigates the boundaries between the real and the supernatural. It is a must-see film for fans of horror who are fascinated by the paranormal, as it perfectly combines both genres into one terrific movie.

Grave Encounters is a 2011 thriller with a runtime of 1 hour and 35 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.1 and a MetaScore of 33.