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Local 58 paints the story of a bizarre, and terrifying invasion through the lens of a local television channel. Although it isn’t very long, this series makes a big impact due to the near-jumpscare quality of its darker content, and the refreshingly diverse mediums it uses.

While there’s no doubt that the Lovecraftian Cosmic Horror subgenre is common, Local 58 stands out by showing just enough to scare viewers while keeping them hooked on the unknown. Even though the danger isn’t clearly stated, the constant warnings to not look at the night sky are enough to make anyone feel uneasy.

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After countless doctor visits and multiple second opinions, the Daniels find themselves hoping that renowned local child therapist, Julia Luu, can help their daughter. Still, to succeed, the young doctor will have to decipher Jess’s only form of communication—her eerie drawings. However, as she digs deeper into these macabre images, she will discover that the monsters under the house aren’t nearly as scary as the monsters that put them there.

The series is known for its immersive storytelling, chilling voice acting, and the use of unsettling children's drawings. Fans praise it as one of the best analog horror series, with the creator being described as exceptionally kind and talented.

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Children Under The House (video commentary and analysis by EmortalMarcus )

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(...)Folklore is a term that encapsulates not only stories, but history, arts, crafts, and even ways of living among tight-knit communities in rural settings, and in some cases urban and especially in digital spaces most recently. Although we are in an age where superstitions are bowing out in favor of a hyper logical, materialistic worldview and an “always online” mindset, human curiosity still wanders to the strange and sometimes dark for entertainment. Internet commentators often dub “creepypastas”1 as a form of “internet folklore” due to their campfire story-like nature, but as of late they seem to have taken a backseat to more complex tales usually told through online video mediums—these being Analog Horror series.

I first became aware of this horror subgenre via an analysis of the series LOCAL58TV, which is composed of news broadcasts from an alternate timeline. Each episode reveals horrific truths about the world it takes place in until it ends with a terrible revelation that dooms humanity. LOCAL58 does not have a conventional cast of characters like most stories, but rather subjects the audience to the horrors just as if they were people in the world it is portraying. It is subtle, chilling and comes and goes with little announcement or fanfare—it just leaves the audience in quiet shock as they must try and piece together what they just saw. It gives enough information for viewers to get a sense of what is going on, but it never explains anything just as quality horror should. (...)

A mysterious lecture that causes the deaths of those who watch it is leaked online.

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N. Episodes: 11 | Status: Onging

This one seriously creeps me out. The man in the suit is a series of video about an actor who becomes increasingly obsessed with the Godzilla suit he wears, he exhibits strange behaviors, including prolonged periods of stillness and altered breathing. Eventually, crew members discover that the man body has grotesquely merged with the suit and he is no longer human.

Godzilla may be a monster, but it seems to me otherwise. He is rather a god. Control our world according to each order. And I will be the flesh of the beast. I will be the host of Godzilla. Because I want to be a god who is respected by people. I want to be the flesh of this beast. And the fear of which one is wrong. I'm not a movie monster. It's Goji. The law of good and evil. I will live in this beast. Because he is the only one who can help us.

There is no God. Just me. Goji.

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4plus - godzilla brings analog horror to the next level (video comentary)

The Monument Mythos is a notable analog horror series created by MISTER MANTICORE. The series is set in a fictional alternate history, exploring themes of mythology and societal fears through the lens of various monuments. The series weaves together various episodes that explore the dark and mysterious aspects of well-known monuments. Each episode often features a different monument, presenting a fictionalized account that intertwines historical events with horror elements. For instance, the first season includes episodes like "Liberty Lurker," which delves into the Statue of Liberty's lore

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N. Episodes: 39 (2 Season) | Status: Ongoing

The second season further develops the intricate world of The Monument Mythos, revealing more details about the mysterious forces at play behind the monuments with an approach closer to SiFi than Horror.

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Night Mind - The Monument Mythos: Alternate Timeline of Terrors (video commentary)

The Mandela Catalogue is a prominent analog horror web series created by Alex Kister, first released on June 9, 2021. Set in the fictional Mandela County, Wisconsin, the series explores themes of identity, psychological horror, and the invasion of demonic entities known as "Alternates." These shape-shifting beings aim to psychologically torment their victims, ultimately seeking to assume their identities as doppelgängers. The series is heavily infused with biblical allusions, suggesting that these Alternates are akin to demons, with the archangel Gabriel depicted as a malevolent figure

N. Episodes: 15 (5 Season) | Status: Ongoing

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