As curiosity surrounding true crime documentaries continues to grow, there are plenty of films and shows inspired by real-life cases, alongside dramatized and fictional stories. Yet one of the most disturbing films remains The Poughkeepsie Tapes, which follows deeply unsettling crimes. The 2007 crime-horror film plays with the line between nonfiction and imagination in its unique style, that leave viewers glued to the screen. 

With Halloween approaching, The Poughkeepsie Tapes could be an eerie choice to add to the watchlist. So, for those who might be intrigued by its unsettling premise, the film is still available to watch in 2026. However, the streaming window of the film is quickly coming to an end.

The Poughkeepsie Tapes is a crime thriller and horror film currently available to stream on Tubi. However, viewers have only 23 days left to watch it before it leaves the platform. The film originally premiered at the 2007 Tribeca Film Festival but faced a lengthy road to release.

The film eventually arrived on video-on-demand in 2014, followed by DVD and Blu-ray releases in 2017. Written and directed by John Erick Dowdle, the film takes a unique documentary-style approach to its story. It follows the investigation into serial killer Edward Carver, who recorded all the murders and kept a collection of videotapes discovered in Poughkeepsie, New York, which begins the investigation.

The movie combines fictional news reports, interviews, and grainy footage to create an unsettling sense. Although The Poughkeepsie Tapes is presented in the style of a true-crime documentary, the story and characters are fictional, and the film is not based on real events.

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Apart from The Poughkeepsie Tapes, there are plenty of releases in 2026 that are worth exploring.

One of the biggest horror film hits of 2026 was Obsession. The cinematic spectacle follows a young boy, Bear, who uses One Wish Willow to make his friend Nikki fall in love with him. However, the fulfillment of his wish leads to a series of unsettling events. Another major release of the year is Backrooms. 

The film follows an infinite maze of yellow rooms and office spaces that exist outside reality, with bizarre creatures lurking inside. And last but not least is Iron Lung, which follows a convict named Simon who is sent on a submarine nicknamed the “Iron Lung” to explore the depths of an ocean of human blood on the moon. These are some of the best horror and thriller films to watch in 2026.

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