The Poughkeepsie Tapes (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2007, The Poughkeepsie Tapes is a thriller, crime, horror and mystery film directed by John Erick Dowdle, running about 81 minutes. “The Terror is Real” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When hundreds of videotapes showing torture, murder and dismemberment are found in an abandoned house, they reveal a serial killer's decade-long reign of terror and become the most disturbing collection of evidence homicide detectives have ever seen.
Who’s in it. The Poughkeepsie Tapes stars Stacy Chbosky as Cheryl Dempsey, Ben Messmer as Edward 'Ed' Carver, Samantha Robson as Samantha Baker and Ivar Brogger as Leonard Schway, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Poughkeepsie Tapes has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on MGM Plus Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Poughkeepsie Tapes page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Poughkeepsie Tapes tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Poughkeepsie Tapes (2007)?
- In GB, The Poughkeepsie Tapes is available to stream on MGM Plus Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Poughkeepsie Tapes worth watching?
- The Poughkeepsie Tapes holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Poughkeepsie Tapes?
- The Poughkeepsie Tapes stars Stacy Chbosky, Ben Messmer, Samantha Robson, Ivar Brogger and Lou George.
- When was The Poughkeepsie Tapes released?
- The Poughkeepsie Tapes was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.