The Cohasset Snuff Film (2027)

Many critics on platforms like Letterboxd found the lead performance to be "cartoonish" or "hammy," which undercut the intended psychological horror. Others criticized the film for lacking nuance compared to similar "killer profile" films. Where to Watch

Edward Payson, who chose the setting because his grandmother owned a home in Cohasset. Lead Actor: Stephen Wu portrays Collin Mason. The Cohasset Snuff Film

The story follows 17-year-old Collin Mason, a vlogger in Cohasset, Massachusetts, who murders three of his classmates and uploads the footage to the internet. The film is framed as a documentary made years later, combining Mason’s supposed "video diaries" with interviews from "experts" and local residents discussing the impact of the crimes on the small town. Many critics on platforms like Letterboxd found the

Some viewers praise its "disturbing" and "chilling" atmosphere, noting that the mockumentary talking heads feel believable and the gore effects are effective for a low-budget production. Lead Actor: Stephen Wu portrays Collin Mason

The central conceit is that the town of Cohasset attempted to suppress the "real" footage through legal action, leading to the "snuff film" being circulated only via underground BitTorrent sites.