Savageland is a 2017 American found footage horror film directed by Phil Guidry, Simon Herbert, and David Whelan. It presents itself as a documentary investigating a mass murder in a small Arizona town near the border with Mexico. The film is notable for its unsettling and realistic portrayal of xenophobia, racial profiling, and the failures of the American justice system.
The narrative unfolds through "recovered" footage and interviews, painting a picture of Francisco Salazar, the sole survivor of the massacre who is immediately labeled the prime suspect. As the investigation progresses, inconsistencies emerge, and the photographic evidence Salazar took before and after the murders raises questions about his guilt.
The film effectively utilizes the found footage format to create a sense of realism and unease, blurring the lines between documentary and fiction. The core themes explored include:
Xenophobia: The film highlights how prejudice and fear of outsiders can influence perceptions and judgments.
Racial%20Profiling: Salazar is targeted because of his ethnicity, leading to a rush to judgment and a flawed investigation.
Social%20Injustice: The film critiques the systemic biases within the justice system and how these biases can lead to wrongful convictions.
Found%20Footage%20Horror: Savageland utilizes this technique to build tension and create a sense of immersion for the viewer.
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