What is the navidson record?

The Navidson Record is a fictional documentary film within the book "House of Leaves" by Mark Z. Danielewski. It tells the story of a photographer named Will Navidson who moves with his family into a seemingly normal house in Virginia. However, they soon discover that the house is much larger on the inside than it is on the outside, with ever-expanding and shifting rooms, corridors, and staircases.

As they explore the house, they encounter strange and terrifying phenomena, including a dark labyrinth that seems to have a life of its own. The Navidson Record follows their attempts to document and understand these unexplainable events, while also exploring themes of perception, reality, and the nature of fear.

The Navidson Record is presented as a fictional film in the novel, with transcripts, interviews, and analyses included as part of the narrative. It serves as a central plot device in the story, driving the characters to unravel the mysteries of the house and their own fears.