Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Strange Harvest (aka Strange Harvest: Occult Murder in the Inland Empire) is a 2024 American horror mockumentary from Stuart Ortiz.

The story follows a pair of detectives on the trail of a serial killer known as “Mr. Shiny”, who resurfaces after 20 years, leaving cryptic clues across the Inland Empire region of Southern California.

In our latest Boys On Film review, we dig into how the film’s documentary style, found-footage realism, and creeping atmosphere create an unsettling experience that feels too real for comfort.

Is this a fresh take on the horror mockumentary genre — or just another true crime gimmick?

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00:00 Introduction
00:32 Synopsis
02:03 Unpacking
13:11 Verdict