The film is the first in a trilogy produced by . Unlike traditional horror movies with clear plots or moral lessons, August Underground is designed to feel like a "found" tape. It follows a psychopathic killer named Peter (played by Vogel) and his unnamed accomplice as they kidnap, torture, and murder random victims across Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
If you are looking to watch the full series, it consists of three increasingly intense films:
The movie's impact stems from its . Vogel used his background in special effects to create gore that looked so authentic the FBI reportedly investigated the production to ensure no actual crimes were committed. The August Underground Trilogy