I think footage horror films get bad ratings because people hate them in general paired with their low attention span to actively focus on the storyline. Personally, there's something about found footage stories (minus the excessive camera shakes, which I hate) from the POV of a character (or characters) that makes this type of horror feel more real. Even if the storyline needs improvement.
This film is actually decent for what it is, and since it follows the creepy character Slender Man, it has its redeeming moments throughout the film - as your attention span allows you to view it in whole form.
I would watch this over the actual Slender Man (2018) film version that was straight trash; and that wasn't found footage style at all. So, if you're in the fence about watching this because of the reviews, just ignore them and watch it. It may start off slow or unappealing but it does progress over time.
And might I suggest to watch this alone, at night, in the dark, by yourself. It will increase that creepiness you seek.
This film is actually decent for what it is, and since it follows the creepy character Slender Man, it has its redeeming moments throughout the film - as your attention span allows you to view it in whole form.
I would watch this over the actual Slender Man (2018) film version that was straight trash; and that wasn't found footage style at all. So, if you're in the fence about watching this because of the reviews, just ignore them and watch it. It may start off slow or unappealing but it does progress over time.
And might I suggest to watch this alone, at night, in the dark, by yourself. It will increase that creepiness you seek.