Archive 81 is a 2021 horror series executive produced by horror titan James Wan (Saw, Insidious, The Conjuring, Malignant). The series is inspired by the found footage podcast of the same name from Marc Sollinger and Daniel Powell, who created the podcast and co-produced the series.
When archivist Dan Turner takes a mysterious job restoring a collection of damaged videotapes from 1994, he finds himself reconstructing the work of documentary filmmaker Melody Pendras and her investigation into a dangerous cult. As Dan is drawn into Melody’s story, he becomes convinced he can save her from the terrifying end she met 25 years ago.
The series stars Mamoudou Athie (Underwater), Dina Shihabi (Altered Carbon), Martin Donovan (Big Little Lies), Matt McGorry (How To Get Away With Murder), Julia Chan (Katy Keene), Evan Jonigkeit, and Ariana Neal (Hidden Figures).
Archive 81 will be available so stream on Netflix January 14th. Watch the official trailer below.