It’s not surprising that so many horror fans question if Horror in the High Desert is based on a true story.
After all, the movie perfectly mixes found footage and interviews to create something that feels like a low-budget documentary.
It doesn’t help that the film begins with a disclaimer notice that warns viewers about the shocking images that’ll be revealed, supposedly released by the police department, to invite people to share information that might lead to the arrest of Gary Hinge (Eric Mencis) murderer.
The young man disappeared in Nevada’s High Desert, only for his severed hand to be found, holding a camera with disturbing images.
It’s a terrifying story, but how much of it is real? As it turns out, Horror in the High Desert has been loosely based on the actual disappearance of Kenny Veach, who vanished in Nevada while supposedly recording a YouTube video.
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