Since its inception approach again in 2012 (actually a unique time), the “V/H/S” horror anthology sequence has delivered a dependable collection of thrills and chills with solely barely truncated regularity (the primary three movies arrived in 2012, 2013, and 2014, earlier than placing a pause on the entire caboodle, solely to return roaring again in 2021 and banging out entry out a yr). And whereas the sequence has usually been launched within the prime of spooky time (learn: October), the eighth entry into the franchise is now going full Halloween.
Naturally, it’s entitled “V/H/S/Halloween,” and the newest function guarantees all types of holiday-appropriate tips and treats. Per its official synopsis: “A group of Halloween-themed videotapes unleashes a sequence of twisted, blood-soaked tales, turning trick-or-treat right into a wrestle for survival.”
The movie simply had its world premiere at Incredible Fest over the weekend, and early opinions have been largely optimistic, hailing its mixture of laugh-out-loud jokes and gory scares. Per typical, the anthology movie is constructed on found-footage conceits, providing up 5 horror shorts and sixth that serves as each the body for your entire endeavor and its personal chilling entry.
On provide this time round: tales in regards to the evils of food regimen soda, suburban mothers, crime scenes, Halloween sweet, video shops, and even a cursed LP. In different phrases, it’s obtained all of it.
The movie’s six segments embody “Weight loss program Phantasma” directed by Bryan M. Ferguson, “Enjoyable Dimension” directed by Casper Kelly, “House Hang-out” directed by Micheline Pitt-Norman & R.H. Norman, “Kidprint” directed by Alex Ross Perry, “Ut Supra Sic Infra” directed by Paco Plaza, and “Coochie Coochie Coo” directed by Anna Zlokovic.
The complete trailer for “V/H/S/Halloween” leans approach into its completely calibrated scary setting, however for all of the clearly darkish stuff this new look exhibits off (darkish areas, bone-crunching sound results, and what’s clearly a tremendous evil crime scene), it’s the precise Halloween stuff that actually pops. Haven’t you ever thought how odd it’s that we go to strangers’ homes one night time a yr to ask them to offer our kids sweet? Or that we pay cash for folks to leap out at us in confined areas? Halloween, naturally scary, but additionally naturally actually bizarre.
Try the total trailer for “V/H/S/Halloween” under. It’s going to begin streaming on Shudder on Friday, October 3.
