V/H/S | |
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Based on | Concept by Brad Miska |
Distributed by | Magnolia Pictures (1–3) Chiller Films (spin-off series) Shudder (4 onwards) |
Release date | 2012–present |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Box office | >$2.8 million (Cumulative of 3 theatrical films) |
V/H/S is an American horror anthology franchise that includes seven found footage films, two spin-off films, and one miniseries. Created from an original story idea by Brad Miska, the plot centers around a number of disturbing VHS tapes that are discovered by innocent viewers and the possessive influence of the videos over those who see them. Realized by a collaboration of various filmmakers and different casts, the installments are mostly standalone in nature, though recurring elements indicate the same fictional villain as the source for all of its videos.[1]
The original film, V/H/S, received mixed reviews,[2] but was praised for its implementation of found-footage filmmaking and diverse stories,[1] and was a financial success.[3] The next two films in the franchise were met with mixed to generally negative reviews, and were not as financially successful as the first. Though the second film, V/H/S/2, was a success with film critics,[4] it did not earn as much at the box office as its predecessor.[5] The third installment, V/H/S: Viral, was generally negatively received critically,[6] and made even less at the box office than the previous film.[7] Financial information has not been released for the remainder of the films in the franchise, but their critical reception has improved. The fourth film, V/H/S/94, received the most positive reviews of the franchise.[8] The fifth film, V/H/S/99, received lower but still generally positive ratings.[9] The sixth film, V/H/S/85, received generally positive reviews.[10] The seventh film, V/H/S/Beyond, also received generally positive reviews.[11]
The first spin-off film, SiREN, serves as a continuation of one of the segments from the first film. It was met with a general positive critical reception.[12] The Snapchat released miniseries, titled V/H/S: Video Horror Shorts, received praise for its short-form format and expansion of the franchise to new media.[13] The second spin-off film, Kids vs. Aliens, also served as a continuation of one of the segments from the second film. It was met with a mixed reception.[14]
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