V/H/S/Beyond
Directed by Jordan Downey, Justin Long, and Christian Long5.890%56%
Six bloodcurdling tapes unleash horror in a sci-fi inspired hellscape, pushing the boundaries of fear and suspense.
Cast of V/H/S/Beyond
V/H/S/Beyond Ratings & Reviews
- jeremy.g57February 9, 2025Multiple stories surrounding alien stories. Was decent but not great!
- rg9400November 1, 2024This is the first V/H/S movie I'm ever seeing, so my review is within the context of a newcomer. This movie is a found footage horror anthology where the sort of connective tissue between each segment is the nature of extraterrestrial threats. There are also wraparound and interstitial sections filmed in a documentary style where experts weigh in on a specific story. Overall, it has a haunted house style feel to it with a lot of focus being on kills and monster designs. Like any anthology, it is uneven, with the first section being strong enough to get me to commit to the movie before it starts to waver. That first section feels a lot like a video game. I also thought the 3rd segment involving a group of skydivers was solid, and the 4th segment involving a dog care facility was decent as well. The 2nd segment was forgettable, and unfortunately Alanah Pearce's segment was my least favorite and a poor showcase of her acting. The wraparound footage was completely pointless in my opinion because the story it told was the least interesting of the bunch. I don't really have more to say because there are no characters or plot here, just people trying to survive against monsters. I did think they were able to shift up the visual style enough between the segments even though they are all found footage style, and the monster designs and effects were good.
- SpoonsOctober 22, 2024V/H/S/Beyond (2024) is arguably the best the V/H/S series has produced in years, offering a fresh blend of cosmic horror and sci-fi while retaining the gritty found footage style that fans expect. The anthology kicks off with A Special Presentation, a mockumentary about a family experiencing paranormal occurrences, which sets the eerie tone for the rest of the film. While the wraparound story isn’t as strong as the individual segments, it does an effective job of framing the chaos that follows. One of the best segments is Live and Let Dive, where a skydiving adventure turns into a nightmare when aliens invade mid-air. The practical effects here are stunning, and the intense, fast-paced horror feels fresh for the franchise. Another standout is Fur Babies, which pushes the boundaries of grotesque body horror in a disturbing yet captivating way. The taxidermy theme adds a grim uniqueness to the segment, making it one of the most unsettling parts of the film. Dream Girl, set in Bollywood, offers a clever critique of the film industry while delivering some of the film’s most brutal and imaginative scenes. This mix of satire and horror works exceptionally well, contributing to the anthology’s diverse tonal shifts, from gory to satirical to pure cosmic terror. While not every segment hits the mark, V/H/S/Beyond consistently pushes the envelope, offering a wide range of horror and sci-fi elements. It stands out as one of the strongest entries in the V/H/S franchise in recent memory, offering more cohesive scares and better production value than some of its predecessors. This is a must-watch for fans of the series and those who enjoy innovative found footage with a sci-fi twist. This film will be popular with fans of cosmic horror, body horror, and anyone looking for a creative spin on the V/H/S formula.
