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V/H/S/94
2021 103 min United States of America, Canada R 18+
★6.3
Horror, Thriller
Director: Simon Barrett, Steven Kostanski, Chloe Okuno
Trailers
Description
After the discovery of a mysterious VHS tape, a brutish police SWAT team launches a high-intensity raid on a remote warehouse, only to discover a sinister cult compound whose collection of pre-recorded material uncovers a nightmarish conspiracy.
Starring
Anna Hopkins
Actor
Christian Potenza
Actor
Brian Paul
Actor
Awards
1 win & 1 nomination total
Key opinion
V/H/S/94 effectively revives the found-footage franchise by successfully capturing 90s aesthetics and delivering memorable creature designs. While the central special-forces framing narrative is widely considered weak and disjointed, the individual shorts are largely praised for their technical execution and visceral horror impact.
| Production | The 90s-inspired visual aesthetic, including worn film effects and realistic makeup, successfully grounds the anthology in a nostalgic, lo-fi atmosphere. | |
| Production | The creature and monster designs across the segments are standout elements, offering genuine frights and impressive visual spectacle. | |
| Screenplay | The central special-forces framing narrative is underdeveloped and fails to cohesively link the disparate segments together. | |
| Screenplay | The anthology suffers from inconsistent quality, where high-concept technical successes like 'The Subject' contrast with segments that feel thin or lack narrative resolution. | |
| Pacing | Opinions on the film's pacing and narrative depth are split; some viewers enjoy the intense, bite-sized horror, while others feel the brevity leads to rushed, unsatisfying conclusions. |