Watch V/H/S: Viral
- R
- 2014
- 1 hr 21 min
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4.2 (19,715)
V/H/S: Viral is a found-footage horror anthology film that was released in 2014. The movie is the third installment in the V/H/S series and consists of a collection of short films tied together by a loose narrative that centers on the chaos that ensues when a mysterious ice cream truck travels through Los Angeles. The movie begins with a segment called "Vicious Circles," which follows a group of teenagers who become trapped in a never-ending loop of a dangerous game that involves a motorcycle gang. The segment is directed by Marcel Sarmiento and features intense action sequences and graphic violence.
In the second segment, titled "Dante the Great," a magician played by Justin Welborn goes to extreme lengths to achieve the perfect illusion. However, his desire for perfection leads him down a dark and twisted path. This segment is directed by Gregg Bishop and combines horror with elements of dark comedy.
The third segment, "Parallel Monsters," is directed by Nacho Vigalondo and follows the story of a scientist who discovers a portal to a parallel universe. However, the scientist soon realizes that this other world is not as perfect as he initially thought. The segment is filled with strange and unsettling imagery, and the alternate world is truly disturbing.
In the fourth segment, directed by Todd Lincoln, a group of teenagers break into a house to steal a VHS tape. However, they soon discover that the house is inhabited by a sinister cult. The segment features creepy visuals and a tense atmosphere as the teens try to escape from the cult's clutches.
The final segment, "Bonestorm," follows a group of skateboarders who stumble upon a sacrificial ritual. The segment is directed by Aaron Moorhead and Justin Benson and features impressive skateboard stunts mixed with horror elements.
Overall, V/H/S: Viral is a solid addition to the V/H/S series. While some segments are stronger than others, the movie as a whole is entertaining and frightening. The use of found footage, while overused in the genre, is effective in creating a sense of realism and immersion for the viewer. The anthology format allows for a variety of horror sub-genres to be explored, making it an engaging watch for fans of the genre. The film also has a great soundtrack that adds to the overall creepy atmosphere.
However, some viewers may find the loose narrative connecting the segments a bit weak, as it is not fully fleshed out and can leave some questions unanswered. Additionally, the found footage style may not be for everyone, and some segments may be too graphic or disturbing for some viewers.
V/H/S: Viral is a 2014 horror movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 21 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 4.2 and a MetaScore of 38.