V/H/S/85

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chris m i had given up on the franchise. 'v/h/s/85' establishes itself as one of the best entries in the saga, although, of course, it still ranks behind the first film, which remains an undisputed benchmark. this anthology manages to combine creativity, tension, and originality, offering segments that impress with their style, structure, and technical execution. each segment is well-written, directed, edited, and produced, showing that the 'v/h/s' format can remain fresh and terrifying when handled with talent. what struck me the most was the originality of the segments. unlike other entries that rely on clichés, here each story has its own twist, and the effects feel realistic and believable, maintaining the sense that you are watching authentic footage. the film succeeds in recapturing the classic 'v/h/s' essence, where tension arises from both what is seen and what is implied. my favorite segment was 'no wake', undoubtedly the one that initially made me think i was going to see a solid film within this style. its narrative construction, pacing, and the way it combines fear with mystery make it a memorable segment. on the other hand, i highlight the segment recreating the mexico earthquake, a risky choice since it is based on a real tragedy. still, according to audience reactions, it was well received, managing to convey tension and horror without falling into sensationalism. throughout much of the film, i found myself asking questions about the development of the stories, the characters’ decisions, and the limits of fear posed in each segment. this effect recalls what the earlier entries in the saga achieved, although here it comes across with a more modern and polished tone, showing that the franchise continues to evolve without losing its essence. in conclusion, 'v/h/s/85' manages to balance risk, originality, and fidelity to the saga, offering a horror experience that mixes the supernatural with the realistic, keeping the viewer engaged and surprised. it is an entry that not only entertains but also demonstrates that the 'v/h/s' format remains a powerful medium for telling horror stories in an innovative way. spanish: daba a la franquicia por perdida. 'v/h/s/85' se confirma como una de las mejores entregas de la saga, aunque, por supuesto, sigue detrás de la primera película, que sigue siendo un referente indiscutible. esta antología logra combinar creatividad, tensión y originalidad, ofreciendo grabaciones que sorprenden por su estilo, estructura y ejecución técnica. cada segmento está bien escrito, dirigido, montado y producido, mostrando que el formato 'v/h/s' puede seguir siendo fresco y aterrador si se maneja con talento. lo que más me impactó fue la originalidad de las grabaciones. a diferencia de otras entregas que recurren a clichés, aquí cada historia tiene un giro propio, y los efectos se sienten realistas y verosímiles, manteniendo la sensación de que estás viendo grabaciones auténticas. la película logra recuperar esa esencia clásica de ‘v/h/s’, donde la tensión surge tanto de lo que se ve como de lo que se intuye. mi grabación favorita fue 'no wake', sin duda la que inicialmente me hizo pensar que iba a ver una película sólida dentro de este estilo. su construcción narrativa, el ritmo y la manera en que combina miedo con misterio la convierten en un segmento memorable. por otro lado, destaco el segmento que recrea el terremoto de méxico, un recurso arriesgado porque parte de una tragedia real. aun así, según las reacciones del público, fue bien recibido, y consigue transmitir tensión y horror sin caer en lo sensacionalista. durante gran parte de la película me encontré haciéndome preguntas sobre el desarrollo de las historias, sobre las decisiones de los personajes y sobre los límites del miedo que se plantea en cada grabación. este efecto recuerda a lo que lograban las primeras entregas de la saga, aunque aquí se percibe con un tono más moderno y pulido, mostrando que la franquicia sigue evolucionando sin perder su esencia. en conclusión, 'v/h/s/85' logra equilibrar riesgo, originalidad y fidelidad a la saga, ofreciendo una experiencia de terror que mezcla lo sobrenatural con lo realista y que mantiene al espectador atento y sorprendido. es una entrega que no solo entretiene, sino que también demuestra que el formato 'v/h/s' sigue siendo un medio potente para contar historias de miedo de manera innovadora. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/29/25 Full Review Jackson M. A very enjoyable movie that has great acting, and overall is genuinely terrifying Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/15/25 Full Review Caleb L A very dark and gritty entry into this series. Honestly one of the best aesthetically speaking. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 10/06/25 Full Review Melissa L I have no idea why the ratings are so high. The beginning was great, but then got worse. Rated 1.5/5 Stars •  Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 09/10/25 Full Review Dixie D Un cliché atras de otro. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 08/29/25 Full Review Alex T I've always had a soft spot for the V/H/S series, and 85 doesn't disappoint. As usual, it's a mix of found footage stories-some hit, some miss-but the good ones are really good. They lean into the analog horror vibe hard this time, and it works. The grainy video quality, the weird edits, the "did I just see that?" moments-it all adds to the creep factor. The standout segments for me were the sci-fi body horror one and the one involving the cult-it reminded me a bit of The Void. There's also some genuine weirdness here that I appreciated. Like, it's not just trying to scare you, it's trying to disturb you in that old-school VHS rental you regret watching alone kind of way. That said, a couple of the stories felt rushed or ended too abruptly, which is kind of the curse of anthology films. Still, there's enough creativity and nasty fun here to make it a solid entry in the series. If you're into found footage and you know what you're signing up for, this one delivers. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/29/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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