The beauty of the "V/H/S" series is that it continues to showcase the infinite flexibility of found footage horror, giving thrilling collections of genre filmmakers a chance to strut their stuff and test the boundaries. And with "V/H/S 85," everyone means business.
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IGNMatt Donato
IGNMatt Donato
In the hit-and-miss subgenre of horror anthologies, V/H/S/85 is a shining beacon. Filmmakers are given the space to explore a gamut of ideas, none of which feel restrained to fit a specific anthology mold.
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Paste MagazineJim Vorel
Paste MagazineJim Vorel
We're presented with a mixed bag that feels emblematic of the series itself: Peaks and valleys have always been the norm.
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ColliderChase Hutchinson
ColliderChase Hutchinson
When creative directors are given the chance to take big swings and actually do so, the result can bring about nightmarish experiences unlike anything out there. The glimpses of this in V/H/S/85 serve as a reminder of the value of the series and the visions it can ultimately provide a home for.
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RogerEbert.comSimon Abrams
RogerEbert.comSimon Abrams
Whatever promise the “V/H/S” horror anthology franchise started with is barely present in V/H/S/85, a low-energy potboiler that promises to transport genre fans back to the analog past for some reason.