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V/H/S/99

2022·Movie
1h 49min·R
IMDb5.2Metacritic584.8Rotten Tomatoes75%64%

Where to watch

PhiloAMC+HooplaShudder

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V/H/S/99 fingerprint

High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Terrifying and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Scare9
  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Pathos3
  • Melancholy3

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Absurdist Humor4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

The mind and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibeSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers youYou scare easily

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About

VHS goes to hell.

A thirsty teenager's home video leads to a series of horrifying revelations, harkening back to the final punk rock analog days of VHS, while taking one giant leap forward into the hellish new millennium.
Found Footage Horror90s NostalgiaAnthology FilmViolent and DisturbingPsychological HorrorDark HumorSupernatural HorrorGoreRetro Aesthetic

Crew

Directed by:
Johannes Roberts, Tyler MacIntyre, Maggie Levin
Written by:
Johannes Roberts, Tyler MacIntyre, Maggie Levin
Produced by:
Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett, David Bruckner
Composed by:
Flying Lotus, Flying Lotus, Joseph Winter

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about V/H/S/99

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Where can I stream V/H/S/99 legally?

PhiloAMC+HooplaShudder

V/H/S/99 is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, and Shudder in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is V/H/S/99 worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 5.2, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 58). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is V/H/S/99 rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language.

How long is V/H/S/99?

1 h 49 min

V/H/S/99 runs 1 h 49 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on V/H/S/99?

Critics67
Audiences55

Not quite. Critics rate V/H/S/99 higher (67) than audiences (55). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is V/H/S/99 in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch V/H/S/99?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for V/H/S/99 in 56 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does V/H/S/99 use?

The Internet Is for PornPre-Mortem One-LinerAsshole VictimAsshole VictimAsshole VictimAsshole VictimAsshole VictimScreams Like a Little GirlWinged HumanoidTechno WizardSatanDragged Off to Helland 165 more

TV Tropes lists 177 storytelling tropes for V/H/S/99, including The Internet Is for Porn, Pre-Mortem One-Liner, Asshole Victim.