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V/H/S/2

2013·Movie
1h 36min·NR
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Metacritic496.8Rotten Tomatoes70%53%
IMDb6.0Metacritic496.8Rotten Tomatoes70%53%

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V/H/S/2 fingerprint

Relentless energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Terrifying and nerve-racking

Fast from start to finish.

  • Scare10
  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Pathos4
  • Catharsis2

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization7

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Who's tracking you?

Inside a darkened house looms a column of TVs littered with VHS tapes, a pagan shrine to forgotten analog gods. The screens crackle and pop endlessly with monochrome vistas of static white noise permeating the brain and fogging concentration. But you must fight the urge to relax: this is no mere movie night. Those obsolete spools contain more than just magnetic tape. They are imprinted with the very soul of evil.
Found FootageAnthology HorrorGoreSupernaturalPsychological HorrorDisturbingFast-PacedVisceral

Crew

Directed by:
Adam Wingard, Simon Barrett, Timo Tjahjanto
Written by:
Simon Barrett, Timo Tjahjanto, Timo Tjahjanto
Produced by:
Adam Wingard, Simon Barrett, Kimo Stamboel
Composed by:
Steve Moore, Aria Prayogi, Fajar Yuskemal

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about V/H/S/2

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream V/H/S/2 legally?

fuboTVPhiloThe RokuKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreePlexXumo Play

V/H/S/2 is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is V/H/S/2 worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 70%, and Metacritic 49). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is V/H/S/2 rated?

NRViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

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

How long is V/H/S/2?

1 h 36 min

V/H/S/2 runs 1 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on V/H/S/2?

Critics60
Audiences60

Yes. Critics average 60 and audiences 60 out of 100, so both groups see V/H/S/2 much the same way.

What language is V/H/S/2 in?

EnglishIndonesian

It was made in English, with some Indonesian. Produced in United States, Canada, Indonesia.

In how many countries can I watch V/H/S/2?

24ATAUBEBYCACHDEDKEEESGBIEITJP+10

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for V/H/S/2 in 24 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does V/H/S/2 use?

Product PlacementHeroic SacrificePipe PainNo Name GivenNo Name GivenPapa WolfMy God, What Have I Done?Go Mad from the RevelationSatanInfernal ParadiseWould Hurt a ChildThe Slackerand 109 more

TV Tropes lists 121 storytelling tropes for V/H/S/2, including Product Placement, Heroic Sacrifice, Pipe Pain.