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V/H/S

2012·Movie
1h 56min·R
IMDb5.8Metacritic546.3Rotten Tomatoes56%41%

Where to watch

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What's your score?

Your score

V/H/S fingerprint

High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Terrifying and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Scare9
  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy4
  • Pathos3
  • Catharsis2

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Absurdist Humor4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, mystery, and crime

  • Ambiguity7
  • Novelty7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Non-linear Narrative7
  • Direction6

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Visual Stylization6
  • Sound Centrality6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibeSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

Skip it if

You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers youYou scare easily

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About

This collection is killer.

When a group of misfits is hired by an unknown third party to burglarize a desolate house and acquire one rare VHS tape, they discover more found footage than they had bargained for.
Found FootageAnthology HorrorMysteryDark HumorGoreContemporary SettingNon-Linear NarrativeGrotesque ImageryEpisodic Horror

Crew

Directed by:
Ti West, Adam Wingard, Joe Swanberg
Written by:
Ti West, Simon Barrett, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin
Produced by:
Ti West, Simon Barrett, David Bruckner

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about V/H/S

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Where can I stream V/H/S legally?

PrimeHulufuboTVPhiloThe RokuKanopyHooplaFandango at Home Free

V/H/S is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, 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, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is V/H/S worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 56%, and Metacritic 54). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is V/H/S rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

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

How long is V/H/S?

1 h 56 min

V/H/S runs 1 h 56 min.

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

Critics55
Audiences54

Yes. Critics average 55 and audiences 54 out of 100, so both groups see V/H/S much the same way.

Was V/H/S a box office hit?

Budget$242,000
Box office$100,345

No. It cost about $242,000 to make and earned $100,345 worldwide, 41% of its budget.

What language is V/H/S in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

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

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for V/H/S in 53 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does V/H/S use?

All There in the ManualCosmic Horror StoryStylistic SuckGaslightingPsycho LesbianNo Good Deed Goes UnpunishedBitch in Sheep's ClothingBitch in Sheep's ClothingAlien GeometriesJitter CamAsshole VictimNice Job Breaking It, Hero!and 107 more

TV Tropes lists 119 storytelling tropes for V/H/S, including All There in the Manual, Cosmic Horror Story, Stylistic Suck.