Its also a bit of a misnomer, because the film has little to do with either. Dakota s summer 2014 cut bank 2014 cymbeline 2014 dawn of the planet of the apes 2014 dawn patrol 2014 aka stranded decoding annie parker 2014 deep in the darkness 2014 deliver us from evil 2014 devil s due 2014 divergent 2014 the dog who saved easter 2014 dolphin tale 2 2014. Viral official movie site directed by todd lincoln, nacho. Viral, 2014 directed by justin benson, gregg bishop, todd lincoln, aaron moorhead, marcel sarmiento, nacho vigalondo synopsis. Viral was released to vod on october 23, 2014 and will have limited theatrical release on november 21, 2014. One could argue that this lends itself to the films satire hypocritical and passe as it may be and perhaps it does. Vhs2 vhs grave encounters 2 vhs grave encounters afflicted. Viral is an inexplicable mess that s appallingly bad. Fameobsessed teens hellbent on capturing the next viral video discover they are the stars of the latest internet sensation. On october 23, 2014 magnet releasing releases the new horror anthology vhs. The content of these tapes varies and each tell a different story directed by a different director or team of directors. Virals segments include the story of a deranged illusionist who obtains a magical object of great power, a homemade machine that opens a door to a parallel world, teenage skaters that unwillingly become targets of a mexican death cult ritual, and a sinister, shadowy organization that is tracking a serial killer. Viral, the haunted and gruesome videotape murders of the first two films have gone digital. This movie had four storys and a wraparound story for the main plot.
Viral, the third anthology in as many years and the worst film in the series by a wide margin. Viral plays it safe, believing that confusion is more. Viral, the third film after sundance hits vhs and vhs2, better represent the bottom of the barrel for this franchise because i dont think. While the scares are in short supply, theres a surfeit of macabre, tongueincheek creativity to be found here, from mock docs to skate vids. Nacho vigalondo, marcel sarmiento, gregg bishop, justin benson, todd lincoln. The latest installment in the found footage anthology series vhs strays from its roots and no longer adheres to the.
On a technical level, it is difficult to find fault with magnet releasings bluray release of vhs. Viral 2014 horror, thriller, action, fantasy movie directed. Vhs2 features a largely different group of directors. I personally really like it and it contains one of my favourite segments in the whole series. The plot what there is of it in these films was ridiculous and made very. Viral is a bit of a paradox, putting a dead technology alongside one of the most current new media trends. Gorgeous vortex, can be found after the credits for the main film end.
A sequel to vhs, it comprises five foundfootage segments linked together by a frame narrative. Oct 17, 2014 the vhs homevideo format may have gone to its grave years ago, but the horror series of the same name lives on with its third anthology, vhs viral, delivering three playful yet thoroughly. I would definitely be ok with them making more of these films. Vhs is a pointofview, foundfootage horror film from the perspective of americas top genre filmmakers. The storys were interesting especially the third, which im not going to give away because its the best part of the film and i dont want to spoil it. Born today most popular celebs most popular celebs celebrity news. Vhs viral the third anthology in the vhs horrorshorts franchise seems more interested in toying with p.
Viral s segments include the story of a deranged illusionist who obtains a magical object of. Viral is available on itunes and on demand october 23rd. V h s viral trailer may, 2014 we have the poster and new plot details for this horror anthology sequel which was picked up by magnet releasing at the cannes film festival. Directors of the new vhs movie include justin benson, gregg bishop, todd lincoln, aaron moorhead, m. High resolution official theatrical movie poster of for vhs viral aka vhs viral. And how the satiation point will never be reached, even though the madness has finally gone viral. The most weak part of the movie is obviously the last story. About last night 2014 affluenza 2014 alexander and the terrible, horrible no good very bad day 2014. V h s is a pointofview, foundfootage horror film from the perspective of america s top genre filmmakers.
Viral 2014 is an american anthology thriller horror movie that is a series of foundfootage short clips written and directed by various directors. Viral, was released on video on demand on october 23, 2014, and in theatres on november 21 of the same year. Its filled with the wanton mayhem and destruction of the second film, but also plenty of terrible dialogue. Viral manages to improve upon its predecessors in terms of structure and format. Viral is hardly a sensation as it cycles through the franchises. Viral, the third film after sundance hits vhs and vhs2, better represent the bottom of the barrel for this franchise because i dont think i can take much more. Film fans, and cineastes of all stripes, have a theory about trilogies. Nov 21, 2014 vhs viral, 2014, magnet releasing, min. The expendables 3 is a mostly successful blend of the franchises first two films.
A group of misfits are hired by an unknown third party to burglarize a desolate house in the countryside and acquire a rare tape. It features a series of foundfootage shorts written and directed by adam wingard, david bruckner, ti west, glenn mcquaid, joe swanberg, and the filmmaking collective radio silence the film debuted at the 2012 sundance film festival in january 2012, and released on demand on august 31, 2012. It continues the series theme of videos of violent supernatural events that subsequently have bizarre effects on those who view them, except now the films are being taken to a. The vhs homevideo format may have gone to its grave years ago, but the horror series of the same name lives on with its third anthology, vhs viral, delivering three playful yet thoroughly. Nov 04, 2014 and how the satiation point will never be reached, even though the madness has finally gone viral. While the film overall fails to match its predecessors and the shorts are more chancy than ever, macabre middle tale from nacho vigalondo, parallel monsters, can stand on its own and is worth seeking out.
Follows fameobsessed teens who unwittingly become stars of. Viral s segments include the story of a deranged illusionist who obtains a magical object of great power, a homemade machine that opens a door to a parallel world, teenage skaters that unwillingly become targets of a mexican death cult ritual, and a sinister, shadowy organization that is tracking a serial killer. November 28, 2014 i couldnt wait to hit eject on this whole jittery mess. Viral is an inexplicable mess thats appallingly bad. Viral abandons its predecessors set up of a creepy house filled with old video cassettes. Vhs2 originally titled svhs is a 20 horror anthology film produced by bloody disgusting. Now, the nightmare videos can be seen anytime, anywhere broadcast across the digital realm with the speed of people. Now, the nightmare videos can be seen anytime, anywhere. If you like vhs viral you are looking for scary, rough and suspenseful movies about with supernatural, danger, gory, teenage life, deadly, anthology and computers and web themes of horror and thriller genre shot in usa or spain. This one abandons the creepy house full of old video cassettes and takes place in the present day, when everybody films everything in the hopes of getting famous on youtube. Directed by justin benson, gregg bishop, todd lincoln. The gripping third movie in the series that also includes vhs and vhs2, vhs. V h s and especially v h s 2 were both topnotch collections of gross and scary fun, and if you missed those, theyre worth hunting down.
Bong joon hos parasite makes history as first south korean film to win an oscar thr news. The first film had its issues, for sure, but at least it conveyed a diy, nostalgic throwback to 80s horror that could excuse some of its deeper flaws. Vhs viral is a 2014 found footage anthology film featuring segments directed by marcel sarmiento, gregg bishop, nacho vigolando, justin benson, and aaron scott moorehead. But for those who can sit still a little longer, theres the vhs series. The final film in the vhs trilogy, created by brad miska, features a series of foundfootage shorts written and directed by nacho vigalondo, marcel sarmiento, gregg bishop, justin benson and aaron scott moorhead.
Ranking the scariest shorts in the vhs series decider. Even though the movie seems to have builtin, recurring technical errors fizzling out and showing buried, halferased images it has little to do with oldfashioned formats. Frighfest 2014, sitges 2014 fameobsessed teens hellbent on capturing the next viral video discover they are the stars. As such, the film has yet to receive ratings on rotten tomatoes or metacritic. Oct 08, 2014 ranking the scariest shorts in the vhs series. Follows fameobsessed teens who unwittingly become stars of the next internet sensation. The final film in the v h s trilogy, created by brad miska, features a series of foundfootage shorts written and directed by nacho vigalondo, marcel sarmiento, gregg bishop, justin benson and aaron scott moorhead vhs. Oct 23, 2014 directed by justin benson, gregg bishop, todd lincoln. Vhs viral 2014 official trailer international hd youtube. Viral is a 2014 american anthology horror film from bloody disgusting.
Vhs viral trailer may, 2014 we have the poster and new plot details for this horror anthology sequel which was picked up by magnet releasing at the cannes film festival. You will have to decide, dear reader, if you agree, or have your own take on it. Directed by justin benson, gregg bishop, todd lincoln, aaron moorhead, marcel sarmiento, nacho vigalondo and starring blair redford, carrie keagan, michael flores and. The film s wraparound story involves a group of fameobsessed teens who unwittingly become stars of the next internet sensation. Other than vigalondo s short, v h s viral calls for a. Those with acute cases have got the 26chapter abcs of death films. V h s is a 2012 american anthology horror film created by brad miska and bloody disgusting. Viral is the third movie in the vhs horror anthology series. The general consensus is that vhs viral is the weakest of the trilogy.
The vhs homevideo format may have gone to its grave years ago, but the horror series of the same name lives on with its third anthology, vhs viral, delivering three playful yet thoroughly disposable experiments in shortform p. The film doesnt follow its own rules, as a lot of the videos dont conform to the. In short, according to this theory, the first movie is iconic, the second is by far the best and the third falls far short of the other two. Viral contains sual content, nude scenes, violence, disturbing material, drug use, bad language, suspense, a little gore and some frightening scenes. The films wraparound story involves a group of fameobsessed teens who unwittingly become stars of the next internet sensation. Virals segments include the story of a deranged illusionist who obtains a magical object of. The concept was so popular it has already spawned 2. On a technical level, it is difficult to find fault with magnet releasing s bluray release of v h s. The latest of these popular anthologies of foundfootage horror shorts follows a group of teens eager to become the next internet sensations only to fall prey to such hazards as crazed magicians, mexican death cults and interdimensional portals. Its not for everyone but if you enjoy horror anthologies and found footage, i would recommend it. The film doesnt follow its own rules, as a lot of the videos dont. Upon searching the house, the guys are confronted with a dead. Vhs viral is the third and most intense installment in the groundbreaking horror franchise from the worlds top genre filmmakers. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events.
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