Movie · 2024 · Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller · 1h 54m · NR · English
Curator score: 2.1/10 (69.9K ratings)
No safe space.
Overview
The infinite playground of forbidden worlds and dangerous lifeforms offered by the sci-fi horror genre will lead to the biggest, maddest, bloodiest V/H/S ever.
Ratings
Curator score: 2.1/10
IMDb: 5.8/10
Letterboxd: 2.90/5
Rotten Tomatoes: 90%
Metacritic: 65
TMDB: 6.6/10
Director
Jordan Downey, Justin Long, Christian Long, Kate Siegel
Brian Baker, Trevor Dow, Gerry Eng, Sam Gorski, Mitch Horowitz, Niko Pueringer, Wren Weichman, Thom Hallum, James C. Burns, Jolene Andersen, Tyler Andrews, Vas Provatakis, Phillip Andre Botello, Michael J. Sielaff, Dane DiLiegro, Chris Page, Alan Maxson, Blaine Magee, Morgan Magee, Namrata Sheth
Where to watch
AMC+, Philo, Shudder
Curator Review
Verdict
A high-energy, gore-forward sci-fi horror anthology that leans hard into creature effects, alien dread, and gross-out spectacle. The strongest segments seem to deliver the franchise’s usual hit-or-miss rush, with a few standout shorts and enough inventiveness to satisfy fans, but the uneven quality and abrasive style will still be a dealbreaker for some.
Best for
V/H/S franchise regulars
Viewers who want practical-effects creature horror
Fans of anthology horror with a sci-fi edge
People who enjoy extreme gore and chaotic pacing
Skip if
You want a tightly unified feature with consistent quality
You dislike found-footage aesthetics or anthology structure
You are sensitive to body horror, vomiting, or graphic gore
You prefer slow-burn suspense over frantic shock tactics
Overview
V/H/S/Beyond keeps the franchise’s core promise intact: a grab bag of nasty, inventive horror shorts that care more about impact than polish. The sci-fi angle gives the anthology a fresh coat of slime, with alien lifeforms, warped technology, and practical-effects monstrosities doing most of the heavy lifting.
Worth noting
The best material appears to come from the segments that commit fully to atmosphere and bodily terror, especially when the filmmakers let the imagery do the talking. Even when the collection stumbles, it tends to do so in memorable, overcaffeinated ways rather than dull ones.
Bottom line
This is still a V/H/S movie, so inconsistency is part of the package. If you already know the franchise is for you, this looks like a worthwhile entry; if you usually bounce off the series’ messy energy, this one probably won’t convert you.
Top Letterboxd reviews
Brian Tallerico (3★) · 1522 likes
Tusk really fucked up Justin Long.
corey👻 (3.5★) · 984 likes
a new v/h/s every october is christmas for sickos 🤪
Sydney🚀 (1.5★) · 586 likes
The definition of insanity is me seeing the new V/H/S every year at FF knowing I never have a very good time, but you bet your ass I’ll be seated for the next one - Justin Long’s short was good bark bark
Joe A (2.5★) · 533 likes
Unable to tell if Fur Babies is actually good or if Tusk did that much psychic damage to me (complimentary, I think).
Stowaway, Kate Siegel, please don’t stop directing.
Stork feels like it’s ripped straight from a video game cutscene, which is both a good and bad thing.
Dream Girl would probably be more watchable if the final 10 minutes wasn't told via a strobe light constantly blinking.
Live and Let Dive is the least interesting, creative, and most actively insufferable of the bunch.
Another year, another hit and miss VHS, but I’ll keep watching.