V/H/S Viral
Director: Justin Benson, Gregg Bishop, Todd Lincoln
Actors: Patrick Lawrie, Emilia Ares, Celia K. Milius
PlotA series of interconnected, found-footage segments weave a nightmarish narrative centered around an unsettling compilation of mysterious video tapes. The framing story follows a young man named Kevin who, driven by a desire for fame, begins documenting his life to capture something viral-worthy. Amid his pursuit, a series of bizarre and violent events unfold when he becomes obsessed with the viral videos circulating on the dark web. As Kevin delves deeper into the unsettling footage, a sinister presence begins to distort his sense of reality, threatening to consume everything he holds dear.
Meanwhile, three distinct short films intertwine with Kevin's story, each depicting various characters encountering supernatural or malevolent phenomena via vintage VHS tapes. One follows a magician who gains dark powers from an enchanted cloak, leading to a series of deadly consequences. Another documents a time-travel experiment that disrupts reality, resulting in disastrous alternate dimensions. The final segment captures a group of teenagers unwittingly awakening an ancient entity during their attempt to create a prank viral video. With horrific events escalating and timelines intertwining, the boundary between the digital world and the supernatural realm blurs perilously.
Writers: T.J. Cimfel, David White, Marcel Sarmiento
Release Date: 23 Oct 2014
Runtime: 81 min
Rating: R
Country: United States, Spain
Language: English, Spanish
Home Video Reviews
V/H/S: Viral's mixed quality, while featuring solid video and audio presentations, makes it a lukewarm addition to the series, worth considering for dedicated fans.
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