V/H/S/Halloween

I'm not a huge fan of found footage horror but have always enjoyed most of the VHS entries. Loved the first two and the recent Beyond installment. This is probably my fourth favorite of the entire series and I primarily watched it as I'm a huge fan of REC and the director was involved with the second segment, "Ut Supra Sic Infra".

As for each segment:

Wraparound - Diet Phantasma - 5/10 Was ok but got a bit repetitive.

1st Segment - "Coochie Coochie Coo" - 4/10 Two older teens go into a haunted house on Halloween, encounter weird 'family' This one didn't work for me and seemed bland.

2nd Segment - "Ut Supra Sic Infra" - 6/10 Investigators take survivor to scene of a crime to re-enact how everyone died. Had high hopes for this coming from REC co-creator and wasn't too bad. Expected a bit more but you might enjoy more with lower expectations.

3rd Segment - "Fun Size" - 8/10 Two older couples go trick or treating and face the consequences of taking more than 1 candy. This was my favorite and was a horror comedy (but very gory). Seems like people will love it or hate it.

4th Segment - "Kidprint" - 5/10 Children are missing after visiting an electronics store. This segment was very gory and some people might not be able to stomach it. Not my type of horror but might be for others.

5th Segment - "Home Haunt" - 7/10 Family runs a haunted house on Halloween and gets more than they bargained for with mysterious record. Liked this episode even if it was predictable. Was also one of the gorier segments of this anthology.

Overall, this is one of the gorier entries in the VHS series and like others, has some segments that hit and others that miss. If you can get past the first underwhelming segment, you might find a few other segments you'll enjoy - especially Fun Size.

The movie did not offer anything outstanding, candidly. It is very normal for the vast majority of found footage horror movies to result in subpar quality, and this offering is right on track with it. I never expect any game-changing aspects; however, it did go the distance in disappointing. The acting seemed contrived, the CGI appeared rough, and the storyline was painfully predictable from start to finish. It failed to offer suspense, atmosphere, and any real terror. Unlike previous VHS found footage films that at least had some form of charm or innovation, this offering felt very impassive and easily forgettable. Nothing sets it apart, and it is hard to find any reason to recommend it.

What a great film to kickoff the season! This film is loads of fun!

I went in expecting another mediocre VHS film but instead was awesomely surprised with something that played like an amateurs masterpiece. Dark yet playful and fun. You get your violence and dark themes with plenty of laughs. Is the acting masterclass? Lol, it doesn't need to be.

The story about the candy making, one per person... wow, hahaha.

If you're going into this one without expectation and just looking for new spooky season films to sprinkle in with the classics you're undoubtedly watching...throw this one on and give it a chance.

This movie tries and the Adult Swim segment is hilarious, but the rest just seem forced. The connecting story is lame and doesn't really have any tie to the others stories or a reason for them. The neighborhood haunted house story is probably the most entertaining. As above, so below is the most erie and best directed segment.

Be prepared for a gore-a-thon of mayhem with this latest installment into the V/H/S family tree of terrifying tales.

Intro is a poor fool and a trial of some sort that goes horribly horribly wrong for him.

Next we've got tricks or treats Time for one and all, but seems like they're more tricks than treats this year, so you better watch out for "The Mommy" boys and girls, pssst "Coochie Coo." Freaking disturbing is an obvious understatement with this segment, be prepared. Our Halloween party goes awry, and we end up with a serious problem on our hands that needs to be reenacted as best as possible.

Remember only take one candy when trick or treating folks, no really... Fun Size...