Although not as good as the first 2 (blame Gareth Evans and Daniel Bruckner for making insanely good segments), this is the most I've enjoyed a V/H/S film since them. I personally found Viral to be terrible, and 94 was a mixed bag and had an awful overarching story.
To my surprise, they finally got rid of the overarching story part of the film, hooray! Only took them 5 films.
Segment 1 - Shredding (aka the band one) Probably my least favourite segment of the 5. Wasn't overly impressed with the visuals, and found the shaky cam annoying. Was slightly worried when this was the first one, since I'm sure these films usually start strong. 4/10
Segment 2 - Suicide Bid (aka coffin one) An improvement on the first segment, with the box reveal and aftermath being well done and creepy. Impressively filmed as well. Again though I wasn't very impressed with the makeup visuals. 6/10
Segment 3 - Ozzy's Dungeon (aka gameshow one) I was extra worried after the first two segments being underwhelming, but this segment was a large improvement. Was very disgusting, but entertaining. 8/10
Segment 4 - The Gawkers (aka snakes one) Not my favourite segment, but the reveal was enjoyable, although the teenagers were all very unlikeable so didn't provide too much entertaining viewing until the end. 5/10
Segment 5 - To Hell and Back (aka Mabel one) Easily the best segment. This segment is what boosts this movie in quality above Viral and 94. Great use of visuals and a great idea for a short story premise. Acting was great too. Really impressed by the actress who played Mabel who was also in Deadstream. Hope she collabs with the directors again. I would probably say only Safe Haven and Amateur Night would top this in the franchise. 9/10.
Above 5 average at 6.4/10, but I'll round up because I'm just happy they didn't do another overarching story. Bring on next years.
To my surprise, they finally got rid of the overarching story part of the film, hooray! Only took them 5 films.
Segment 1 - Shredding (aka the band one) Probably my least favourite segment of the 5. Wasn't overly impressed with the visuals, and found the shaky cam annoying. Was slightly worried when this was the first one, since I'm sure these films usually start strong. 4/10
Segment 2 - Suicide Bid (aka coffin one) An improvement on the first segment, with the box reveal and aftermath being well done and creepy. Impressively filmed as well. Again though I wasn't very impressed with the makeup visuals. 6/10
Segment 3 - Ozzy's Dungeon (aka gameshow one) I was extra worried after the first two segments being underwhelming, but this segment was a large improvement. Was very disgusting, but entertaining. 8/10
Segment 4 - The Gawkers (aka snakes one) Not my favourite segment, but the reveal was enjoyable, although the teenagers were all very unlikeable so didn't provide too much entertaining viewing until the end. 5/10
Segment 5 - To Hell and Back (aka Mabel one) Easily the best segment. This segment is what boosts this movie in quality above Viral and 94. Great use of visuals and a great idea for a short story premise. Acting was great too. Really impressed by the actress who played Mabel who was also in Deadstream. Hope she collabs with the directors again. I would probably say only Safe Haven and Amateur Night would top this in the franchise. 9/10.
Above 5 average at 6.4/10, but I'll round up because I'm just happy they didn't do another overarching story. Bring on next years.