V/H/S (franchise)

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rdf:langString >$592,000

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rdf:langString >$2,813,312

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rdf:langString V/H/S is an American horror anthology franchise that includes six found footage films, two spin-off films, and one miniseries. Created from an original story idea by Brad Miska, the plot centers around a number of disturbing VHS tapes that are discovered by innocent viewers and the possessive influence of the videos over those who see them. Realized by a collaboration of various filmmakers and different casts, the installments are mostly standalone in nature; though recurring elements indicate the same fictional as the source for all of its videos. The original film, V/H/S, received mixed reviews, but was praised for its implementation of found-footage filmmaking and diverse stories, and was a financial success. The next two films in the franchise were met with similarly mixed reviews, and were not as financially successful as the first. Though the second film, V/H/S/2, was a success with film critics, it did not earn as much at the box office as its predecessor. The third installment, V/H/S: Viral, was poorly received critically, and made even less at the box office than the previous movie. Financial information has not been released for the remainder of the films in the franchise, but their critical reception has improved. The fourth film, V/H/S/94, received the most positive reviews of the franchise. The fifth movie, V/H/S/99, received lower but still generally positive ratings. The spin-off film Siren serves as a continuation of one of the segments from the first film. It met with a mostly positive critical reception. The Snapchat released miniseries titled V/H/S: Video Horror Shorts, received praise for its short-form format and expansion of the franchise to new media. The franchise will continue with the release of a second spin-off, Kids vs. Aliens and a sixth mainline installment V/H/S/85, both scheduled for release in 2023.