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V/H/S99 - (2022) Review

I am always excited for a new V/H/S movie and have been a fan since the first film. I might just have to revisit the old movies after this one. Even with the inevitable letdowns of some clips, I still feel eager to see what’s in store for each film.

Of course, every V/H/S is a wild ride filled with the best horror and sometimes some more lackluster clips. Hate to say it but this was a 50/50 for me. I go into these movies chasing the thrill of the first two movies, a thrill that is only matched by some of the clips here and there in this one.

Shredding:

Overall, the first clip of the movie was solid but not amazing. I was interested but I didn’t really feel like I was at the edge of my seat really. The main characters were insufferable through the clip, with shots of them being outrageously terrible to each other and just generally unlikable. Narratively, it was not a challenging story. Teens mess with some spirits, spirits get-em, and it’s over. Visually, however, I love the way it’s cut in an almost immature edit, the way some kids might to make their punk band seem more cool than it actually is. The ghosts of the undead band also look really great, not the mention the final scene where the band member’s limbs are bounced around like wooden puppets.

It was engaging enough for me to keep watching for sure but it’s definitely not on the list of my favorite V/H/S clips.

Suicide Bid:

This was perhaps one of the more weaker and predictable clips from the film. The characters were very one-dimensional with the exclusion of the recruit protagonist who is a predictable two-dimensional character. The plot especially loses some strength during the last scene where the girls are effectively transported into similar burial coffins as the ghoul.

The clip's special effects were even more disappointing unfortunately, as the scenes with Giltine really pulled me out of the emersion of the story with an overtly obvious scary mask-wearing Giltine poorly attempts to create the scare the clip was heavily lacking.

Overall, an underwhelming clip that, on any possibility of a rewatch, may surely be skipped.

Ozzy's Dungeon:

Probably my favorite clip of the entire movie hands down. I really loved the premise that turns the old 90s children's game shows on its head by showing the wish-granting to be legit. The sadistic tension of the host in the clutches of the family and the cosmic horror element of Ozzy the wish granted really make the whole clip for me. My only issue is the ending as I, and possibly others, couldn't understand why Donna would wish for something when she seemed to be onboard up until then. My only guess is that she was leagues worse than her family was.

All in all great clip and definitely makes my top 10 of the V/H/S series clips.

The Gawkers:

When I say this clip had potential I really mean it. The whole clip was shot amazingly and really immersed me in that 90s VHS aesthetic, especially through the dialogue and the props used in each scene. The real kicker is that this falls short in the same way that the Suicide Bid does, in that the final sequence really takes away from such a solid premise and set-up.

The visual effects of the gorgon reminded me of Roald Dahl's The Witches and really threw the immersion out the window for me. As disappointing as it was I can say this clip really had potential but the ending just left with a little more to be desired from the premise.

To Hell and Back:

A phenomenal visual clip directed by Joseph Winters. This clip had my eyes intrigued in so many ways. From the creative ways, the camera perspective showed the dynamic terror of hell, the visual effects that show off the horrifying atmosphere, and the grotesque practical effects of the demons and abominations of cultists and fiends.

The only downside I can really say is that the dialogue and story tended to throw me off the wild adventure. But really I felt this clip could be really solid taking it at face value and really just sitting back and enjoying a visual spectacle without giving it too much thought.

V/H/S 99:

As a whole, I really enjoyed this V/H/S 99. Although I miss the level of quality from the first two V/H/S movies, I also really appreciated what this one had to offer. I found it odd they decided to go for a '90s theme for this installment considering the first movie had this feeling already, but nevertheless, some of the clips were able to use this theme to their benefit.

Ultimately, my opinion is, don't take this one too seriously, watch it for what it gives you as comparing it to the first two movies might actually take away from the magic of the clips offered!

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