The V/H/S Films Ranked (Mixtape Update)

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The V/H/S franchise is a found-footage horror anthology film series that began in 2012, created by Brad Miska, and quickly established itself as a cult favourite for fans of experimental and unsettling horror. Each instalment is framed by a wraparound narrative that ties together a series of short films, all presented in the raw, shaky, and often chaotic style of VHS-era camcorder recordings. The shorts are created by different directors—many of whom have gone on to achieve mainstream success in horror—giving the films a variety of tones, subgenres, and storytelling techniques. From supernatural hauntings to brutal home invasions and bizarre science fiction elements, the franchise thrives on unpredictability and visceral intensity.

Over time, V/H/S has grown into one of the most prominent anthology horror series, spawning multiple sequels including V/H/S/2 (2013), V/H/S: Viral (2014), V/H/S/94 (2021), V/H/S/99 (2022), V/H/S/85 (2023), V/H/S/Beyond (2024), V/H/S/Halloween (2025), and V/H/S/Mixtape (2026). Each new entry not only updates the central gimmick of “discovered footage” but also reflects the aesthetics, fears, and cultural references of the time period (or theme) it portrays. The films are known for pushing boundaries in terms of gore, shock value, and experimental storytelling, often blending dark humor with extreme horror. While divisive among critics, the series has carved out a reputation as a playground for innovative horror filmmaking, keeping the anthology tradition alive with its bold, chaotic energy.

V/H/S/Mixtape (released on Shudder on October 9, 2026) continues the series with a music-and-sound theme, presenting a blood-soaked collection of cursed music videos, performances, and found-footage shorts in which audio, rhythm, and music become sources of terror, possession, and destruction. It features segments from directors including Ernest Dickerson, Flying Lotus, Tobias Forge, David Moreau, RZA, and Renee Zhan, along with appearances by GWAR and practical effects work from Jim Henson’s Creature Shop.

Here are our rankings for the V/H/S films.

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9. V/H/S: Viral (2014)

A promotional poster for the horror film 'V/H/S: Viral' featuring a close-up of a skull painted in dark red against a gray background, with the tagline 'MAYHEM GOES VIRAL.' displayed below.
V/H/S: Viral (2014) – Review
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8. V/H/S/Mixtape (2026)

A promotional poster for the film 'V/H/S/ Mixtape,' featuring a skull with blood splatters and VHS-style graphics. The text includes credits and highlights it as a Shudder original.
V/H/S/Mixtape (2026) – Review
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7. V/H/S/85 (2023)

A retro-inspired poster for 'VHS/85', featuring a large skull with glowing eyes, emerging from a digital landscape, with a lone figure standing before it and geometric shapes in the background.
V/H/S/85 (2023) – Review
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6. V/H/S (2012)

A collage of VHS tapes arranged to form a skull shape, with the text 'THIS COLLECTION IS KILLER' and 'V/H/S' at the bottom.
V/H/S (2012) – Review
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5. V/H/S 2 (20130

Movie poster for 'V/H/S/2', featuring a red background with black slashes forming a skull shape. The title 'V/H/S/2' is prominently displayed at the bottom, along with the tagline 'Who’s tracking you?' and credits to various filmmakers.
V/H/S/2 (2013) – Review
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4. V/H/S/99 (2022)

Poster for V/H/S/99 featuring a colorful, abstract design with a skull and city skyline, along with the text 'VHS Goes to Hell' and 'A Shudder Original'.
V/H/S/99 (2022) – Review
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3. V/H/S/94 (2021)

Movie poster for 'V/H/S/94', featuring a distorted face expressing fear with glitch effects, and the title displayed prominently at the bottom.
V/H/S/94 (2021) – Review
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2. V/H/S/Beyond (2024)

A colorful and surreal poster for 'VHS/Beyond' featuring a skull with a cosmic background, depicting a small figure standing in a green vortex. Text reads 'A Shudder Original' and 'No Safe Space'.
V/H/S/Beyond (2024) – Review

1. V/H/S/Halloween (2025)

A creepy red skull-shaped lollipop set against a dark, distorted background with the text 'V/H/S Halloween' and 'A Shudder Original'.
V/H/S/Halloween (2025) – Review

What’s your rankings for the films? Comment below.

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