V/H/S/Beyond (2024) spoiler free review
No safe space. V/H/S/Beyond is a 2024 found footage science fiction horror anthology film, the seventh installment and ninth overall in the V/H/S franchise. The film features segments from Jay Cheel, Jordan Downey, Virat Pal, Justin Martinez, Christian and Justin Long, and Kate Siegel,. The film premiered on September 20, 2024 at the Fantastic Fest, followed by an exclusive release on October 4, 2024 on Shudder.
Six bloodcurdling tapes unleash horror in a sci-fi inspired hellscape, pushing the boundaries of fear and suspense.
Film synopsis
Segments:
- “Abduction/Adduction”/ frame narrative: Directed and written by Jay Cheel
- “Stork”: Directed by Jordan Downey, written by Jordan Downey and Kevin Stewart
- “Dream Girl”: Directed by Virat Pal, written by Virat Pal and Evan Dickson
- “Live and Let Dive”: Directed by Justin Martinez, written by Ben Turner and Justin Martinez
- “Fur Babies”: Directed and written by Christian Long and Justin Long
- “Stowaway”: Directed by Kate Siegel, written by Mike Flanagan
Cast:
“Abduction/Adduction”: Brian Baker, Trevor Dow, Gerry Eng, Sam Gorski, Mitch Horowitz, Niko Peuringer, and Wren Weichman.
“Stork”: Thom Hallum as Broome, James C. Burns as Aubert, Jolene Andersen as Bennet, Tyler Joseph Andrews as Ivy, Vas Provatakis as E.T., Phillip Andre Botello as Segura, Morgan L. Chancelien as Giant Brooder, Dane DiLiegro as Stork, Chris Page as Brooder, Alan Maxson as Brooder, Blaine McGee as Brooder, Morgan McGee as Brooder, and Suzie Usaj as Radio DJ.
“Dream Girl”: Namrata Sheth as Tara, Sayandeep Sangupta as Arnab, Rohan Joshi as Sonu, Ashwin Mushran as Manager, Rikin Saigal as Gippy, Farhan Syed as Director, Swati Jain as Pari, and Virat Pal as Boss.
“Live and Let Dive”: Bobby Slaski as Zach, Rhett Wellington as Logan, Jerry Campisi as Noah, Bix Krieger as Brittney, Hannah McBride as Jess, Skip Howland as Pilot Skip, Jeff Turner as Skip’s Nephew, Dominique Star as Solo Jumper, Jared Trevino as Jess’s Instructor, Matt Tramel as Injured Instructor, Felipe Cortéz Muñoz as Tandem Instructor, Nate Shane as Legless Guy, Sebastian Redd as Dazed Instructor, and Mike Ferguson as Farmer.
“Fur Babies”: Libby Letlow as Becky, Matthew Layton as Stuart, Braedyn Bruner as Angela, Kevin Bohleber as Miles, Phillip Lundquist as Bo, Trevor Wright as Abraham / Paleman, Cameron Krugman as Pat, Jenna McCarthy as Christina, Sivan Genier as Sam, and William Granillo as Gary.
“Stowaway”: Alanah Pearce as Halley, Josh Goldbloom as Colorful Local, Boomer Feith as Local #1, Yuritzi Bojorquez as Local #2, Ketzali Bjorquez as Daughter, Theodora Flanagan as Halley’s Daughter, and Joey Wilson as Alien Figure.
My Opinion
With seven films, two spin-offs and a mini-series, the V/H/S franchise seems to be far from stopping. Since its beginning in 2012, this found-footage horror anthology franchise continues to captivate its audience despite the ups and downs of its projects. The most recent, V/H/S/Beyond, brings us 6 new segments focused on horror and science fiction.
Unlike other films in the franchise, the segments in this one feel more cohesive, giving a better experience. They don’t have similarities between them, but they are all under the umbrella of science fiction, giving consistency. The most notable segments are those directed by Christian Long and Justin Long and Kate Siegel. The Long brothers bring us a disturbing segment that is reminiscent of The Human Centipede (2009) and Tusk (2014), the latter starring Justin. On the other hand, Kate Siegel debuts as a director with her segment, which closes the film, written by her husband Mike Flanagan. The talent of this couple brings an overwhelming segment that closes with a flourish this “found footage film” of two hours in length.
V/H/S/Beyond is a nice addition to the franchise and is a good time if found footage, horror, and sci-fi are your thing. The film is now available exclusively on Shudder.