entire vertical/vertical/vertical The series deserves recognition, although some films and sequences stand out more than others. The shorts in these horror anthologies are often linked through a framing narrative, often involving characters who watch the shorts on found VHS tapes. One of the series’ greatest strengths is its ability to push the boundaries of existing footage, often placing the camera in unexpected locations or using different formats.
“Phase I Clinical Trial” from vertical/vertical/vertical/2 A man blinded in a car accident puts a camera into his eye. We see a zombie outbreak from the perspective of a cyclist’s helmet in Park Ride V/H/S/2, “Storm Drainage” from V/H/S/94 Reminiscent of local news reporting from the 1990s, it investigates urban legends lurking deep in the sewers of displaced communities. “Oz’s Dungeon” from V/H/S/99 Putting a deadly spin on the Nickelodeon-style game show.
Short films can transcend the horror genre and incorporate humor or a more straightforward thriller style. They feature various types of horror like body horror, aliens, paranormal, or everyday horror like cults and serial killers. Some short films may fail, but all short films are creative and constantly surprise the audience. It’s fun to see such diverse horror worlds, found footage techniques, and filmmaking styles in quick succession.
