V/H/S/99
Shudder | Release Date (Streaming): October 20, 2022 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
58
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Mixed or average reviews based on 12 Critic Reviews
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5
Mixed:
7
Negative:
0
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83
ColliderMarco Vito OddoOct 19, 2022
V/H/S/99 still echoes some of the issues most anthologies face, as the rhythm of the movie depends on the pacing of each story. And at a 108 minutes runtime, V/H/S/99 might test the patience of some viewers. Still, this is the best the franchise ever gave us. Read full review
70
The New York TimesJason ZinomanOct 20, 2022
These revenge stories move methodically from the familiar to the monstrous. They lean into gore, excess and, critically, smirking humor. A commitment to its staticky, period-appropriate aesthetic is the only thing its artists take deadly seriously. Read full review
70
IGNMatt DonatoSep 20, 2022
V/H/S/99 understands the ‘90s assignment and crafts low-budget chaos that delivers a unified anthology slathered in guts, heavy on nostalgia, and with a punk-as-hell attitude. Read full review
67
IndieWireChristian ZilkoOct 20, 2022
While V/H/S/99 is a far cry from the original, it still manages to be far more fun than it has any right to be. By connecting its horror vignettes with trippy stop-motion sketches instead of a unifying plot device, it crafts a viewing experience that essentially amounts to an Adult Swim programming block for horror fans. Read full review
63
RogerEbert.comBrian TallericoSep 20, 2022
In the end, these films are perfect for a streaming service, bite-sized jolts of genre entertainment that aren’t ever long enough to be truly annoying, even when they’re not working. And while I think they could be more refined, I admire the go-for-broke DIY nature of these shorts and their quirky charms. Even when they’re this pissed off. Read full review
60
Los Angeles TimesNoel MurrayOct 21, 2022
Each segment runs too long; and none of them has the kind of killer ending an anthology film deserves. But they do all deliver what they promise: a 1999 look and vibe, with moments designed to make audiences squirm. Read full review
60
Paste MagazineJim VorelOct 20, 2022
The feeling is one of depletion, as V/H/S/99 begins robbing past hits in a grim effort to keep itself mobile and vital. Read full review
60
We Got This CoveredAlejandra Martinez Oct 20, 2022
When the movie doesn’t meander and its filmmakers understand how to use their time, V/H/S 99 buzzes with creative energy. At its best, it has all the pleasure of popping in a tape late at night and letting the television light wash over your room. Read full review
58
The Film StageJohn FinkSep 29, 2022
The inescapable problem at the core of any omnibus or anthology film with multiple cooks in the kitchen is, by all design, things will be uneven. Yet V/H/S/99 is fun enough in the context of TIFF’s Midnight Madness—including standouts from the usually gross and reliable Flying Lotus and Johannes Roberts, whose film is genuinely terrifying before turning a bit silly in its final moments. Read full review
58
The PlaylistCharles BarfieldSep 20, 2022
If you’re a fan of found footage and enjoyed the previous “V/H/S” films, you’ll find enough in “V/H/S/99” to keep you entertained. However, even though the addition of more camp and comedy shows that the anthology series is still evolving, five films deep, you have to wonder how much more tape is left in the cassette in the “V/H/S” franchise? Read full review
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VarietyDennis HarveySep 20, 2022
Here, nothing stands out: The best episodes are merely good enough, and the worst just tiresome. Read full review
40
SlashfilmChris EvangelistaSep 20, 2022
Full of loud, shrieking, hateful characters and shaky camera work designed to hide anything interesting, only extremely hardcore fans of the series should apply for V/H/S/99. I couldn't even find one story to grasp onto here, and that's a problem. Read full review
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