V/H/S (franchise)

V/H/S is an American horror anthology franchise that includes eight found footage films, two spin-off films, and one miniseries. Based on an original concept by Brad Miska, the plot centers on a collection of increasingly disturbing recordings presented in various formats. Created through a collaboration of various filmmakers and casts, the installments are mostly standalone, though recurring elements suggest a shared origin behind the footage.

The original film, V/H/S, received mixed reviews, but was praised for its implementation of found-footage filmmaking and diverse stories, and was a financial success. The next two films in the franchise were met with mixed to generally negative reviews, and were not as financially successful as the first. Though the second film, V/H/S/2, was a success with film critics, it did not earn as much at the box office as its predecessor. The third installment, V/H/S: Viral, was generally negatively received critically, and made even less at the box office than the previous film. Financial information has not been released for the remainder of the films in the franchise, but their critical reception has improved. The fourth film, V/H/S/94, received the most positive reviews of the franchise. The fifth film, V/H/S/99, received lower but still generally positive ratings. The sixth film, V/H/S/85, received generally positive reviews. The seventh film, V/H/S/Beyond, received generally positive reviews. The eighth film, V/H/S/Halloween, also received generally positive reviews.

The first spin-off film, Siren, serves as a continuation of one of the segments from the first film. It was met with a general positive critical reception. The Snapchat released miniseries, titled V/H/S: Video Horror Shorts, received praise for its short-form format and expansion of the franchise to new media. The second spin-off film, Kids vs. Aliens, also served as a continuation of one of the segments from the second film. It was met with a mixed reception.