New V/H/S Sequel Unveils Director Lineup (And Its New Title Is Amazing)

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The eagerly awaited eighth edition of the V/H/S series is now unveiling its title and director lineup before its horror-focused streaming premiere on Shudder this autumn. Prior to the 2025 San Diego Comic-Con, the anthology’s title has been officially set as V/H/S Halloween, while its directors include Bryan M. Ferguson, Casper Kelly, Michelle Pitt-Norman, and R.H. Norman, Alex Ross Perry, Paco Plaza, and Anna Zlokovic. Furthermore, October 3rd is confirmed as the release date of V/H/S Halloween.

Based on the title “V/H/S Halloween,” it’s reasonable to deduce that this found footage horror anthology will revolve around a particular theme and present stories connected to the Halloween holiday. In recent times, the V/H/S series has been known for connecting its various segments through a larger overarching theme. For instance, “V/H/S 94,” “V/H/S 99,” and “V/H/S 85” tailored their individual short films and overall themes to match the year indicated in their titles. The upcoming “V/H/S Beyond,” set for release in 2024, will explore a sci-fi theme instead.

The upcoming movie “V/H/S Halloween” boasts a stellar lineup of renowned horror directors, including Paco Plaza, famed for his work on the “REC” films, and Anna Zlokovic, director of the 2023 Hulu horror sensation “Appendage.” This film also maintains the series’ tradition of attracting top-tier horror movie creators to direct each segment in order to maximize the scares. Notable directors who have previously directed segments for “V/H/S” include Simon Barrett, Johannes Roberts, Flying Lotus, David Bruckner, Scott Derrickson, Gareth Evans, and Timo Tjahjanto.

The V/H/S franchise started back in 2012 with the film V/H/S, which marked the transition of the horror-focused publication Bloody Disgusting into a full-fledged horror movie studio. Each V/H/S movie combines found footage and horror anthology styles, presenting a series of disconnected videos showcasing terrifying events that have been unearthed. Furthermore, the framing story for each film is also recorded in a found footage style, with the overall narrative often building to a chilling climax independent of the tapes’ contents.

After a seven-year break following the decline of its third part, V/H/S Viral in 2014, the V/H/S series was reborn on Shudder in 2021 with V/H/S/94 (with Bloody Disgusting remaining as a production partner). V/H/S/94 turned out to be a massive hit on streaming platforms during the 2021 Halloween season and revitalized the V/H/S series like never before. Since then, V/H/S has become a regular feature on Shudder, with a new installment of the V/H/S franchise being released on the platform every October since 2021.

In the realm of found footage horror movies, films like The Blair Witch Project, The Last Exorcism, and Paranormal Activity series have made a significant mark. However, what sets the V/H/S franchise apart is its innovative blend of found footage with horror anthology, offering viewers a collection of chilling horror tales in each film. With a roster of talented horror directors, the V/H/S series consistently delivers plenty of heart-pounding scares and fun. Excitingly for horror enthusiasts, the V/H/S franchise continues to produce new installments, with 2025’s V/H/S Halloween seeming to tailor its multiple stories perfectly for the spookiest season of the year.

V/H/S/Halloween will be released on Shudder on October 3rd.

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2025-07-23 22:13