What is the order of the VHS horror movies?

In 2012, the horror movie, V/H/S slotted it’s way into cinemas. The found footage anthology film, composed of a collection of horror shorts, was designed to scare audiences witless.

Shortly after its release, V/H/S developed a loyal fan base and this in turn led to a series of V/H/S sequels and spin-offs. But how many V/H/S movies are there and what is the order of the movies?

For all the details and more, read on!

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The V/H/S movies in order

To date, there are seven V/H/S movies. The films in the V/H/S horror movie collection were released in this order:

• V/H/S (2012)
• V/H/S/2 (2013)
• V/H/S Viral (2014)
• SiREN (2016)
• V/H/S/94 (2021)
• V/H/S/99 (2022)
• V/H/S/85 (2023)

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Are all of the V/H/S movies part of the same series?

The V/H/S movies break down as follows:

• The first three V/H/S movies – i.e. V/H/S, V/H/S/2, and V/H/S Viral – are part of the same series, and effectively follow on from each other.
• SiREN is a spin-off movie. It is based on the short, Amateur Night which appeared in 2012’s V/H/S.
• V/H/S/94 is a reboot of the movie series, with V/H/S/99 as its sequel, and V/H/S/85 as a prequel.

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Who are the cast of the V/H/S movies?

Notable cast members in the V/H/S film series include: Calvin Reeder, Lane Hughes, Joe Swanberg, Lawrence Michael Levine, Patrick Lawrie, Justin Welborn, Chase Williamson and Hannah Fierman.

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Are all the movies the work of the same director?

Due to the nature of the series, the majority of the V/H/S films have multiple directors.

• The segments of V/H/S were directed by Adam Wingard, David Bruckner, Ti West, Glenn McQuaid, Joe Swanberg, and the team of Radio Silence.
• The segments of V/H/S/2 were directed by Simon Barrett, Adam Wingard, Eduardo Sànchez, Gregg Hale, Timo Tjahjanto, Gareth Huw Evans, and Jason Eisener.
• The segments of V/H/S Viral were directed by Marcel Sarmiento, Gregg Bishop, Nacho Vigalondo, Justin Benson, Aaron Scott Moorhead and Todd Lincoln.
• Gregg Bishop directed SiREN.
• The segments of V/H/S/94 were directed by Jennifer Reeder, Chloe Okuno, Simon Barrett, Timo Tjahjanto, and Ryan Prows.
• The segments of V/H/S/99 were directed by Johannes Roberts, Flying Lotus, Tyler MacIntyre, Maggie Levin, and Vanessa & Joseph Winter set to direct.
• The segments of V/H/S/85 were directed by David Bruckner, Scott Derrickson, Natasha Kermani, Mike P. Nelson, and Gigi Saul Guerrero.

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What is the best V/H/S movie?

According to IMDb, the V/H/S films are ranked as follows:

• V/H/S/2 (2013) – 6/10
• V/H/S (2012) – 5.8/10
• V/H/S/94 (2021) – 5.4/10
• SiREN (2016) – 5.3/10
• V/H/S/99 – 5.1/10
• V/H/S Viral (2014) – 4.2/10
• V/H/S/85 – Not yet rated

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