Since its inception way back in 2012 (truly a different time), the “V/H/S” horror anthology series has delivered a reliable selection of thrills and chills with only slightly truncated regularity. And while the series has often been released in the prime of spooky time (read: October), the eighth entry into the franchise is now going full Halloween.
Naturally, it’s entitled “V/H/S/Halloween,” and the latest feature promises all sorts of holiday-appropriate tricks and treats. Per its official synopsis: “A collection of Halloween-themed videotapes unleashes a series of twisted, blood-soaked tales, turning trick-or-treat into a struggle for survival.”
The film just had its world premiere at Fantastic Fest over the weekend, and early reviews have been largely positive, hailing its combination of laugh-out-loud jokes and gory scares. Per usual, the anthology film is built on found-footage conceits, offering up five horror shorts and sixth that serves as both the frame for the…