In my opinion, this was one of the better entries in the series, if not the best. The creepy tone was done exceptionally well. The videotape genre was used to its best ability. The acting was strong in most parts. I particularly liked the segment with the earthquake. Great use of tight spaces and an interesting way to use the “creatures” trying to destroy the world genre. I have to admit that the VR segment was straight doo doo. I wish we could have half stars because this one was more of an 8.5 bordering on a 9 for me. 10 - I love it, regardless of quality 9 - Very good, might not love but extremely well done or might love and forgiving some issues 8 - Very enjoyable or Just OK for me but very well done 7 - Good 6 - Watchable/Enjoyable despite quality issues 5 - Mid 3-4 - Not great, but got through it 1-2 - Very bad/You might be a communist if you like this garbage

My favorite so far! Felt the most cohesive in feeling and format, and besides TKNOGD all of the shorts hit. The undead kids and the wholesome supportive and genuine murder family of No Wake and Ambrosia were great and the first time I felt like one of these could sustain a movie. Melding the horror of the earthquake with the horror of ancient evil makes God of Death stand out. Dreamkill is a viscous and grimy snuff film with a great soundtrack. And Total Copy is a fun sci fi monster flick. TKNOGD drags the product down a bit- its themes are all laid out and don’t really go anywhere. And ‘eye phones’? Really? ‘Technology bad’ with nothing beyond that makes for a dull watch. Also feel a little off about a white director casting a black woman with dresses as a pretentious performance artist concerned with society. That’s playing into some archetypes I’m not fond of. But the others are so strong that it’s still a string watch on the whole. Makes me very optimistic for Beyond!

3 Thoughts After Watching ‘V/H/S/85’: 1. The technology story was so stupid, and basically the worst piece of this collection. 2. I thought it was cool how they ended one tale, only to bring it back later in another. Didn’t see that coming — and that’s always nice. 3. One thing that I’ve grown to appreciate with this franchise is that — while there are some hits and maybe even more misses — I’ve noticed a decent amount of originality and out-of-the-box thinking with these stories. Was this chapter mind-blowing? No. But I didn’t feel like my time was wasted.

best in the series probs? not a single segment that i'd single out as a massive weak point and a few of these here (mainly Dreamkill and the framing device) are among the best of what the V/H/S series has had to offer in full for me. thought it was fun to have a direct connection between the two sections also.

V/H/S/85 keeps the franchise’s momentum going with another round of wild, grimy found-footage chaos. While I didn’t like it quite as much as V/H/S/99, it’s still a solid addition to the series. Like most entries, it’s a mix of hits and misses—some segments stand out with creative ideas and unsettling imagery, while others fall flat or drag a bit too long. Even with its unevenness, it captures the gritty, analog horror energy that makes V/H/S unique. It’s not the best of the bunch, but it’s far from the worst—a worthwhile watch for anyone who enjoys this style of anthology horror. Rating: 2.5/5 – 70% – Worth Watching