V/H/S/Halloween Brings the Found Footage Frights This October on Shudder
Just in time for the spooky season, Shudder has announced the next terrifying installment in its popular found-footage horror anthology franchise: V/H/S/Halloween. This eighth entry in the long-running V/H/S series will debut exclusively on the streaming platform on October 3, 2025, bringing with it a fresh batch of Halloween-themed nightmare fuel.
First launched in 2012, the V/H/S franchise has become a cult favorite among horror fans, known for its gritty aesthetics, inventive narratives, and knack for discovering emerging genre talent. The original film introduced a found-footage framework that has since become the signature of the series: each installment features a variety of short horror films connected by a wraparound story, often involving cursed videotapes or supernatural surveillance.
Over the years, the franchise has launched the careers—or further cemented the reputations—of directors like Adam Wingard (The Guest, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire), Ti West (X, Pearl, Maxxxine), and Simon Barrett (Seance). More recent entries, like V/H/S/94 (2021), V/H/S/99 (2022), and V/H/S/85 (2023), have kept the momentum going, introducing new voices and pushing the boundaries of the found-footage format.
V/H/S/Halloween promises to continue that trend with six spine-chilling new segments, each infused with Halloween flavor. This time around, the roster of directors includes:
- Bryan M. Ferguson (Pumpkin Guts) – known for blending grotesque visuals with pitch-black humor
- Casper Kelly (Too Many Cooks) – a cult sensation famous for his absurdist, surreal horror
- Micheline Pitt-Norman & R.H. Norman (Grummy) – horror creatives focused on visceral storytelling and creature design
- Alex Ross Perry (Her Smell) – an indie filmmaker making his first foray into horror
- Paco Plaza (REC, Verónica) – one of Spain’s most celebrated horror directors, returning to found footage
- Anna Zlokovic (Appendage) – known for her eerie and deeply emotional body horror tales
While Shudder hasn’t revealed the official titles or synopses of each short film, the promise of Halloween-themed horror from this eclectic group of filmmakers is enough to ignite excitement. Given the pedigree behind the camera, fans can expect everything from psychological chills to outright gore, with plenty of tricks and treats in between.
The announcement also signals a continued commitment from Shudder to horror anthologies—a format the platform has championed successfully. With V/H/S now entering its second decade, it’s impressive to see the franchise still evolving while holding onto its DIY, camcorder-core spirit. Each film builds on the lo-fi terror of its predecessors, with each director bringing their own twisted vision to the mix.
Whether you’re a longtime fan of the series or just discovering its blend of old-school analog dread and contemporary horror innovation, V/H/S/Halloween looks poised to be a chilling highlight of the Halloween season. Mark your calendars for October 3, fire up your CRTs (or just your Shudder app), and prepare to press play on six brand-new tales of Halloween horror that may make you rethink those dusty old VHS tapes.
