V/H/S: Viral Synopsis & Review: Plot Summary

🎯 Quick Overview

😅 Plot Summary – Badly Explained

A dude chases an ice cream truck for internet fame, only to discover the real horror was inside him all along (probably indigestion from the soft serve).

🍿 V/H/S: Viral: Detailed Plot Synopsis

Vicious Circles: The Wraparound Story

Kevin, obsessed with capturing viral videos, neglects his girlfriend Iris. A high-speed police chase involving a mysterious ice cream truck grips Los Angeles. As Kevin chases the chaos, he captures increasingly disturbing events on camera, unaware of the sinister forces at play.

Dante the Great

This segment presents a mockumentary about John McMullen, a struggling magician who transforms into the famous ‘Dante the Great’ after discovering a mystical cloak. The cloak grants him real magical powers, leading to incredible stage performances and newfound fame. However, the cloak demands a dark price: human sacrifices.

Parallel Monsters

A scientist successfully creates a portal to a parallel universe and encounters an alternate version of himself. They decide to switch places briefly to experience each other’s worlds. The experiment takes a horrifying turn as they discover disturbing differences between their realities, including a terrifying twist on intimacy.

Bonestorm

A group of teenage skateboarders travels to Tijuana, Mexico, seeking an ideal location to film their skating video. They stumble upon an abandoned site, unaware that it’s a ceremonial ground for a death-worshipping cult. The skaters find themselves battling demonic forces and undead skeletons in a bloody, chaotic fight for survival.

⚠️ Spoilers and Ending Explained

🎬 Cast & Characters

• Kevin (Patrick Lawrie): A fame-obsessed man who chases after a mysterious ice cream truck to film viral content, neglecting his girlfriend in the process.
• Iris (Emilia Ares): Kevin’s girlfriend who is abducted by the mysterious ice cream truck while he is focused on filming.
• Dante the Great (Justin Welborn (mentioned in plot details)): A magician who gains real magical power from a sinister cloak, leading him to a killing spree.
• Alfonso (Unknown (mentioned in plot details)): An experimenter who opens a gate to a parallel universe and swaps places with his doppelganger, leading to horrific discoveries.
• Skaters (Unknown (mentioned in plot details)): A group of teenage skateboarders who unleash demonic forces after desecrating a ritual site in Tijuana.

💬 Memorable Quotes

• Unknown character: “(Screaming)” – Screams and cries are part of the experience of the movie.

💰Box Office

• Budget: N/A
• Domestic Gross: $2,756
• Worldwide Gross: $82,409

💥 V/H/S: Viral Reviews

Personal Review

Okay, I’ll admit, I went in with low expectations after reading the reviews, but there’s something so bizarrely watchable about V/H/S Viral. The skateboarders vs. skeletons segment was so ridiculous it circled back to being entertaining. It’s not high art, but if you’re in the mood for some cheesy, over-the-top horror, this might just scratch that itch. I was definitely laughing more than screaming!

• Who would enjoy:
  • “Fans of found-footage horror”
  • “Viewers who enjoy anthology films”
  • “Those seeking extreme and gory content”
  • “People interested in dark themes and internet culture”
• Content warnings ⚠:
  • “Graphic violence and gore”
  • “Disturbing imagery”
  • “Strong language”
  • “Sexual content and nudity”
  • “Themes of internet obsession and violence”

Professional Reviews

• JoBlo.com: “V/H/S Viral continues the found footage horror anthology tradition, offering glimpses of terror and gore, though it doesn’t quite reach the heights of its predecessors, the anthology is still fun and has some really interesting ideas.
• IMDb User: “This movie is borderline unwatchable. The camera-work is horrendous. It makes the final fight in Alex Cross look like The Raid 2. Awkward edits, annoying static every five seconds, terribly uninteresting plots and terribly written too.

Audience Reactions

Some viewers found the blend of gore and black comedy to be oddly entertaining.: The ‘Parallel Monsters’ segment often stood out as unique and memorable, despite its bizarre content.

Overall Consensus: Mixed to negative reviews, with some finding it entertainingly bad, while others consider it a low point in the V/H/S series.

Awards

🛠️ Behind the Scenes

• “V/H/S: Viral was the third installment in the V/H/S anthology series, and it aimed to explore the concept of viral fame and the horrors that can arise from it.”
• “The segment ‘Parallel Monsters’ is entirely in Spanish, adding a unique international flair to the anthology and exploring themes of parallel universes and body horror.”
• “Todd Lincoln directed a segment called “Gorgeous Vortex”, planned to be included with “V/H/S: Viral,” but was cut for unknown reasons and was neither screened at festivals nor released on video-on-demand outlets.”
• “The directors for each segment were given creative freedom to explore different subgenres of horror within the found-footage framework, resulting in a diverse range of stories.”
• “The film utilizes a variety of filming styles, including helmet-mounted cameras and documentary-style interviews, to enhance the found-footage feel.”

🖥️ How to Watch V/H/S: Viral?

V/H/S Viral is available for streaming on various platforms. You can rent or purchase it on Prime Video, Apple TV, and Google Play. Check your local listings for availability on other streaming services.

🎥 Similar Movies

If you enjoyed V/H/S: Viral, you might like these similar films:

• V/H/S (2012): Direct comparison: The movie that started the series, offering a similar anthology format with different found-footage horror stories.
• V/H/S/2 (2013): Direct Comparison: The second film in the V/H/S series, known for its more ambitious and critically acclaimed segments.
• Southbound (2015): Thematic Similar: An anthology horror film with interconnected stories and a focus on atmosphere and suspense.
• The ABCs of Death (2012): Direct Comparison: Another horror anthology with a diverse range of short films, each exploring a different theme or style.

🛒 V/H/S: Viral Related Products

• V/H/S (2012): The film that started it all, with different stories and directors. This is the root of the franchise.
• Complete V/H/S Series Box Set: This box set contains all of the VHS films, allowing the viewer to see all stories and directors that the movies have to offer. It is a physical copy that will last the rest of the VHS life.
• Found Footage Horror Movies: A Comprehensive Review of the Genre: This item details other found footage movies, and how they are effective. There are countless other horror movies to watch, and this book can help find the best ones.

🎧 Soundtrack

V/H/S: Viral features a captivating soundtrack that enhances the movie’s atmosphere and emotional impact. Here are some notable tracks:

• “Spore” – performed by Ramona Falls
• “Für Elise” – performed by Ludwig van Beethoven

You can find the complete soundtrack on Amazon Music and Apple Music.

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🔥 Bonus Content

V/H/S/ Viral (2014) Carnage Count

Ever wondered just how much mayhem went down in V/H/S: Viral? This video breaks it all down statistically – it’s surprisingly fascinating to see the carnage quantified, and honestly, a little disturbing!

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