That is, admittedly, very a lot only a teaser trailer. It is onerous to get a grip on the place one phase begins and one other ends. One factor that’s crystal clear is that this seems like discovered footage in a more true sense, because the tapes are grainy and low-quality, making them really feel of the period. There are some fairly compelling pictures blended in amongst the short cuts, simply sufficient to pique one’s curiosity. We additionally get a synth soundtrack befitting the period, and a few enjoyable little ’80s Easter eggs to be looking out for. It seems like a logical and enjoyable place for the franchise to go. The transient synopsis for the sixth installment reads as follows:
An ominous mixtape blends by no means earlier than seen snuff footage with nightmarish newscasts and disturbing dwelling video to create a surreal, analog mashup of the forgotten 80s.
Derrickson is simply one of many proficient filmmakers who signed on to carry this newest anthology assortment to life. The lineup for this film additionally contains David Bruckner (“Hellraiser,” “The Evening Home”), Gigi Saul Guerrero (“Bingo Hell,” “Tradition Shock”), Natasha Kermani (“Fortunate”), and Mike Nelson (“Mistaken Flip”). It is notably good to see Nelson getting some love right here, as his “Mistaken Flip” reboot from 2021 was tragically neglected, in no small half because of the pandemic. It is a ridiculously good lineup that ought to make for one heck of a watch.
“V/H/S/85” is ready to reach on Shudder on October 6, 2023.