VHS: Las crónicas del miedo 2

I liked the original and this one surprised me. While not every story was top notch one stands out as original and had great direction.

Tape 1-Phase 1 Clinical Trials, This was a decent Ghost Story but was not very memorable. Did have a few scares and was fun to watch.6/10

Tape 2-A Ride In The Park, This one was fun and creative. Wasn't scary but I did like the set up and actually seeing the perspective of a Zombie was real cool. It has a lot of gore and while I don't really like zombies this one was nice to watch. 7/10.

Tape 3-Safe Haven, This is the best out of the bunch. Details an investigative team going into a religious cult and the outcome is insane and over the top. Has the best pacing and while there aren't many jump scares, it really manages to creep you out the whole time through. Also it is directed by the Mo Brothers who also did the ABC's Of Death letter L which was one of the best on that horror movie and did Macabre which I will link my review to that movie in the end. 9/10

Tape 4-Alien Abduction, Most people consider this the weakest of the bunch but Tape 1 was the weakest in my opinion. This has a nice set up and the effects are good for a short. Wasn't creepy like Safe Haven but it kept me interested in till the end. 8/10

Tape 49- The main story about two private investigators watching the tapes in a house where their looking for a kid from the first VHS. It was OK and while not the best story, it did give us a reason for watching the tapes which is nice. 6/10

Overall this movie gets a 7/10. Safe Haven was great and I never knew it was by the Mo Brothers in till I watched Macabre. That was great knowing that. My link to Macabre and my review. http://imdb.com/title/tt1447791/reviews-16

Check out my review for that movie as it is my surprise of the year for 2013. If you liked the first VHS then you will like this one. I find this one to be a little better and more creative. Not sure if they will do a third one but I would be open to it.

V/H/S 2 is the sequal of V/H/S which is an anthology about people finding tapes, about otherworldly events. V/H/S 2 is an improvement over the first one, in basically every aspect. The stories and the events are more brutal and entertaining and some of them, are very great and absolute movie materials. The ending one is my favourite but the bicycle one with the zombies is also great. V/H/S 2 is bloody, gory and funny sometimes and it can give you chills while make you feel entertained. The whole tape thing is explained too, giving them some mystery element that there are several of them and some people just collect these. I really wanted V/H/S to be the next big thing, but the third one makes me so sad. It was really bad, compared to this.

All in all, V/H/S 2 is a great movie with great stories. I can recommend the first and the second one, but the third one is not that great.

I decided to rewatch "V/H/S/2" to introduce this series to my brother. The film takes a dark approach, almost resembling a snuff movie, but always rewards us with creative twists that pay homage to various elements of horror cinema.

The film presents four short films directed by notable names in the genre, such as Simon Barrett, Adam Wingard, Eduardo Sánchez, and Gregg Hale (the creators of "Blair Witch Project"), Gareth Evans, and Timo Tjahjanto.

The movie begins with "Phase I Clinical Trials," which might be the weakest of the anthology. The premise involves a man who, after receiving an ocular implant, starts seeing spirits. However, the execution falls short. The concept is intriguing, but the short is hampered by a lack of tension, as well as makeup and cinematography that fail to create the necessary atmosphere for effective horror.

Moving on to "A Ride in the Park," we see a more creative and fresh take on the zombie subgenre. The idea of seeing the world through the eyes of a zombie is an interesting twist, especially in the context of found footage. This short stands out for its originality, offering a new perspective by showing things from the villain's point of view. Unlike the generic "In A Violent Nature," which used the same formula, this entry brought something new, keeping the viewer engaged and intrigued. It's an example of how a simple idea can be turned into something good when done right.

"Safe Haven" is, without a doubt, the highlight of "V/H/S/2." This short film, focused on a bizarre and terrifying cult, perfectly captures the essence of psychological and supernatural horror. The tension is palpable, and the narrative takes the viewer on an emotional rollercoaster, culminating in a shocking ending. The cinematography, atmosphere, and performances are exceptional, creating a very bizarre mood. This segment deserves to be expanded into a full-length feature.

The final short, "Slumber Party Alien Abduction," closes the anthology with an interesting take on alien invasion. While not the most impactful, it still manages to entertain and surprise. I recommend watching it with the volume up to enhance the sensory experience.

In summary, "V/H/S/2" is an anthology that, even though it doesn't fully capture the surprise of my first viewing, still offers moments of pure horror and creativity. It's an experience that, despite its imperfections, is worth revisiting-especially for those looking for something different in the horror genre.

V/H/S 2 manages to fix the faults of the first. It's shorter and takes the grungy, exploitative snuff film tone of V/H/S and adds more excitement and humor. The quality of the shorts this time around are much more consistent, but they are still a mixed bag. The first short "Phase I: Clinical Trials" is average at best, but it mixed in a bit of humor which I liked. "A Ride in the Park" was fantastic and incredibly unique in it's use of the first person POV. It was my favorite of the four segments. "Safe Haven" is a close second with countless WTF moments. I would have loved a feature length version of this one. The weakest entry was the last, "Slumber Party Alien Abduction". It ineffectively used loud noises and bright lights to generate scares and it just didn't work for me. The wrap around story "Tape 49" was good, but I liked the ambiguity of the first films "Tape 56" better. V/H/S 2 added fun to the series and I hope these films continue.

I believe V/H/S built high expectations for the next movies. Seems like V/H/S/2 let some of us down...

If you are a gore fan, this movie is good for you.

If you are an alien, zombie fan, this movie is good for you.

What I found rather terrible is the agressive shaking of the camera, which really makes the phrase "More is not better" true. It gave me a headache trying to figure out some scenes.

Certainly V/H/S/2 is more gore-y visually than V/H/S and uses a variety of themes. But this movie was very generic with it's themes. My favorite one had to be the one with the cult, it seemed much more uncommon.

Now, I am not saying that this is a time-wasting movie..Not an remarkable one though, either. I expect more from the next movies.