TL;DR
- The horror anthology V/H/S/Halloween unveiled its first full trailer delivering six gore-soaked Halloween segments.
- Directed by a lineup including Paco Plaza, Alex Ross Perry, Casper Kelly, and others, this is the eighth entry in the V/H/S franchise.
- The film premieres on October 3, 2025, exclusively on Shudder, following its world debut at Fantastic Fest.
What is V/H/S/Halloween and how does it fit into the franchise?
V/H/S/Halloween (stylized V/H/S/Ha//oween) is the latest installment in the found footage horror anthology franchise, and it leans heavily into the spirit of the season. It follows V/H/S/Beyond (2024) and marks the eighth official chapter in the series. The film is produced by Shudder Original Films in partnership with Bloody Disgusting.
What does the trailer reveal about the film’s tone and structure?
The V/H/S/Halloween trailer is unflinching — glimpses of gore, flickering VHS artifacts, and shots of haunted streets and possessed houses set a grim and unnerving mood. It teases six separate horror segments, all tied into the Halloween theme, each presented as “found” video tapes, in classic V/H/S fashion.
The segments’ titles and directors are already public:
- Diet Phantasma by Bryan M. Ferguson
- Fun Size by Casper Kelly
- Home Haunt by Micheline Pitt-Norman & R.H. Norman
- Kidprint by Alex Ross Perry
- Ut Supra Sic Infra by Paco Plaza
- Coochie Coochie Coo by Anna Zlokovic
These segments promise a mix of haunted houses, cursed objects, urban legends, and unhinged Halloween nightmares.
Who is behind the segments — and why their involvement matters
This edition of the franchise leans into both genre veterans and emerging voices. Directors like Paco Plaza (known for REC) and Casper Kelly (creator of Too Many Cooks) bring genre clout and unpredictable style.
Meanwhile, the Home Haunt short is drawing attention — in interviews, Pitt-Norman and R.H. Norman describe a cursed Halloween haunt that turns especially sinister when a haunted LP record brings decorations and props to life.
The creative diversity among segment directors suggests the film may lean into patchwork mood swings — but that’s part of the V/H/S formula.
What is the release schedule — and where can you watch it?
- Premiere: V/H/S/Halloween had its world debuted at Fantastic Fest on September 19, 2025.
- Streaming release: It arrives exclusively on Shudder on October 3, 2025.
Mark your calendar — perfect timing for Halloween horror binging.
With horror season creeping in, the V/H/S/Halloween teaser trail already drips with menace. Whether you’re a diehard anthology fan or a newcomer to the franchise, its gory fragments offer tempting slices of terror. Stay tuned — this one’s shaping up to be a Halloween showstopper (or nightmare).
