Shudder today revealed the trailer for V/H/S/MIXTAPE, the ninth entry in its acclaimed V/H/S found-footage horror anthology franchise. Streaming October 9, the newest instalment will offer new collection of terrifying stories focused on the power of music and sound to haunt, possess, and destroy.
Here is the breakdown of each segment for V/H/S/MIXTAPE:
DANCE, DANCE, DANCE, DANCE
Directed by Renee Zhan (O Black Hole!, Hold Me (Ca Caw Ca Caw))
A studio attempts to reboot a long-cancelled puppet show with a mysterious past. Featuring work from Jim Henson’s Creature Shop.
HEARTBEAT
Directed by David Moreau (MadS, Other)
A pair of YouTube urbex influencers find themselves trapped in a decommissioned military facility used for sonic experimentations.
THE MUSIC OF MR. SZE
Directed by Ernest Dickerson (Bosch: Legacy, Juice)
A college film student’s documentary project uncovers the reclusive life of a tormented musician.
DEATH TONE
Directed by RZA (One Spoon of Chocolate, Wu-Tang: An American Saga)
A young sound engineer follows her late Dad’s instructions to create the ultimate track.
Wrap Segment
GWAR hosts skits and music videos in an MTV-style show from hell. Featuring music videos directed by Tobias Forge and Flying Lotus.
The official synopsis reads: “V/H/S/MIXTAPE cranks the franchise’s signature found-footage horror up to eleven with an electrifying new anthology where music and sound become the source of terror. United by a theme that explores the power of music, rhythm, and audio to haunt, possess, transform, and destroy, the film blends cosmic horror, psychological suspense, outrageous splatter, and groundbreaking practical effects into one unforgettable mixtape of nightmares.”
Watch the official trailer for V/H/S/MIXTAPE below.
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