About V/H/S Viral

V/H/S Viral is an American anthology horror film released in 2014. This film is the third installment in the V/H/S series. Its plot revolves around a virus that has been spread through the internet, gradually making people violent and terrifyingly destructive. Each segment in the anthology is connected to the next by a narrative wrapped around a mysterious ice cream truck that roams the city, capturing horrifying incidents on camera.

Making / Production

The film is the collective effort of directors Justin Benson, Gregg Bishop, Aaron Moorhead, Marcel Sarmiento and Nacho Vigalondo, and was produced by Gary Binkow and Brad Miska. The unique use of found footage style of filmmaking continues in this film and adds to its distinctive horror appeal.

Actors

• Patrick Lawrie plays the role of a young man obsessed with capturing the mysterious ice cream truck on camera. His dedicated performance imbues his role with a sense of authentic obsession.
• Emilia Zanotti portrays the part of a young woman caught up in the viral nightmare. Zanotti’s performance delivers a convincing level of fear and confusion essential to her character.
• Cesar Hernandez, portraying the role of a biker who becomes an unwitting participant in the viral chaos, plays his part with a smooth balance of disbelief and horror.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• V/H/S Viral is filmed in a narrative-style called 'found-footage', making it unique amongst most horror cinematic pieces.
• The names of the directors are hidden within the movie either as a part of the graffiti or on the license plates.
• Despite being the third installment in a series, the movie can be watched independently without prior knowledge of the previous parts.

Awards

The movie did not win any notable awards.

Quotes

• “Our thirst to capture and share everything on social media has risen to a dangerous level.” - A chilling dialogue from the film, reflecting on societal obsession.
• "Free ice cream, anyone?" - A rather usual line that turns into a creepy proposition in context of the movie.

Music, Soundtrack

• The soundtrack of V/H/S Viral perfectly encapsulates the feeling of dread integral to the film. Each musical score, composed by artists like Joseph Bishara and James Chapple, contributes to the atmosphere of horror.