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Podcast: ‘V/H/S/Beyond’ Gets Uncertified

V/H/S/Beyond

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In a world where so many iconic horror franchises seemed locked behind fierce litigation, there's something undeniably charming about the V/H/S movies. This franchise has produced a whopping seven movies in only 12 years, with the latest release, V/H/S/Beyond, serving as a reminder of how good the franchise can be when it has a clear vision for how the short films fit together.

And while V/H/S/Beyond may lack some of the name recognition of previous versions, that doesn't mean it wants for talent. V/H/S/Beyond includes new short films from Jordan Downey (The Head Hunter), Justin Martinez (Devil's Due), Justin Long (the actor), and the dynamic duo of Kate Siegel and Mike Flanagan (the former making her directorial debut with "Stowaway").

In this short excerpt from the episode, Matt Donato shares his love for the low-budget madness of writer-director Downey ("Stork"):

"I think Jordan Downey is so deserving of that next showcase shot, like a guy like Dan Trachtenberg got with 10 Cloverfield Lane. I hold them really close because they both made shorts that put them on the map. They both showed what they can do with such a low budget. And I think Downey continues that here in V/H/S/Beyond."

The V/H/S/Beyond episode of the Certified Forgotten podcast is now available to stream on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or the podcast platform of your choice.

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