Not since the first Creepshow have any Horror Anthologies had a winning streak*, especially the V/H/S movies (V/H/S: Viral has a complete losing streak so at least one of them is consistent). The latest, V/H/S/94, is just like those others: a jumbled gatherum of quality spikes and dips. Its first tape, Storm Drain, is an unpredictable mystery that unfolds into a slimy, inspired nightmare and then, right at the end, veers seamlessly into a dark comedy. I've watched it six times now and it never fails to give me a variety of chills; it's creepy as Hell but it's also just so fucking cool.
I won't say why though because spoilers will absolutely ruin the experience. Anna Hopkins carries the entire thing with a performance that will, sadly, go unnoticed. Her range is subtle and she nails every single beat to make Holly Marciano a fully realized character in her 10 minutes of screentime. I could talk about the other tapes--specifically the second one which is, incidentally, my second favorite--but they aren't as weird or wild or downright creepy as this new classic. A
*still haven't seen Tales From The Hood which Luke says is a consistent Anthology...
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