V/H/S/99

If you want a drama that takes its characters as seriously as its plot, V/H/S/99 is available in Australia on Shudder Amazon Channel and AMC+, and in the US on Philo and AMC Plus Apple TV Channel right now. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. With 371 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Jackson Kelly's performance alone is worth the time investment. Put it on tonight on Shudder Amazon Channel and see for yourself.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, V/H/S/99 is worth clearing space for. The writing in V/H/S/99 treats its characters as people first, plot devices second. A thirsty teenager's home video leads to a series of horrifying revelations, harkening back to the final punk rock analog days of VHS, while taking one giant leap forward into the hellish new millennium. The performances from Jackson Kelly and Jesse LaTourette give it more weight than the premise alone would suggest. It hit screens in 2022. The performances in V/H/S/99 do a lot of work in the silences between the dialogue. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Drama fans who appreciate slow-burn storytelling will feel right at home with V/H/S/99. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. Jackson Kelly's work here is the kind that gets referenced in career retrospectives. It makes everything else feel thin by comparison.

V/H/S/99 was released in 2022, directed by Johannes Roberts. The full 109-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.