In the ever-expanding world of screenlife horror, Bloat sets itself apart by leaning further into supernatural terror than its more grounded predecessors, Searching and Missing. While both of those films were gripping, mystery-driven thrillers, Bloat opts for a darker, more horror-centric approach. Directed by Pablo Absento, the film makes excellent use of its digital storytelling format, incorporating various video mediums such as security camera footage, live streams, and smartphone recordings to create a tense and immersive experience.
Read MoreV/H/S/Beyond (2025) #BluRay
The V/H/S franchise has been a cornerstone of the found footage horror anthology format since its debut in 2012, delivering short bursts of terror wrapped in a retro aesthetic. Over the years, the series has offered both high points and diminishing returns, and with V/H/S/Beyond, one has to wonder: have we finally reached the point where it's time to move on? To its credit, V/H/S/Beyond boasts an impressive lineup of directors, including Jay Cheel, Jordan Downey, Virat Pal, Justin Martinez, Christian and Justin Long, and Kate Siegel.
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