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V/H/S/MIXTAPE Divides Critics
V/H/S/MIXTAPE splits critics with 55% Rotten Tomatoes score.
In brief
V/H/S/MIXTAPE splits critics with 55% Rotten Tomatoes score. V/H/S/MIXTAPE's 55% Rotten Tomatoes score divides critics into 'low point' and 'best film' camps. Originally reported by CBR.
New V/H/S Film Releases
V/H/S/MIXTAPE officially debuted on Shudder on October 9, 2026.
Critics Split on Rating
The film received a 55% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, dividing critics into 'low point' and 'best film' camps.
Critics' Polarized Reviews
Cody Dericks called it a 'low point' for the franchise, while Jennie Kermode called it a contender for the best V/H/S film.
“V/H/S/MIXTAPE represents a low point for the soft reboot of the franchise that’s been a Halloween mainstay for the past five autumns”
Franchise's Mixed Reception
Brian Eggert noted the film reached the lows of the franchise’s most forgettable entries, while Nathaniel Muir praised its strong segments and GWAR humor.
“Save for 'Dance, Dance, Dance, Dance,' the usual mixed-bag quality of the V/H/S series is at its worst here”
V/H/S Franchise History
The franchise has released eight films since 2012, with V/H/S/MIXTAPE being the ninth installment.
What Happens Next
V/H/S/MIXTAPE is now streaming on Shudder, with critics divided on whether it's the franchise's best or worst entry.
At a glance
V/H/S/MIXTAPE's 55% Rotten Tomatoes score divides critics into 'low point' and 'best film' camps.
