The V/H/S horror franchise has been a staple of the found footage genre since its inception in 2012. But the latest instalment, V/H/S: SCP, promises to take things to a whole new level by delving into the depths of internet lore – specifically, the mind-bending world of the SCP Foundation. For those who may be unfamiliar with this online phenomenon, it's essentially an eerie collective storytelling project that documents the cases of a clandestine organisation tasked with containing paranormal and supernatural entities.
With directors like Gareth Evans (The Raid) and Scott Derrickson (Doctor Strange) already having contributed to previous V/H/S films, it's clear that V/H/S: SCP is set for a thrilling ride. The film will reportedly present its horror segments as recovered field documentation from the SCP Foundation – each one exploring a different 'case' or 'SCP' entity in gruesome detail.
But this isn't just about the movie itself; it's also a fascinating snapshot of how internet culture is seeping into mainstream entertainment. We're seeing more and more online phenomena being adapted for the big screen, from creepypastas like 'Backrooms' to video games based on viral characters like Siren Head.
Of course, this trend owes a debt to the groundbreaking success of The Blair Witch Project, which revolutionised the found footage genre back in the late 1990s. Its clever blend of authenticity and mystery has been copied countless times since – but V/H/S: SCP looks set to take things to a whole new level by merging internet lore with the time-honoured horror tradition of found footage.