If you're a fan of the found-footage horror anthology 'V/H/S: Viral' (2014) and crave more chilling, chaotic, and visually unsettling experiences, this list is for you. We've curated 10 movies and shows that capture the same raw intensity, twisted storytelling, and viral horror themes. Whether you love the anthology format or the gritty realism of found footage, these picks will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Tales from the Hood (1995)
Description: A horror anthology that blends social commentary with gruesome scares, presenting its stories through a framing device that ties them together thematically, much like interconnected horror segments.
Fact: The film was inspired by real-life social issues, such as police brutality and domestic abuse, giving it a unique edge in the horror genre.


Trick 'r Treat (2007)
Description: An anthology horror film that weaves together multiple Halloween-themed stories, blending dark humor with gruesome scares, much like the segmented storytelling approach of found footage horror.
Fact: The film was initially released straight to DVD but gained a cult following over the years, leading to annual theatrical screenings around Halloween.


Chillerama (2011)
Description: A horror-comedy anthology that pays homage to classic B-movies, blending over-the-top gore with dark humor, similar to the mix of terror and absurdity in segmented horror.
Fact: The film was conceived as a love letter to grindhouse and drive-in cinema, with each segment parodying a different subgenre of horror.


The Theatre Bizarre (2011)
Description: An anthology horror film featuring six twisted tales, each with its own distinct style and tone, offering a mix of psychological and visceral horror akin to segmented storytelling.
Fact: The film features segments directed by different filmmakers, each bringing their own unique vision to the project.


All Hallows' Eve (2013)
Description: A horror anthology that ties together its segments through a framing story, delivering a mix of supernatural scares and gruesome violence, akin to the structure of segmented horror.
Fact: The film introduced the character Art the Clown, who later became the antagonist of the standalone horror film 'Terrifier.'


XX (2017)
Description: A horror anthology featuring four distinct stories, all directed by women, offering a fresh and unsettling take on the genre with a mix of psychological and supernatural terror.
Fact: This is the first all-female-directed horror anthology, aiming to showcase diverse voices in a traditionally male-dominated genre.


Tales of Halloween (2015)
Description: A horror anthology featuring ten interconnected stories set on Halloween night, blending humor and horror in a way that mirrors the tone of segmented horror films.
Fact: The film was made by a collective of filmmakers known as the 'October Society,' who collaborated to create a cohesive yet diverse Halloween experience.


Holidays (2016)
Description: An anthology horror film that explores dark and twisted takes on various holidays, offering a series of standalone but thematically linked stories, much like segmented horror narratives.
Fact: Each segment is directed by a different filmmaker, resulting in a wide range of styles and tones throughout the film.


The Field Guide to Evil (2018)
Description: A horror anthology that delves into folklore and myths from different cultures, presenting eight unique tales of terror, similar to the global and varied approach of segmented horror.
Fact: The film features segments from filmmakers around the world, each exploring their own cultural legends and superstitions.


Creepshow (2019)
Description: A revival of the classic horror anthology series, delivering a mix of campy and chilling tales with a comic book-inspired visual style, similar to the segmented and stylized horror approach.
Fact: The series pays homage to the original 1982 film, even recreating its comic book panel transitions and EC Comics-inspired tone.
