When was V/H/S/2 released?

V/H/S/2 premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on 19 January 2013 and played at South by Southwest on 8 March 2013. It was released in US theatres on 6 June 2013, followed by a DVD release on 24 September 2013.

Where can I watch V/H/S/2?

In the US, V/H/S/2 streams on fuboTV. It is free on Kanopy and Hoopla, and free with ads on Philo and Fandango at Home Free. It can also be rented or bought on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and FlixFling.

Who is in the cast of V/H/S/2?

The cast includes Lawrence Michael Levine, Kelsy Abbott, L.C. Holt, Simon Barrett, Mindy Robinson, Adam Wingard, Hannah Hughes, John T. Woods, Hannah Al Rashid and Fachry Albar.

Who directed V/H/S/2?

As an anthology, V/H/S/2 has several directors: Adam Wingard, Gregg Hale, Eduardo Sánchez, Simon Barrett, Timo Tjahjanto, Jason Eisener and Gareth Evans.

V/H/S/2 runs for 96 minutes. It was released as Not Rated in the US.

V/H/S/2 (2013): Plot, Cast, Release & Where to Watch

V/H/S/2 Plot Summary (No Spoilers)

V/H/S/2 is a horror anthology built around a stack of old videotapes. Analogue recordings serve as the doorway into a chain of separate stories. Each one is presented as found footage: raw, handheld and apparently captured by the people caught up in it. The tagline asks “Who’s tracking you?”, and that idea of being recorded, watched and followed runs through the whole collection.

The film is made up of linked segments, including “Tape 49”, “Phase I Clinical Trials” and “Safe Haven”. Each segment has its own characters, setting and style of terror. In “Tape 49” you meet figures such as Larry and Ayesha. “Phase I Clinical Trials” centres on Herman, Clarissa and Dr. Fleischer. “Safe Haven” follows Lena and Adam into Indonesian-language territory.

Across the anthology, the threats range widely, from zombies to alien abduction. Many scenes contain graphic gore. The grainy VHS texture holds everything together, turning the outdated format into something unsettling. As a sequel to V/H/S, it keeps the same basic premise: watch the tapes, and see what is waiting on them.

V/H/S/2 — Mood illustration, not a still from the film — Mood illustration, not a still from the film

What Makes V/H/S/2 Notable

A director line-up built for genre fans: The segments come from a group of filmmakers well known in independent horror and action: Adam Wingard, Simon Barrett, Eduardo Sánchez, Gregg Hale, Timo Tjahjanto, Jason Eisener and Gareth Evans.
Writers who also direct: The screenplay credits include Simon Barrett, Jason Eisener, Gareth Evans, Timo Tjahjanto, Jamie Nash and John Davies. Several of the filmmakers wrote the material they shot.
Cast with behind-the-camera ties: The cast features Lawrence Michael Levine, Kelsy Abbott, L.C. Holt, Mindy Robinson, Hannah Hughes, John T. Woods, Hannah Al Rashid and Fachry Albar. It also includes Simon Barrett and Adam Wingard in on-screen roles.
An international production: This is a co-production between the United States, Canada and Indonesia. The dialogue is in English and Indonesian. Companies involved include The Collective, Bloody Disgusting, Snoot Entertainment, Haxan Films and Studio71, among others.
Festival roots: The film screened at the Sundance Film Festival and South by Southwest before its wider release.
Format: It is a horror thriller with a runtime of 96 minutes. The anthology structure suits viewers who like their scares in shorter, self-contained bursts.

If you are looking for a V/H/S/2 review score, the Drama4U Score is shown separately on this page.

Who Will Enjoy V/H/S/2

Fans of found-footage and pseudo-documentary horror
Viewers who enjoy anthology films with varied stories and styles
Gorehounds comfortable with graphic, intense violence
Followers of independent horror filmmakers and Indonesian genre cinema
Anyone nostalgic for the look and feel of analogue VHS tapes

V/H/S/2 Release Date & Where to Watch

US release history:

19 January 2013: Sundance Film Festival premiere (Not Rated)
8 March 2013: South by Southwest Film Festival
6 June 2013: US theatrical release (Not Rated)
24 September 2013: DVD release

Where to watch in the US (as of 24 October 2026):

Streaming: fuboTV
Free: Kanopy, Hoopla
Free with ads: Philo, Fandango at Home Free
Rent: Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, FlixFling
Buy: Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, FlixFling

A trailer is available for the film. Availability can change, so check your preferred service before pressing play.

Trailer

Cast

Lawrence Michael Levineas Larry (segment "Tape 49")
Kelsy Abbottas Ayesha (segment "Tape 49")
L.C. Holtas Kyle (segment "Tape 49")
Simon Barrettas Steve (segment "Tape 49")
Mindy Robinsonas Tabitha (segment "Tape 49")
Adam Wingardas Herman (segment "Phase I Clinical Trials")
Hannah Hughesas Clarissa (segment "Phase I Clinical Trials")
John T. Woodsas Dr. Fleischer (segment "Phase I Clinical Trials")

Photo: TMDB

FAQ

When was V/H/S/2 released?: V/H/S/2 premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on 19 January 2013 and played at South by Southwest on 8 March 2013. It was released in US theatres on 6 June 2013, followed by a DVD release on 24 September 2013.
Where can I watch V/H/S/2?: In the US, V/H/S/2 streams on fuboTV. It is free on Kanopy and Hoopla, and free with ads on Philo and Fandango at Home Free. It can also be rented or bought on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and FlixFling.
Who is in the cast of V/H/S/2?: The cast includes Lawrence Michael Levine, Kelsy Abbott, L.C. Holt, Simon Barrett, Mindy Robinson, Adam Wingard, Hannah Hughes, John T. Woods, Hannah Al Rashid and Fachry Albar.
Who directed V/H/S/2?: As an anthology, V/H/S/2 has several directors: Adam Wingard, Gregg Hale, Eduardo Sánchez, Simon Barrett, Timo Tjahjanto, Jason Eisener and Gareth Evans.
How long is V/H/S/2?: V/H/S/2 runs for 96 minutes. It was released as Not Rated in the US.

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