V/H/S/2

V/H/S/2 is a 2013 American horror anthology movie envisioned as a follow-up to the 2012 film "V/H/S". This thrilling picture, like its predecessor, ventures into the macabre world of found-footage horror, but what sets it apart is its innovative narrative and a string of visionary directors. V/H/S/2 from runs the gamut between supernatural horror to hard-core sci-fi, and over-it-all, promises to send a chill down the viewer's spine.

The overarching plot is set in motion when two private detectives, played by Lawrence Michael Levine and Kelsy Abbott, embark on a mission to find a missing college student. Their investigation leads them to a secluded house that the student had last been reported to be seen, and there, they come across a pile of cryptic VHS tapes. The suspense escalifies as they sit down and begin watching the tapes, each of which conveys a more horrifying and startling tale than the last one.

Crafted in anthology style, the film comprises of four individual segments, “Phase I Clinical Trials", "A Ride in the Park", "Safe Haven", and "Slumber Party Alien Abduction" each directed by a different helmer, thus providing unique flavours of horror. These segments vary significantly in nature - one distorting reality with the use of a unique cybernetic eye implant, another infusing zombie horror with a dash of black comedy, and yet another introducing viewers to an ominous and mysterious Indonesian cult.

The first segment "Phase I Clinical Trials," directed by Adam Wingard, turns an innovative eye implant into a chilling tale, projecting a unique brand of body horror where technology and the supernatural collide. "A Ride in the Park," helmed by Eduardo Sanchez and Gregg Hale, takes the zombie outbreak narrative for a spin with its unexpectedly comical approach, employing the use of GoPro cameras to depict the transpiring horror from a zombie’s point of view.

In the third segment, "Safe Haven," directed by Timo Tjahjanto and Gareth Huw Evans, audiences are thrust into a cult's compound where the horror unfolds in unimaginable ways. It's grander and more expansive than other segments, with an eerie atmosphere that blends well into its disturbing narrative. The fourth and final segment, "Slumber Party Alien Abduction," directed by Jason Eisener, plays up the fears of alien invasion narratives, meshing the anxieties of childhood and adolescence with extra-terrestrial terror.

The anthology approach of the film allows it to dabble in various forms of horror, thereby appealing to a diverse range of horror viewers. What all the segments have in common is their adherence to the found-footage style of filmmaking. This not only adds a gritty and horrific layer to the segments but also improvises the viewing experience as a whole.

The choice of directors provides a refreshing and varied mix of storytelling styles and tones, making each tape the investigators watch a unique and chilling journey into different sub-genres of horror. The performances of Lawrence Michael Levine and Kelsy Abbott as the detectives anchor the overall anthology. Their substantial acting abilities guide the viewers through the film's escalating tension and terror.

V/H/S/2 lends a fresh perspective by combining found footage horror with innovative narratives. Unpredictability is one of its major selling points. Each segment brings the viewers closer to the edge of their seats, with unexpected twists and turns that defy the typical confines of the genre, culminating into a haunting climax which ties up the narratives in a desolating finish.

In conclusion, V/H/S/2 isn't just a horror movie, but a celebration of the genre's variations, a showcase of inventive storytelling techniques, and an exploration into the different facets of fear. It takes viewers on a rollercoaster ride through a world where the line between reality and unthinkable horror gradually fades, making it a must-see for horror enthusiasts.