V/H/S: Viral

Tape #18 - Halloween 2026 Special: This is my chance to be part of something bigger.Don't Stop Recording skulks out of the shadows once more for another edition of V/H/S tomfoolery. Jacob and Matt cast their discerning eye over the black sheep of the franchise - V/H/S Viral. Remembered as the entry that (temporarily) killed off the V/H/S franchise until its revival in 2021, the pair try to piece together how this film could've turned out such a colossal misstep. Jacob tosses around useless comparisons such as 'perverted Cloverfield' and 'Now You See Me for sickos'. Matt wraps his head around the series' most gratuitous twist yet. Both try to comprehend what could drive a person to sacrifice their wellbeing all for a clip of a runaway ice-cream van. Load up your hashtags and wear your worst influencer costume - it's time we press play on a proper nadir for the found-footage format. Be the first to hear updates on future releases by following us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dsrpod/Support us with a 5-star review. Film discussed: V/H/S: Viral (2014) Directors: Marcel Sarmiento, Gregg Bishop, Nacho Vigalondo, Justin Benson and Aaron MoorheadWriters: Marcel Sarmiento,T.J. Cimfel, David White, Gregg Bishop, Nacho Vigalondo, Justin Benson and Todd LincolnStarring: Patrick Lawrie, Emilia Ares, Justin Welborn, Emmy Argo, Gustavo Salmerón, Marian Álvarez, Nick Blanco, Chase Newton, Shane Brady and Cristián Toledo Country: United StatesGenre: Horror Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tape #17 - Halloween 2025 Special: It is fulfilled.Don't Stop Recording returns (sort of)! As another spooky season rolls around, Jacob and Matt reunite to discuss the next instalment in the V/H/S franchise, a sequel that cuts down on one short but amplifies the trademark gore and problematic nudity. Jacob reflects on the childhood trauma conjured by a Satanic birth sequence. Matt sets his storytelling expectations a little too high. Both remain bemused by the impossible feat of transferring these short films onto V/H/S tapes. Strap on your GoPros and brace yourselves for gallons of fake blood and human viscera - it's about time we press play on Don't Stop Recording's latest episode.Be the first to hear updates on future releases by following our socials: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/DSRPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dsrpod/Support us by rating and leaving a 5-star review. Film discussed: V/H/S/2 (2013)Directors: Simon Barrett, Adam Wingard, Eduardo Sánchez and Gregg Hale, Timo Tjahjanto and Gareth Evans, Jason EisenerWriters: Simon Barrett, Jamie Nash, Timo Tjahjanto and Gareth Evans, John Davies and Jason EisenerStarring: Lawrence Michael Levine, Adam Wingard, Jay Saunders, Fachri Albar, Hannah Al Rashid, Oka Antara, Rylan LoganCountry: United StatesGenre: Horror Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Halloween Special - Tape #5: We're just here for the party.Let out that fresh sigh of relief for the long-awaited day is finally here: the release of Don't Stop Recording's final V/H/S tape. It also happens to be Halloween. In the spirit of the season, Jacob and Matt sit down one last time (for now) to discuss Radio Silence's playfully timely treat 10/31/98. Jacob steers the conversation back onto blockbuster robot animation. Matt savours the presence of unproblematic male protagonists. Both evaluate their thoughts on the first V/H/S project and - in true anthology film spirit - return to Tape 56 to review whether Adam Wingard's wraparound saved the best for last. Trick or treat? Don't Stop Recording's final Halloween tape has endless goodies in store. Be the first to hear updates on future releases by following our socials: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/DSRPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dsrpod/Support us by rating and leaving a 5-star review. Film discussed: V/H/S/: 10/31/98 (2012)Directors: Radio SilenceWriters: Radio SilenceStarring: Chad Villella, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett, Paul Natonek, Nicole Erb, John WalcuttCountry: United StatesGenre: Horror Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Halloween Special - Tape #4: I'm sure there's a reasonable explanation.What could possibly be sicker than a fourth consecutive new episode of Don't Stop Recording in your podcast inboxes? Well, don't get us started on the fifth one tomorrow. On the fourth tape, Jacob and Matt take great admiration in Joe Swanberg's elaborately titled yet formally ambitious desktop thriller. Jacob applauds (and struggles to rationalise) a healthy three-act structure. Matt shares his comprehensive knowledge of that Flux series in Doctor Who. Both deliberate whether this is one of the more toxic online relationships depicted on-screen. Don't hang up the call - the penultimate episode of Don't Stop Recording's Halloween Special is on speed dial. Be the first to hear updates on future releases by following our socials: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/DSRPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dsrpod/Support us by rating and leaving a 5-star review. Film discussed: V/H/S/: The Sick Thing That Happened to Emily When She Was Younger (2012)Director: Joe SwanbergWriter: Simon BarrettStarring: Helen Rogers, Daniel KaufmanCountry: United StatesGenre: Horror Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Halloween Special - Tape #3: I'm scared of getting the fear.It's not often a podcast gets to synchronise a Tuesday-centric film with a Tuesday release. For the third tape of their Halloween Special, Jacob and Matt brave the glitch-infused woodland of Glenn McQuaid's cheekily derivative slasher short. Jacob finally gets to interpret the idea of the camera as a weapon literally. Matt stands up for Transformers One with far greater passion than the subject of the episode. Both strive to find a shred of empathy for any on-screen character. Clear up the static - Don't Stop Recording's own terrible Tuesday has arrived. Be the first to hear updates on future releases by following our socials: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/DSRPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dsrpod/Support us by rating and leaving a 5-star review. Film discussed: V/H/S/: Tuesday the 17th (2012)Director: Glenn McQuaidWriter: Glenn McQuaidStarring: Norma C. Quinones, Drew Moerlein, Jeannine Yoder, Jason Yachanin, Bryce BurkeCountry: United StatesGenre: Horror Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Halloween Special - Tape #2: Are you afraid of your future?On the second day of the DSR Halloween special, a Second Honeymoon was foretold. Jacob and Matt's analog anthology odyssey (blimey) continues at speed with this brisk journey into Ti West's voyeuristic segment. Spouses searching for a lost spark find themselves at the mercy of an enigmatic stalker - not to mention the grimy Route 66 motel room they've hired. Jacob once again raises the unexpected connection between mumblecore cinema and found-footage horror. Matt admires the unique language between a serial killer and their lover. Both grasp at straws in an attempt to find discussion points. There'll be little time for rest and recuperation - Don't Stop Recording's second Halloween tape is a nightmarish destination. Be the first to hear updates on future releases by following our socials: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/DSRPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dsrpod/Support us by rating and leaving a review. Spotify listeners can leave us questions - we'll answer them on an upcoming episode!Film discussed: V/H/S/: Second Honeymoon (2012)Directors: Ti WestWriters: Ti WestStarring: Joe Swanberg, Sophia Takal, Kate Lyn SheilCountry: United StatesGenre: Horror Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Halloween Special - Tape #1: I like you. Something wicked - and analog - this way comes. This Halloween season, Jacob and Matt are embarking on an ill-advised odyssey through the first instalment of the storied V/H/S franchise, unpacking each and every musty short film within. In the first episode, the pair review the history of the series thus far whilst also reviewing the oft-celebrated debut segment Amateur Night. Jacob and Matt discuss their shared love of anthologies. Matt criticises each tape's slippery relationship with realism. In an act of futility, Jacob tries to expunge the troubling voyeurism from the film's opening minutes. Additionally, the pair attempt to dissect the film's elusive and garish wraparound film. Cover your eyes - Don't Stop Recording's 2024 Halloween miniseries has begun.Be the first to hear updates on future releases by following our socials: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/DSRPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dsrpod/Support us by rating and leaving a review. Spotify listeners can leave us questions - we'll answer them on an upcoming episode!Film discussed: V/H/S/: Amateur Night (2012)Directors: David BrucknerWriters: David Bruckner, Nicholas TecoskyStarring: Hannah Fierman, Mike Donlan, Joe Sykes, Drew Sawyer, Jas SamsCountry: United StatesGenre: Horror Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tape #11: So the Blair Witch. Who is she really?The 25th-anniversary Blair Witch celebrations continue on Don't Stop Recording's season finale. This week, we fast-forward to 2016 and discuss the misguided attempt to reboot the franchise under the helm of seasoned genre filmmaker Adam Wingard. Jacob mourns the loss of fake film The Woods and hypothesises an alternate reality in which it asserted dominance. Matt begrudges the addition of jump scares to the Blair Witch universe. In addition, the pair recap the franchise's activity in other media, and look ahead towards an uncertain future under Blumhouse. Pitch up your tents and set your stopwatches - the final tape from Don't Stop Recording's debut collection is emerging from the shadows.Be the first to hear updates on future releases by following our socials: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/DSRPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dsrpod/Support us by rating and leaving a review. Spotify listeners can leave us questions - we'll answer them on an upcoming episode!Film discussed: Blair Witch (2016)Directors: Adam WingardWriters: Simon BarrettStarring: James Allen McCune, Callie Hernandez, Brandon Scott, Corbin Reid, Valorie Curry, Wes RobinsonCountry: United StatesRuntime: 89 minutesGenre: Horror Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tape #10: I'm scared to close my eyes. I'm scared to open them.It's finally time to tackle the definitive found footage film in the first part of Don't Stop Recording's season finale: The Blair Witch Project. As the seminal film approachs its 25th anniversary, Jacob and Matt return to the Black Hills Forest to discuss its one-of-a-kind production and why this no-frills mockumentary still has such horrifying staying power. Jacob begrudges the invention of 4K portable cameras. Matt rallies against MatPat's interpretation of Blair Witch's narrative. Both agree to never be entrusted with a map again. Check out that milk carton: Don't Stop Recording's tenth tape is waiting to be discovered.Be the first to hear updates on future releases by following our socials: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/DSRPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dsrpod/Support us by rating and leaving a review. Spotify listeners can leave us questions - we'll answer them on an upcoming episode!Film discussed: The Blair Witch Project (1999)Directors: Daniel Myrick, Eduardo SánchezWriters: Daniel Myrick, Eduardo SánchezStarring: Heather Donahue, Michael Williams, Joshua LeonardCountry: United StatesRuntime: 81 minutesGenre: Horror Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tape #9: Abandon all hope ye who enter here. Jacob and Matt find themselves on the defensive this week as they descend into the critically maligned catacombs of John Erick Dowdle's As Above So Below. Jacob delivers a quick-fire lecture on navigating film criticism in the age of Rotten Tomatoes. Matt ponders whether a camera can hallucinate. An unexpected returning character haunts the podcast. Also, we give our brief take on the Inside No. 9 finale. Attach your harnesses and squeeze in your stomachs as the ninth tape of Don't Stop Recording is about to be unearthed.Be the first to hear updates on future releases by following our socials: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/DSRPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dsrpod/Support us by rating and leaving a review. Spotify listeners can leave us questions - we'll answer them on an upcoming episode!Film discussed: As Above So Below (2014)Director: John Erick DowdleWriter: Drew Dowdle, John Erick DowdleStarring: Patricia Weeks, Ben Feldman, Edwin HodgeCountry: United StatesRuntime: 93 minutesGenre: Horror / Adventure Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.