Thescreescore – The venerable V/H/S anthology, Shudder’s enduring found-footage horror franchise, is poised to plunge into an entirely new dimension of terror, embracing a formidable contender set to inherit the mantle of internet-born horror previously championed by the likes of Backrooms. Industry whispers, now confirmed by Variety, reveal the series is delving into the expansive and chilling lore of the SCP Foundation for its next cinematic endeavor, V/H/S: SCP, slated for a 2027 release.
This announcement arrives on the heels of the Backrooms film’s monumental success. Directed by Kane Parsons in his feature debut, A24’s adaptation of the viral creepypasta became a veritable sensation upon its late May release. Amassing a staggering $350 million globally against a modest $10 million budget, it solidified its place as the second-highest-grossing horror film of 2026, trailing only Obsession ($403 million). This commercial triumph underscores the immense appetite for horror narratives born from the internet’s darkest corners, a space the SCP Foundation has dominated for over a decade.
Now, the V/H/S universe is broadening its scope, making the SCP Foundation its first feature-length adaptation. This ambitious project, V/H/S: SCP, is a collaborative effort between Spooky Pictures and Image Nation Studios, promising to translate the Foundation’s unique brand of dread into the franchise’s signature found-footage format.
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A robust team of seasoned horror producers is at the helm. Roy Lee and Steven Schneider will produce for Spooky Pictures, joined by Josh Goldbloom and Michael Schreiber. Goldbloom’s prior credits include V/H/S/94, V/H/S/99, and V/H/S/Halloween, while Schreiber contributed to V/H/S/94 and V/H/S/Beyond. Executive production duties fall to Image Nation Studios CEO Ben Ross and Rami Yasin of Spooky Pictures, ensuring a wealth of experience guides this groundbreaking venture.
Steven Schneider, co-founder of Spooky Pictures, articulated the creative vision in a press release, emphasizing the horror genre’s role as a vital incubator for fresh talent and original concepts. "The vast SCP universe has provided a vital incubator for this creativity to thrive," Schneider stated, highlighting the shared commitment with Image Nation Studios to explore "new and unexpected spaces for stories." He expressed keen anticipation for expanding the V/H/S franchise with "fresh and terrifying stories that will keep viewers coming back for more."
For the uninitiated, the SCP Foundation originated in 2008 as a collaborative online storytelling project. It has since blossomed into one of the internet’s most extensive fan-created horror and science fiction universes, spawning countless video games, short films, and web series. Its premise revolves around a clandestine organization dedicated to containing anomalous entities, objects, and phenomena that defy natural law, often with terrifying consequences.
V/H/S: SCP will seamlessly integrate the franchise’s found-footage ethos with the Foundation’s lore. The narrative will unfold through "recovered field documentation" – video evidence meticulously collected, censored, and archived by the secretive organization. Each segment within the anthology will delve into a distinct anomalous object, creature, or containment breach from the Foundation’s classified archives, offering viewers a visceral glimpse into the terrifying unknown.
The V/H/S franchise itself is a cornerstone of modern anthology horror, comprising eight feature films, two spin-offs (Siren, Kids vs. Aliens), and a miniseries. Conceived by Brad Miska, the series presents collections of increasingly unsettling recordings across various media formats. While each installment is largely self-contained with diverse filmmakers and casts, subtle recurring themes and connections hint at a deeper, shared mythology underpinning the mysterious footage.
With V/H/S: SCP set to unleash its horrors in 2027, genre enthusiasts can prepare for a chilling journey into one of the internet’s most compelling and terrifying fictional universes, promising a fresh wave of found-footage nightmares.
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Adam Bentz is a senior news writer at thescreescore.com, where his prolific career has seen him author nearly 5,000 articles, encompassing insightful features and comprehensive lists. His academic background includes studies in creative writing and English with a concentration in screenwriting from Southern New Hampshire University. He further honed his journalistic skills during an internship with The Borgen Project, an influential organization dedicated to combating global poverty. Among his diverse accomplishments, Adam proudly counts editing a viral Leonardo DiCaprio "freakout" compilation, which has garnered over 150,000 views on YouTube. He also shares his discerning eye for cinema as an amateur film critic on his personal website.
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