How to Beat EVEN MORE HORROR STORIES in V/H/S 2

If your prosthetic eye implant made you see dead people, or you got turned into a zombie, or a bunch of aliens crashed your sleepover, or some other crazy shenanigans happened, what would you do?
I’m going to break down the mistakes made, what you should do, and how to beat EVEN MORE HORROR STORIES in V/H/S 2.
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Written By: Martin Now

[@FawnieFox]

I love when Nerd switches sides and narrates from the monster’s point of view.

[@zer0330]

Got too excited for Mike

[@terranboot9405]

Zombie POV is a nice change. "Brother focus on the mission"

[@Estelle2007]

I wish he'd make more videos like that. Think he's done one or two in the past. A great one would be 2020's Fantasy Island as the first in a subset of "How To Win" videos

[@smileyattitude6807]

Me too like damn with him on your side you could be unstoppable

[@Estelle2007]

@@smileyattitude6807 For sure! He knows when characters (or creatures) should take action and when to hold back.

[@diamondsoul740]

"brother no.. don't listen to her.. focus on the mission.. bother noo" boom that was so funny I couldn't breathe

[@HeisenbergFam]

3:28 "if you are worried about her, you shouldnt have dragged her to this dump" one of the most accurate sentences said in history

[@ShadowPhoenix82]

Seriously. People will say they are concerned about people for being in situations they themselves willfully caused. Accidents and mistakes are one thing, but that's not this 😬

[@Remi_lulz]

@HeisenbergFam at this point ur famous I see u everywhere

[@GenesiisDavid]

​@@Remi_lulzbro fr, was just about to comment that.

[@smileyattitude6807]

Especially leaving her alone to watch tv all damn night

[@khayalakhemadlala335]

The VHS series is so underrated. I'm glad Nerd is covering it

[@CringeGamingOG]

It’s pretty much a matter of taste. People either hate it or praise it. I love it it tbh.

[@op-wc5lg]

About time

[@kyrohowe3156]

Didn't know this was a series, tbh.

[@Poopoopeepeeeman]

They are all terrible but in an enjoyable way

[@jogheblaque9119]

Waiting for 85

[@misanthropos6211]

Instead of just taping some kind of patch over the one eye or even just closing it after dark, he went straight to cutting it out with a straight razor. Smart dude.

[@thedeck-buildingdemon8293]

Bro, this series is kicking our ass, we keep losing to the VHS tapes a lot more than the average movie. Maybe longer movies give more opportunities to subvert the antagonist’s plans?

[@walkmonkey7]

That's mostly a problem with the found footage genre as a whole. You can't find footage that never went lost, you know?

[@terranboot9405]

I think simply the plot is unwinnable in them, by the time the story starts its to late for our hero.

[@NOT_Requiem]

usually the antoganists are only nimbered up to 2 or so

[@kiraphobia222]

Tbf most Found Footage monsters are reality-warping demons or unkillable creatures that can claw through solid steel and run at 100 miles a minute

[@theshermantanker7043]

That's because shorter clips like these are what happens when there isn't any plot devices to protect the main character, the more realistic scenarios make surviving them supremely more difficult than in a long drawn out movie. Essentially what I'm saying is, monsters in these pieces of film will always go for the kill in the fastest way possible, as opposed to how movie monsters will kill any miscellaneous character quickly but stop to slowly choke the main character with one arm

[@KrystalTwilight]

Honestly, it would make sense if Clarrissa was a ghost. She sees him looking at her, and knows he can see ghosts. Stops him from getting the eye removed, which would solve his problems, and the more he interacts with her, the stronger the ghost got in general.

[@aronmarkovits5396]

I mean, yes

[@austinclements8010]

totally missed that when i watched it myself :o

[@dowfreak7]

"Strong interaction" also makes a lot more sense for the "let's doink" approach, than "that'll scare him off". Probably her ghost dad who got screwed with an artificial heart or something and now she haunts the clinic and cleans up anyone coming out of there with bionic ghost-detection organs in some attempt to avenge and protect. Although a storyline like that would need a lot more fleshing out, which you obviously can't do in a short like this.

[@zolphdiggler]

ive watched this movie 4 times and never put that together

[@kellyhunt5152]

​@@aronmarkovits5396😅😅

[@cutekittensmeow]

"Zombie is forever" is the wisest thing I've ever heard.

[@raging_n00b50]

"Women are temporary. Zombie is forever." Needs to be a t-shirt. 😂

[@HannibalBarca218bc]

This had me laughing too.

[@ArionNoble]

That's amazing. Because of movies I always believed there was a 24 hour waiting period before you could report someone as missing. I never even checked into it.

[@cattherat-ss4kv]

I learnt it watching QI, the real answer for how long you have to wait is entirely dependent on how much you want them back

[@darkerdaemon7794]

Some police departments will say to wait 24 hours though, if you aren't absolutely certain they were abducted or something else life threatening is / was going on. The first 48 hours are the best shot to get or find a missing person.

[@kiraaisling9603]

It used to be but because of Brandon Swanson’s parents it’s changed, in all 50 states I think. And any police officers saying that either don’t know or are breaking the law.

[@janedoex1398]

@@darkerdaemon7794 The most (95 +% )KIDS going missing will be unalived within the fitst 1 - 4 hours. Then every hour the chances go down ~ 10 % every 2 hours. ( Not specially including a child dissapearing from a hike , tent site and got lost in the woods , but still there could be an overlap... Who knows if s.o. was stalking you. After 24 - 48 hours it's basically realised by first responders they need to bring scent and cadaver dogs in and look for a body , not a living person, depending on heat/ cold/ predators etc.

[@Aalijah_Matyevna]

Actually some departments or cops do believe it needs to be at least 24 hours before reporting a missing person.Our country also follows this system.

[@arryolo194]

Having NerdExplains coordinate zombie attacks to then be disappointed zombie Mike offed himself instead of eating more people was definitely unexpected.

[@ethal1222]

Two VHS segments have been adapted into feature length movies. Siren is a spinoff of Amateur Night (the one with the frat bros and demon girl) and Kids vs Aliens is an extended remake of Slumber Party Alien Abduction.

[@rprealist4869]

Another one can be found (sort of) when watching anime. Not making this up, the ghosts-only-target-those -who-interact gimmick of "Spookyvision" is the central concept behind the heroine of "Mieruko-san". Not 100% horror, but a good watch either way.

[@CringeGamingOG]

21:43 genuinely the most emotion I think he’s ever displayed on this channel. Love it!

[@gamebawesome]

I love how’s more invested with Zombie Mike than Cyclist Mike

[@Flaringshotzz]

@@gamebawesome Women are temporary, Zombie is forever.

[@IAmGodHimself777]

@@gamebawesomeeveryone is.

[@CringeGamingOG]

We must stay focused brothers. Don’t be like mike, mike was a simp. Feast on flesh.

[@oddeyes9413]

Pro tip: Ensure your own safety before trying to help others. Be aware of your surroundings and ensure to remain on guard until you are safe, then proceed to call for help - they will ask if you are safe where you are as well and will ask you to leave the area and anything in it untouched in the event of finding a body, so its best to get to safety first.

[@Scott-wf9kp]

Your "Meals on Wheels" segment is seriously some of your best work. Also, RIP Tank.

[@lucariolegacy5908]

I agree. Bringing the dog along only ended up with him alone at night in an isolated area with broken legs. Now due to their bad decisions, he will be im constant cruel pain for a long while.

[@willhibbard6903]

Do you think part of the V/H/S curse is that people feel compelled to split up like a horror movie trope?

[@mingdamerciles_3180]

What if the real V/H/S curse is being the science team from Cabin in the Woods’ archival crew and having to watching recordings of their previous sacrifices?

[@kindajustvibin]

Have you guys ever thought of the possibility that the V/H/S curse may be the friends we made along the way?

[@_GeneralMechanics_]

I call it "Scooby Doo Disorder."

[@sharkplay1261]

​@natsockaiser2067wow aren't you a supportive ray of sunshine

[@apocratos0174]

People are stupid Dont need a curse for doing idiotic things

[@Novashiii]

Thankyou for making a point about the missing reports. So many rl cases could have been prevented/ had a less tragic result because of this. Civilians and law enforcement on both sides have screwed this over far too many times

[@AFoxInFlames]

I really love the VHS series, I don't hear people talk about it enough but true horror fans seem to know.❤

[@LawNerdClips]

Smash the Like 👍 for Nerd making this video after we asked for it ❤️

[@sharkbuddie]

Yippie! So glad we got another V/H/S video! And thank you for being one of the only YT channels I watch with real, accessible subtitles.

[@ShadowPhoenix82]

My lord, this is possibly my favorite video from you ever, and that's saying a lot since I've watched "Longest Night" four times lol

[@PychPmp]

I love the creativity with your desciptions lmao. Stuff like melted sour patch kid is stuff i love lol

[@Pentazemin7]

I was so happy to catch the world premiere of this movie at SXSW. One of three I got to see, best money I ever spent.

[@QQyoko]

Thank you for the SFW captions on a recap of a film that involves - among other things - multiple suicides and a violent demon birth.

[@wintertimber1749]

I honestly love the zombie VHS. I would watch a whole hour long movie of a zombie’s POV from a camera, even if most of that hour is the zombie just idling occasionally or slowly wandering around

[@Helloivan_]

I really hope some other studio picks up and makes more VHS movies these movies are literally fun to watch

[@ZDS22]

There’s a new one coming out sometime this year VHS 85

[@wojciechwerner8787]

Another great video. I would also like to congratulate on well balanced censure. Nothing that would cause problems is shown but at the same time we are aware of everything that hapened thanks to solid explenation. Great jobe.

[@smackedpickle]

"Jesus, what the f*** did she wish for?!" had me WEEPING

[@airagog1016]

Same 😂😂😂

[@Bonetale112]

22:25 "women are temporary, zombie is forever" truly motivational adivce

[@1wayroad935]

This anthology is so good. Each one gives you something unique.

[@codymazza7303]

"no mike, the mission!"

[@BigFootTactical11]

“Women are temporary, zombie is forever” Best quote I’ve ever heard

[@saat178]

As a french seeing la horde cut is quite surprising since it's not even our best zombie movie ahah

[@206Zelda]

Alright, I was laughing hysterically when Nerd was crying out "No, focus on the mission! Ignore her!" 🤣

[@Velte1993]

FINALLY. Ive been waiting for VHS to be talked about lol.

[@Axchlk]

Been waiting for this video since vhs 1. Hope you cover the rest.

[@tatsukagemarou]

I've seen many channels with a Patreon, this one is the only one I've actually considered using it for.

[@funtymze915]

In Kylo’s voice “MORE MOORRRRE!!!” Cuz I’m too lazy to watch the sequels myself

[@austinclements8010]

yesss- nerds covering the second one, i want to see him cover more obscure horror movies

[@elchupanibre3653]

Been waiting so long for someone to cover part 2 of this movie

[@JohnDoe-pb3xn]

10:01 you could just wear eyepatches every night, every time you have a hallucination/ and/or don’t stay up all night.

[@seanoreilly632]

It was an extendable box cutter. If he was to hit the side of the blade even just lightly it would snap off. They come pre-serated so you can keep the sharpest part at the front.

[@willhibbard6903]

Thanks for the amazing work, as always

[@TONYGILLEY]

I swear that last story actually p*ssed me upon viewing it that I actually wished instantaneous painful extinction on that fictional aliens' species; you don't ever kill a Dog! 🤣🤣🤣🤨

[@naherathe]

oh hell yes!!! glad you guys made a part 2 of this series :)

[@cRosioN_ScyTHe]

feel bad for the dog whining at the end. Dang

[@silvermoon9021]

Yeah that was too much for me

[@Marcara081]

This film anthology is so good it's criminal.

[@faithruckdeschel1294]

I think this VHS is the best one out of the series so far? I liked all the stories, but the part where they have to break into someplace still is done by idiots? Yes, Tank should've been left behind especially, if the little scumbag was just going to drop him and turn the adorable Tank into a puddle of doggie-goo? I love hearing Nerd go in on idiot ppl!

[@bobbyglomp]

Just when I had lost hope at work, a new vid drops.

[@godzilla9000corps]

A sequel to one of your best videos

[@kimnoir]

Thanks for doing vhs 2! You rundowns of each tape is super entertaining. Keep it up. 😊

[@ryanrich7133]

I was in the mood for some snarky statements abt how ridiculous some of these characters’ decision making is

[@deeelmeechie]

Man that third story was so crazy but good. I remember the first time watching it when that goat man came out her belly. It was bonkers lol

[@smileyattitude6807]

I was literally dying of laughter when you said you really blame the man he already told you not to interrupt!!! lol bro was testing his limits

[@3o327]

the goat one was kinda wholesome

[@chongwillson972]

@3o327 welp time to raise the goat boi.

[@3o327]

I would pay for a sequel, I want to know what he chose to do did he kill himself or did he cope and start raising the goat @@chongwillson972 💯💯🗣📢🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@DanielLarsonofficia]

Nerd has convinced me to check this series out despite what my friends say ;)

[@andedom]

“They would have had to master barn technology before achieving interstellar travel “ 😂😂

[@AltClev37]

😂 SNACKRIFICED Loved that lol

[@OCTAMAN]

Hey nerd. Love the vids. Have you thought about doing “how to beat” for video games? Like tell tale walking dead, could be a neat change of pace since you’re starting to scrape the barrel for movies :p

[@thesugar5832]

Johnna had the best outcome, yeah he has a goat man monster for a kid, but a goat man monster that treats you like a father and has powers to do probably anything.

[@pbsuite]

He can say my son is the greatest of all time (goat)

[@seansmith4513]

Her: Are you seeing ghosts? Me: Yup. Looking at one right now. Piss off. *Games for the rest of the night, absolutely bodying people with my new bionic eye*

[@arturosandovalsaito2704]

“People may die, but stupidity is forever”. -Nostalgia Critic

[@Son-of-Tyr]

Great movie. One of the few examples of a sequel being as good as the original.

[@killerkhye]

These vhs movies are top tier for this channel

[@briankaslewicz6130]

Thanks for giving the new viewers the heads-up about the last tape. First time I watched it without spoilers, I, as an owner of a small dog, was pretty shaken up. Although I should've seen it coming from the director that gave us the school bus scene in Hobo With a Shotgun.

[@Catzbe]

I did really like the ending with this one.

[@KotuJitzu]

Thanks man! This will surely make many people's day as it just made mine!

[@smileyattitude6807]

I loved these when I was younger glad your covering them!!

[@FoxtaleHi]

"Jeez what did she wish for?" Got me cry laughing

[@Daily-PE]

Now I want a zombie movie entirely from the point of the zombie.

[@Leleche]

This is hands down, the best upload you have done! Please, please, please do the rest of the VHS's 🫶🏽🫶🏽.. ahhh I hope you do 🤞🏽

[@piperthomas2053]

I love the Brooklyn Nine-Nine being used describe cops because Brooklyn Nine-Nine is everything to me and yes, I don’t have a lot going on in my life

[@-YokoOno]

Then find a boyfriend

[@piperthomas2053]

@@-YokoOno I'm a lesbian.

[@spragetti8012]

I just read an article saying they brought a 46,000 year old worm back to life. Obviously they haven't seen any nerd explains

[@gabrielsfilms2086]

love the "moral of the story" and then its just 'yah man you messed up'

[@doomy156]

Thank you was waiting for this.

[@Bwaffle7826]

As soon as I heard "now we just need someone with a prosthetic tongue to tell them to F off" I nearly spit out my drink. LOLZ

[@terrelldog1000]

37:50 I see what you did there with Eezy targets

[@Rand0mTh0ught]

ngl kind of funny seeing him on team zombie in this

[@ashannahensley3288]

Hope to see the 4 other parts of the series some day. That and *The Babysitter* and *The Babysitter: Killer Queen*

[@Demondog1209]

I carry with a Phlster Enigma everyday lmao good choice, Nerd.

[@manintheline5331]

The zombie story is understandable why they didn't survive. If you saw a body mangled in a biking trail you would try to help the person, especially when you realize the person is still moving.

[@silenceundying]

I don't know what world you live in, but if I saw a mangled bloody body anywhere in the woods or near a hiking/biking trail, I'd be doing 1 of 3 things in any order. 1: Get my guard up because something clearly attacked them. 2: Use the concealed survival knife I try to have on me at most times in the wilderness (A lot of people bring knives for camping, fishing, personal defense, or any other completely normal reason.) to finish off the body if I saw it moving and couldn't get any vocal response beyond growls or grunts. Remember, sometimes people are on drugs and more hostile even when injured. You don't want to deal with a zombie or pissed off drug user that isn't going down. 3: Call the police to report a body in the woods, but also tell them to be on their guard because I'd have examined the finished off body and would have noticed the body has bite and claw marks that appear to be inflicted by a human or something similar. The universal sign for "Take no chances" is seeing someone covered in blood and bite marks. Especially when those marks are easily identified human teeth marks. Unless you have never experienced zombie media in any form and are somehow completely oblivious.

[@JessicaZane4realz]

Kelsy Abbott is the redhead in this movie and she has some hilarious sketch's that she used to do back in the day, and she was friends with the Rick and Morty guys also because they would all do sketches together. Like one I just saw was called Googas by them. It's here on KZbin and it's like 5 minutes long but it's funny.

[@alyssamay9237]

21:43 "No! Simping is temporary, THE GLORY OF THE ZOMBIES IS FOREVER!"

[@nothing4843]

Incredible as always

[@shardinhand1243]

18:55 when i realized he switched to cheering for the zombies, this is new ground my man nerds ex has never been on the monsters side before, this is fun!

[@TWEEK-THE-KID-CONSUMER]

In his 30 days of night video he rooted for survivors and zombies does that count?

[@shardinhand1243]

oh... cool ^^, thanks mate ill go watch it.@@TWEEK-THE-KID-CONSUMER

[@IWrenfitness]

36:10 not gonna lie that scared the mess out of me 😂😂😂

[@yetiman09]

it’s so entertaining when he starts playing devils advocate 💀💀

[@warthunder9155]

The nerd returns

[@JohnDill-sj9fe]

I remember seeing this movie when I was like 10 the zombie one and alien one always stuck in my mind

[@midwestforever]

20:15 snackrafice 😂 ☠️

[@HannibalBarca218bc]

"They would've had to master BARN technology..." 🤣

[@katherinebonds1971]

I love this series and I’m stoked you’re covering it!!

[@reportman101]

Can't wait for the next one.

[@happyhour7143]

26:24 That's why we go gym to overpower stick figures like him

[@Shugg12]

Also can we get the 3rd vhs?? I like these

[@Truesilver69]

genuinely laughing at "IGNORE HER FOCUS ON THE MISSION, THE MISSION NO!!!"

[@mdansbyjr]

20:36: Dude! Too soon! #AlwaysTooSoonForThat

[@Red88Rex]

This is one of the best anthology horror films! Do Southbound too!

[@Rexs_EA]

Day instantly became 100x better