The consensus in the user reviews here seems to be that this sequel is better than the first film. I think this depends entirely on what kind of horror film you like watching. All segments presented here are in the 'found footage' style, but beyond that there are numerous formats for scaring people that can be used - monsters, ghosts, aliens, zombies etc etc.
This sequel has 4 segments besides the framework story (which adds nothing to this film). The first segment features ghosts, and while this is one of my preferred types of horror film, I didn't find this segment scary whatsoever. It was a let-down. The second segment is zombies, and as I can't stand zombie films, I didn;t like it, although I do think it was very nicely put together and zombie fans will enjoy it, although I doubt very much they will be scared by it. The third segment is about a creepy cult, this was by far the best segment and slowly built up the weirdness and tension very well. Unfortunately it descended into an over-the-top bloodbath which spoilt it somewhat. The fourth segment is aliens, another type of horror film I don't enjoy, and again it was a bit ridiculous, far too much shaky camera work. It did feature some humour though, which is not what I wanted from this film but nonetheless was enjoyable.
I like the less-is-more type of horror film, where the evil is subtle, unseen and a menacing force in the background, or where there are weird unexplained events going on that are actually plausible. I find that far scarier than an obvious in-your-face evil followed by bloodbaths and gore. If you are of the same taste than I recommend watching the first VHS and not this sequel. Conversely, if you like zombies, aliens, blood and endless screaming, then this is the film for you.
This sequel has 4 segments besides the framework story (which adds nothing to this film). The first segment features ghosts, and while this is one of my preferred types of horror film, I didn't find this segment scary whatsoever. It was a let-down. The second segment is zombies, and as I can't stand zombie films, I didn;t like it, although I do think it was very nicely put together and zombie fans will enjoy it, although I doubt very much they will be scared by it. The third segment is about a creepy cult, this was by far the best segment and slowly built up the weirdness and tension very well. Unfortunately it descended into an over-the-top bloodbath which spoilt it somewhat. The fourth segment is aliens, another type of horror film I don't enjoy, and again it was a bit ridiculous, far too much shaky camera work. It did feature some humour though, which is not what I wanted from this film but nonetheless was enjoyable.
I like the less-is-more type of horror film, where the evil is subtle, unseen and a menacing force in the background, or where there are weird unexplained events going on that are actually plausible. I find that far scarier than an obvious in-your-face evil followed by bloodbaths and gore. If you are of the same taste than I recommend watching the first VHS and not this sequel. Conversely, if you like zombies, aliens, blood and endless screaming, then this is the film for you.