A24 announces V/H/S: SCP film amid backlash

A24 has announced a new entry in its V/H/S horror anthology series that will be set within the SCP Foundation universe, a collaborative fiction project that originated on 4chan and has grown into a widely recognized creepypasta wiki. The studio’s move follows the commercial success of its recent adaptation of the internet‑originated horror concept “Backrooms,” prompting speculation that the company is seeking to capitalize on another viral online mythos. The forthcoming film, titled V/H/S: SCP, is slated to blend the anthology’s signature found‑footage style with the SCP Foundation’s catalog of documented paranormal anomalies and containment procedures.

The announcement quickly generated a wave of criticism from both fans of the SCP community and broader audiences, who expressed concerns about the commercialization of a collaborative, fan‑driven narrative and the potential dilution of its lore. Critics also highlighted the challenges of translating a wiki‑based, documentation‑centric format into a conventional cinematic structure. As the project moves forward, A24 faces the task of balancing creative adaptation with respect for the source material’s grassroots origins, while observers await further details on casting, production timeline, and distribution plans.