I saw Eli Roth's previous attempt at VR horror (My Bloody Valentine) a few days ago, and although I enjoyed the experience, the story and acting left me with some sour aftertaste.
But scrolling through Meta Quest's suggestions I saw this new series, with the prefix "presented by Eli Roth", so I was curious to see if there were any improvements on the whole VR experience, now in a 6-episodes series format, with 25 minute-long episodes.
I did NOT get disappointed! I'm writing this after seeing the first episode, while there's only one other available, and I really enjoyed it.
The series is set in an Irish castle, which provides an amazing 3D experience. I caught myself looking around in some scenes, trying to find any ghostly movements in the shadows. The way it's filmed provides for one of the best immersive experiences I've had since buying the Quest 2.
The script (again: first episode only) is not the most important here, but it is entertaining and intriguing, and add to that some very decent acting to improve the experience and the immersive feeling. You really feel you're watching the story unfold right in front of you, and not on a movie screen. And that's what VR should be all about.
I can't wait to see all other episodes.
