A24’s reputation is on the line with the SCP Foundation movie

A24 is developing V/H/S: SCP, a new entry in the found-footage horror anthology series based on the SCP Foundation creepypasta universe. The project was met with immediate backlash from fans, raising questions about whether the studio can adapt the sprawling wiki-born mythology without alienating its core community.

The reaction shows how risky it can be for studios to commercialize internet-native horror, where fan communities often feel strong ownership over the source material. A24’s brand has benefited from edgy, online-aware genre bets, but fan trust may become harder to preserve as niche web lore moves into mainstream film.