The VHS Strikes Back

Dave has gone for an iconic action thriller this week with The Fugitive!

The production of The Fugitive (1993) was a complex and ambitious endeavor, led by director Andrew Davis. The film was adapted from the 1960s television series of the same name, and the script underwent several rewrites to craft a narrative that balanced action, drama, and character development. The filmmakers aimed for a realistic tone, emphasizing practical ...

This one is from Chris' sweet spot of the early 1990's action movie but very few people have heard of! "Double Trouble" (1992) is an action-comedy film starring the Barbarian Brothers, Peter and David Paul, as twin brothers with vastly different personalities. Peter Jade is a tough, no-nonsense cop, while David Jade is a carefree, muscle-bound nightclub bouncer. Despite their differences, the brothers are forced t...

Returning supporter Glyn has chosen a sci-fi cult-class in the 1986 box-office bomb, Solarbabies.

"Solarbabies" (1986) is a sci-fi adventure film set in a dystopian future where Earth has become a barren wasteland controlled by the oppressive Eco Protectorate, which hoards the planet's dwindling water supply. The story follows a group of orphaned teenagers, known as Solarbabies, who find a mysterious glowing orb named...

"Wild Things" (1998) is the pick from Patreon supporter Helen this week. It's definitely a memorable one for both hosts, though maybe not for the intricate twists and turns of the storyline.

"Wild Things" was a sultry neo-noir thriller directed by John McNaughton, renowned for his work on "Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer." The production of "Wild Things" was characterized by its bold a...

After a couple of big-hitting blockbusters the last couple of weeks, Patreon JAC has remained we stay grounded with the little-known cult movie Tammy and the T-Rex.

"Tammy and the T-Rex," a film so bonkers you'd think the creators were on a week-long bender, was directed by Stewart Raffill. The story behind this 1994 madness starts with Raffill and producer Diane Kirman discovering a fully operational animatronic T-Re...

The most rented video of 1991 came out the year previous in cinemas and is this week's pick for Dave.

"Ghost" (1990) was a collaborative effort that blended romance, supernatural elements, and drama to create a timeless film. Directed by Jerry Zucker, known primarily for his work in comedy, the film marked a significant shift in his career. The screenplay, written by Bruce Joel Rubin, provided a compelling narrative t...

In a departure from martial arts or buddy cop movies, Chris has gone for the heart warming comedy from 1987, Three Men and a Baby.

Three Men and a Baby was an American adaptation of the 1985 French film "Trois Hommes et un Couffin" (Three Men and a Cradle), produced by Touchstone Pictures. The casting was crucial to the film's success, bringing together Tom Selleck, Steve Guttenberg, and Ted Danson, three popular acto...

Patreon Spirder-Dan is never one for the obvious pick, and this time he's gone for the 1972 comedy sci-fi cult-classic The Thing With Two Heads.

Checkout some of Dan's fantastic content on https://www.spiderdanandthesecretbores.com.

Directed by Lee Frost, the film was produced by American International Pictures, known for its exploitation films. The story follows a racist, dying doctor, played by Ray Milland, who transplant...

This week we're joined by new Patreon John Malone and he's picked the cult classic from 1979, The Warriors.

The Warriors was marked by its ambitious vision and the challenges of shooting on location in New York City. Directed by Walter Hill and based on Sol Yurick's 1965 novel of the same name, the film aimed to capture the gritty realism and heightened stylization of gang culture. Hill, known for his minimalist storyte...

Dave's pick this week is the family comedy sci-fi adventure, Short Circuit from 1986.

Short Circuit was a collaborative effort that blended innovative special effects with a light-hearted, family-friendly narrative. Directed by John Badham, the film tells the story of a military robot, Number 5, who gains sentience after being struck by lightning. The production was notable for its advanced use of robotics and puppetry to bring...

Chris had this as an ex-VHS rental back in the day and has chosen the neo-noir black comedy crime drama, Miami Blues (1990).

Miami Blues was an adaptation of Charles Willeford's novel, directed by George Armitage and produced by Jonathan Demme. The film starred Alec Baldwin as the charming yet psychopathic criminal Frederick J. Frenger Jr., Jennifer Jason Leigh as his naive love interest Susie Waggoner, and Fred Ward as the wea...

Timothy's choice this week and he's gone for the 1986 thriller, The Hitcher.

Directed by Robert Harmon and written by Eric Red, the film's production began with a script that was compelling enough to draw the interest of producer Edward S. Feldman. Rutger Hauer was cast as the enigmatic and terrifying hitchhiker, John Ryder, delivering a performance that would become iconic in the thriller and horror genres. C. Thomas H...

Patreon supporter Justin's last pick was Bottle Rocket from the 90's and this time we're going 3 decades back to 1963 with The Courtship of Eddie’s Father.

The Courtship of Eddie's Father, directed by Vincente Minnelli, was a noteworthy project within the family-comedy genre, combining elements of drama and humor to tell a heartfelt story. Based on the novel by Mark Toby, the film starred Glenn Ford as Tom Corbett, ...

John Hammond is another long-time supporter and has picked some of the greatest terrible movies committed to VHS, and this week he may have just raised the bar.

Checkout John's recent vlog from Horrorcon UK 2024 in Sheffield: https://youtu.be/Q0IAAvR8O2E?si=dar8gRmqGWQDWFSX

Devil Fetus was produced by Shaw Brothers Studio, a prolific company known for its martial arts and exploitation films. Seeking to capitalize on the ri...

Long-time supporter Kent and has picked another classic this week in Deliverance from 1972. And is also the last installment of our 3 week Burt Reynolds season!

Check out a whole bunch of cool stuff Kent does on his facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/kentgustavsonphd.

Deliverance, directed by John Boorman, was both ambitious and challenging, marked by its decision to shoot on location in the remote wilderness of northern Georg...

After falling asleep through this one years ago, Dave's pick is to revisit and see what it's all about.

Boogie Nights (1997), directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, was a bold and ambitious undertaking that captured the glitz, glamour, and excess of the 1970s adult film industry. Anderson, known for his meticulous attention to detail and immersive storytelling, meticulously researched the era to recreate the look and feel of the...

Chris' love for the icon Burt Reynolds seems to know no bounds, and this week he's chosen the 1983 action comedy, Stroker Ace. But is this one going to be a car chase too far?

Directed by Hal Needham, known for his work in action-comedy films, and based on a novel by William Neely, the film aimed to capture the excitement and glamour of stock car racing while infusing it with humor and entertainment. Burt Reynolds, who star...

It's Trent's pick this week and he's unleased an iconic one! It's the 1992 erotic thriller that saw Sharon Stone propelled into the Hollywood A-list, Basic Instinct!

Basic Instinct, directed by Paul Verhoeven, was marked by controversy, meticulous attention to detail, and the collaboration of a talented cast and crew. Verhoeven worked closely with screenwriter Joe Eszterhas to craft a screenplay that blended element...

It's time for Patreon supporter, and co-host of the Star Wars Clone Conversations podcast, Maff to make his pick and it's the 1989 dystopian future movie, Robot Jox.

Robot Jox blends elements of action, adventure, and futuristic technology. Directed by Stuart Gordon, the film's production faced numerous challenges, particularly in bringing its ambitious vision of giant robotic gladiators to life on the screen. Utilizing...