VHS Massacre: Cult Films and the Decline of Physical Media
This lively documentary explores the rise and fall of physical media from the origin of film all the way through the video store era into digital media, focusing on B-movie and cult films. With icons like Joe Bob Briggs (MonsterVision), Lloyd Kaufman (Toxic Avenger), Greg Sestero (The Room), Debbie Rochon (Return to Nuke 'Em High), Deborah Reed (Troll 2), Mark Frazer (Samurai Cop), James Nguyen (Birdemic) and many others.
Why it matters
A nostalgic dive into the VHS era that shaped cult horror fandom and the tactile magic of physical media before digital erased it.
- Essential for fans of B-movie lore and underground horror legends like Joe Bob Briggs and Lloyd Kaufman.
- Captures the video store culture that was a lifeline for discovering forgotten gems and midnight madness.
- Highlights the unique relationship between physical format and cult status—no algorithm could replicate that thrill.
- More a celebration than a critical examination, but packed with charming anecdotes and rare insights from cult film icons.
Directors
2 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
⚠ Limited data — scores are approximate
Gore
0
Slow Burn
0
Psychological
0
Supernatural
0
Creature
0
Disturbing
0
Fun Factor
67
Cerebral
14
Survival
0
