A documentary focusing on the age of VHS, eccentric collectors from around the globe and the video nasties that became the centre of a controversial debate on censorship in the eighties and nineties.
Why does the VHS videocassette format still hold such a fascination for young and old horror movie fans? This informative documentary explores the allure, the nostalgic artwork, straight to video titles, through engaging, thought-provoking and entertaining interviews with collectors, film directors and VHS enthusiasts. Take a trip down Memorex Lane with graphic artists as they take us through their first experiences with the medium and what it meant to them.
“Cult of VHS is a passionate window into the enduring fandom of the medium”
“A loving ode to a bygone era, Cult of VHS captures that sense of warmth that comes only from looking back at more innocent times”
“A celebration of a cult that continues to have a devoted fan base to this day”
“Cult of VHS is a warm, nostalgic saunter down memory lane … a lot of people are going to love it”
"Essential viewing for VHS horror fans"
"Cult of VHS promises to be a fan favourite"
“An entertaining film from start to finish, and an informative take on a phenomenon which reshaped cinema forever”