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The VHS Strikes Back

Whatever Entertainment
Burt Reynolds
Blade Runner
Nostalgia
Basic Instinct
Sword and Sorcery Genre
Naked Lunch
Men At Work
The Hitcher
The Thing With Two Heads
National Lampoon's Vacation
Blockbuster
Rutger Hauer
Street Trash
The Legend Of Bagger Vance
Cage II
Lou Ferrigno
The Courtship Of Eddie's Father
Boogie Nights
The Game
A Funny Thing Happened On the Way To the Forum

Nostalgic movie review show hosted by Whatever Entertainment team, Dave and Chris. The guys go back in time to review some wonderful and truly awful movies from the days before streaming and even DVD's and had to go to the video store to pick up the latest entertainment. If you want to email the show please contact us on: thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com

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Chosen by Dave, A Shot at Glory is a Scottish football drama directed by Michael Corrente and written by Denis O’Neill, bringing together a surprisingly heavyweight cast for a film about lower-league football, club loyalty, and men shouting at each o... more

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Chosen by Patreon supporter Helen, Indecent Proposal is exactly the sort of glossy 90s adult drama that makes perfect VHS Strikes Back territory: stylish, morally messy, wildly debatable, and absolutely guaranteed to make everyone in the room ask wha... more

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Chosen by Kent and released in 1985, Brewster’s Millions was directed by Walter Hill and produced by Lawrence Gordon, Joel Silver and Gene Levy for Universal Pictures. Hill was best known for tougher, more muscular films like The Warriors, The Driver... more

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Chosen by Justin, Only the Lonely arrived in 1991 as a gentler, more bittersweet John Candy vehicle than the broad comedy many audiences might have expected. Written and directed by Chris Columbus and produced by John Hughes and Hunt Lowry, the film ... more

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Kent Gustafson
Patreon supporter who selected the episode
Episode: Brewster's Millions (1985) | Richard Pryor 80s Comedy Classic | VHSSB
Matt Bates
Friend of the hosts who selected the film
Episode: Innocent Blood (1992) | Vampire Mob Horror Comedy | VHSSB
Tony Farina
OG friend and guest on the show who provides background on the movie
Episode: Purple Rain (1984) | Cult Rock Drama & Iconic Soundtrack | VHSSB
John Hammond
Patreon supporter who contributed the pick and a long text read
Patreon supporter
Episode: Erotic Ghost Story (1990) | Hong Kong Fantasy, Ghosts & Late-Night VHS Energy | VHSSB
Mike Burton
Patreon supporter and host of Genuine Chit Chat Podcast
Genuine Chit Chat Podcast
Episode: FearDotCom (2002)
Spider Dan
A patron and friend of the hosts
Patron
Episode: Nekromantik 2 (1991)
John Malone
A passionate fan of 'The Warriors' and a special guest
Episode: The Warriors (1979)
Mike Burns
Creator and host of Genuine Chit-Chat podcast
Comics In Motion, Genuine Chit-Chat
Episode: Trainspotting (1996)

Hosts

Chris Phelps
Main host with long-running presence across episodes; affiliation ties to The VHS Strikes Back and Whatever Entertainment.
Dave
Co-host, long-standing presence, co-creator of the show's dynamic; often complements Chris with erudite takes and banter.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 161 ratings
  • Must listen

    This podcast is a must listen for me every week. Two men with great accents talking about the movies you love and the movies you have never heard of. Always enjoyable. Kristie ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Newest girl
    United Statesa month ago
  • Boring

    Reading wikis and AI out loud. Reviewing movies but can’t pronounce any characters names. What’s the point?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    JR501.
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Promising, for about 30 seconds.

    I’m no prude but the constant swearing is a real turn off. 2 more unfunny blokes doing ‘banter’. Avoid.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Dr P. Venkman
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Sending these two to Cloud City 🤩

    Absolutely love listening to this podcast. Dave and Chris are hilarious. Great fun going down VHS memory lane. Loads of memories spending loads of time and money in my local video shop.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SepBlueUk
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Always a great listen. Funny and informative.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Andrew
    2 years ago

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Two hosts' chemistry is a major draw for listeners and guests alike.
Nostalgia and humor carry the show, with strong ties to VHS-era memories.
The banter and nerdy film insights keep episodes engaging for long-time fans.

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Purple Rain (1984) | Cult Rock Drama & Iconic Soundtrack | VHSSB
Q: What do you think is the movie's core appeal given how much the music drives the experience?
The guests and hosts agree that the soundtrack is the heartbeat of Purple Rain, with Prince's virtuosity and stagecraft carrying the viewer through a narrative that is otherwise uneven, making it a powerful cultural artifact despite its cinematic flaws.
28 Days Later (2002)
Q: What do you hate about the movie?
Everything, Dave. Everything. I can appreciate the cinematography and what they're going for, but I feel as if I've seen better versions of this movie.
The Warriors (1979)
Q: So John, where did you start with Warriors?
John shares about the influence of his stepdad, who introduced him to cinema and his collection of VHS tapes that included The Warriors, which sparked his long-term obsession with the movie.

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Two longtime friends revisit a wide array of nostalgic films from the VHS era, blending thorough movie discussion with personal memories of video stores, renting titles, and late-90s/early-2000s pop culture. Episodes mix deep dives into classic era cinema with banter, humor, and occasional controversy over film choices and historical context. The show stands out for its strong chemistry, unabashed nostalgia, and accessible, entertainment-forward take on both beloved and cult-ish titles, making it appealing to listeners who crave cinephile-level context delivered in a light, relatable vibe.

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