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The VHS Strikes Back

Whatever Entertainment
Burt Reynolds
Nostalgia
Blade Runner
Basic Instinct
Sword and Sorcery Genre
Naked Lunch
Men At Work
The Hitcher
The Thing With Two Heads
National Lampoon's Vacation
Blockbuster
John Candy
Rutger Hauer
Street Trash
The Legend Of Bagger Vance
Cage II
Lou Ferrigno
The Game
The Courtship Of Eddie's Father
Short Circuit

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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Patreon Herb sends Dave and Chris into the Australian Outback with The Proposition, John Hillcoat’s 2005 revisionist Western, written by Nick Cave. An Australian–UK co-production made for a reported budget of around $2 million, the film was shot arou... more

Chosen by Gareth, Double Impact arrived in 1991 at exactly the point where Jean-Claude Van Damme was becoming one of the defining action stars of the VHS era. Directed by Sheldon Lettich and co-written by Lettich and Van Damme, the film had an estima... more

This week's pick comes from JAC, who takes us back to 1989 for Best of the Best, directed by Robert Radler and developed from a story by Phillip Rhee and Paul Levine. Made for an estimated $5 million, the film assembled an impressively serious cast f... more

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Chosen by Dave and Directed by Mike Hodges and produced by Dino De Laurentiis, Flash Gordon arrived in 1980 as a gloriously extravagant attempt to bring Alex Raymond’s classic comic-strip hero back to the big screen. With a budget reported at around ... more

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Mike Burton
Patreon supporter and host of Genuine Chit-Chat podcast
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Episode: Dune (1984) | Lynch’s Cult Sci-Fi Fever Dream | VHSSB
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
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Episode: Erotic Ghost Story (1990) | Hong Kong Fantasy, Ghosts & Late-Night VHS Energy | VHSSB
Spider Dan
A patron and friend of the hosts
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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)

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Chris
Host of The VHS Strikes Back, often guiding discussions with enthusiasm and strong opinions on a wide range of films from the VHS era.
Dave
Co-host who engages in review and dialogue, providing critique and context with a steady, knowledgeable counterpoint to Chris.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 166 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 States4 months 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 Kingdom7 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 Kingdom9 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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Critics appreciate when guests add fresh perspectives without derailing nostalgia.
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Listeners love the chemistry between the hosts and the nostalgia of VHS-era cinema.

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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 hosts revisit a wide range of films from the VHS era, pairing nostalgic reminiscence with candid, often humorous critique. Episodes span cult favorites, nostalgia trips, and offbeat selections, with conversations that mix personal anecdotes, production trivia, and cultural context. A notable pattern is the duo's banter-driven approach and willingness to weave memory with analysis, making it appealing to listeners who grew up renting tapes and enjoy a lighthearted but opinionated film discussion. The format often includes Patreon-supported guests who provide context, keeping the conversation lively and community-driven while still delivering straightforward takes on the films themselves.

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