The VHS Strikes Back

Patreon pick this week was the turn of JAC ( IAmJACsMusings ) and he chose the 1990 action-comedy (stretching a bit there), Ski Patrol. And after Chris and Dave deemed the last pick, Virtuosity, pretty lackluster, JAC's out for revenge. Which instantly has more plot intrigue than this particular movie. If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, become a supporter. www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesback P...

For our New Year's themed pick, we've chosen one of the most iconic rom-coms of the 80's or 90's; When Harry Met Sally (1989). Directed by Rob Reiner, written by Nora Ephron and starring Billy Crystal, Meg Ryan and Carrie Fisher. Known mostly for THAT scene, this one is loved by many. But will it stand up for Chris and Dave? If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, become a supporter. www.patreon....

The winner of our Christmas Patreon poll for a Christmas movie was Die Hard 2: Die Harder. Based on 58 minutes authored by Walter Wager, this blockbuster sequel was directed by Renny Harlin and written by Steven E. de Souza and Doug Richardson. Bruce Willis is the undoubted star of the show with his second outing as John McClane and his nemesis this time is Colonel William Stuart played by William...

Jackie Chan is a kung-fu legend and this week, Dave's chosen to go back to 1985 and tackle the classic Police Story. Written and Directed by the man himself, the action in this one is on a different level. If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, become a supporter. www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesback Plot Summary: Kevin Chan (aka Jackie) is a Hong-Kong cop, who scores his first big hit by virtually...

Bill Murray got a roasting for Ghostbusters a couple of years ago, but Chris' pick this week stars the man himself and it's the 1993 iconic movie, Groundhog Day. Written and directed by Harold Ramis, and starring Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell, Chris Elliott and Brian Doyle-Murray. If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, become a supporter. www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesback Plot Summary: A weather...

Patreon Mark Pearson's choice this week is the 1986 movie, Stand By Me. Based on a Stephen King novella, this was directed by Rob Reiner and stars Will Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, Jerry O'Connell, Kiefer Sutherland, Richard Dreyfuss and Josh Cosack. If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, become a supporter. www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesback Plot Summary: It's the summer of 1959 in Cas...

It was probably a matter of time before we tackled this rather legendary teen sex comedy. Porky's. Written and directed by Bob Clark, this 1981 movie was the winner of our Teen hijinks poll and ages like a fine cheese. If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, become a supporter. www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesback Plot Summary: In 1954, a group of teenage male students of Florida's Angel Beach High...

Patreon Maff mulled over a few different choices before settling on the 1985 Wolf Peterson movie, Enemy Mine! It's one Dave has seen a fair few times, while Chris...... well, it's sci-fi so the signs aren't great... If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, become a supporter. www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesback Plot Summary: At the height of the devastating intergalactic war between humans and the b...

There are few sci-movies from the 80's which being be held in higher esteem than James Cameron's 1986 sequel, Aliens. Set after the original Alien, 1979, this takes the initial encounter with the Xenomorph and turns everything up to eleven!! Starring Sigourney Weaver, Michael Biehn and Bill Paxton, this sci-fi action-adventure is one to strap in for! If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, become...

It's time again to go back to a classic starring the Muscles from Brussels, Jean-Claude Van Damme! It's the 1990 action movie, Death Warrant. Written by David S. Goyer and directed by Deran Sarafian, this was a favorite to get from the video shop in the Phelps household. If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, become a supporter. www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesback Plot Summary: The Canadian police...

Concluding our Halloween weekend, we have our friends the Pop Guerrillas giving their views on the Halloween franchise. You can subscribe to them on all good or evil podcast catchers..... The Pop Guerrillas are a collective dedicated to providing spoiler-free reviews in less time than it takes to listen to a song. Music, movies, TV, comics, books and much more. They reviewed each of the 12 Hallowe...

Special Halloween episode covering the 1994 cult phenomenon The Crow. Starring Brandon Lee. If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, become a supporter. www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesback Plot : A poetic guitarist Eric Draven is brought back to life by a crow a year after he and his fiancée are murdered. The crow guides him through the land of the living, and leads him to his killers: knife thrower...

Heather's is an absolute favorite of our great friend and Patreon supporter Tony Farina of Indie Comics Spotlight. This cult classic originally flopped at the box office but developed a huge following after that. Directed by Michael Lehmann, written by Daniel Waters and starring Winona Ryder, Christian Slater and Shannen Doherty this one certainly divides opinion! If you enjoy the show we have a P...

Probably not a 90's classic, but one in the hearts of our two hosts. This is Dragon: The Bruce Lee story from 1993 and stars Jason Scott Lee, Lauren Holly and Robert Wagner. But how does this 'modern take' on the story of Bruce stand up today? If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, become a supporter. www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesback Plot Summary: Based on the life and career of Martial Arts su...

A favourite of Chris' back in the day was White Men Can't Jump. Directed and written by Ron Shelton and starring Wesley Snipes, Woody Harrelson, Rosie Perez and Tyra Ferrell. If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, become a supporter. www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesback Plot Summary: Billy and Sydney think they're the best basketball hustlers in town, so when they join forces, nothing can stop them...

Finally breaking our James Bond duck with the winner of our Roger Moore poll, For Your Eyes Only from 1981. Directed by John Glen, written by Richard Maibaum and Michael G. Wilson, and starring Roger Moore, Carole Bouquet, Lynn-Holly Johnson, Chaim Topol and Julian Glover. Moore is a favourite of Chris and Dave's, but will this one stand up? If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, become a suppor...

Matthew Bates had this week's Patreon pick and went for the 1980 Australian movie, The Club. Neither Chris nor Dave have watched this one and the low budget didn't have good signs. But this one might just be a bit of gem! Directed by Bruce Beresford, written by David Williamson and starring Jack Thompson, Graham Kennedy and Frank Wilson. Check out Matt's YouTube on https://www.youtube.com/c/blackc...

Totally shagadelic episode and it's Dave's pick this week with the 1997 comedy, Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery. Directed by Jay Roach and stars the co-producer and writer, Mike Myers. Also starring Elizabeth Hurley, Robert Wagner, Seth Green, and Michael York. If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, become a supporter. www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesback Plot Summary: Austin Powers is...

If there's one thing studios love, it's to cash in a sequel on the success of an original movie. And with Chris' pick this week, Golden Harvest certainly cashed in their chips with Cannonball Run 2. Directed by Hal Needham and starring Burt Reynolds, Dom DeLuise, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Shirley MacLaine, Jamie Farr, Ricardo Montalbán, Telly Savalas, and Jackie Chan. If you enj...

The result of our sequels poll was close, but Riggs and Murtaugh are just irresistible as that perfect buddy cop combo. Directed by Richard Donner and starring Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Joe Pesci, Patsy Kensit, Joss Ackland and Derrick O'Connor. This is a favorite of both the hosts this week If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, become a supporter. www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesback Plot Summary...

Nothing But Trouble is the only movie directed by Dan Aykroyd, and if you watch it you'll realize why. This week is the pick of patreon Heath and it's the first, and last, time of watching for Chris and Dave. Does this deserve it's critical and financial flop status? Absolutely. If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, become a supporter. www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesback Plot Summary: A financier...

One of the most iconic and influential movies in modern times was The Exorcist (1973) and neither Chris or Dave had actually watched! This week, it's time to bring out the cushion to hide behind and remedy that situation. If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, become a supporter. www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesback Plot Summary: A visiting actress in Washington, D.C., notices dramatic and dangerou...

It's been a long time in coming and after starting this podcast with two of our favorite movies, and indeed one of our favorite trilogies, it was time to draw a line under this one. It's Chris' pick, and it's Back to the Future Part III. This science fiction western comedy film was directed by Robert Zemeckis and stars Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Mary Steenburgen, Thomas F. Wilson and Lea T...

As you wish! It's Patreon Hannah's choice this week and she's gone for the 1987 fantasy adventure movie, The Princess Bride. Directed and co-produced by Rob Reiner, and starring Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon, Wallace Shawn, André the Giant, and Christopher Guest. If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, become a supporter. www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesback Plot Summary:...

It's Patreon pick time again, and Mr. Blake Byles has a lot to answer for! Bad Taste (1987) is a labor of love project by acclaimed Director Peter Jackson and starring, well, Peter Jackson and a bunch of his mates. This New Zealand science-fiction comedy horror film is like no other we've reviewed to date. If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, become a supporter. www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesba...